Elixir Fusion vs Gardenia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gardenia takes 3 of 4 categories.
Elixir FusionChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
GardeniaChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Elixir Fusion1/4
Gardenia3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gardenia
- Sillage & projection
- Gardenia
- Value for money
- Elixir Fusion
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gardenia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir FusionSapilGardeniaPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
3.96/ 5 · 652 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
35%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
554 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGardenia
SillageGardenia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir FusionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
violet77%
sweet69%
rose61%
white floral100%
green83%
floral65%
tuberose48%
animalic30%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomMandarinRaspberryCinnamon
Heart
VioletRoseCedarSandalwood
Base
White MuskVanillaBenzoinBiscuit
Top
Green NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamon
Base
MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cinnamon, Violet and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,063
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#2,832
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews63
Category winnerGardeniaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElixir Fusion opens bright and slightly sparkling, with mandarin, orange blossom and a fruity touch from raspberry, then softens into violet, rose and smooth woods. The dry-down looks powdery, musky and sweet, with vanilla, benzoin and an unusual biscuit note adding a soft gourmand edge. It appears to sit in the flora…
Reviews →Penhaligon's Gardenia is a green white floral with a fresh, soapy lift rather than a thick tropical feel. The opening reads crisp and clean, then the heart turns fuller with gardenia, tuberose and jasmine, while vanilla, musk and sandalwood soften the dry-down. It suits shoppers who want an elegant floral with presenc…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Elixir Fusion or Gardenia?
Gardenia takes 3 of 4 categories. Elixir Fusion is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes. Choose Elixir Fusion for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Fusion or Gardenia?
Gardenia lasts longest (Gardenia 68/100, Elixir Fusion 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Fusion or Gardenia?
Projection is very close: Gardenia 59/100, Elixir Fusion 58/100 for sillage.
Do Elixir Fusion and Gardenia smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Violet and Rose.
Is Elixir Fusion or Gardenia better for summer or winter?
Elixir Fusion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Fusion and Gardenia?
Elixir Fusion has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin, Raspberry and Cinnamon, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Cedar and Sandalwood, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Biscuit. Gardenia has top notes of Green Notes, Magnolia, Hyacinth and Rhuburb, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.
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