Elysees vs Gardenia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elysees takes 6 of 7 categories.
ElyseesChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
GardeniaChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Elysees6/7
Gardenia1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elysees
- Community sentiment
- Elysees
- Longevity
- Elysees
- Sillage & projection
- Elysees
- Value for money
- Elysees
- Versatility
- Elysees
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gardenia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElyseesIsabelle TGardeniaPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 174 votes
Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 652 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerElyseesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
67%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
174 votes
35%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
554 votes
Category winnerElyseesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElysees
SillageElysees
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElyseesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral91%
citrus83%
woody74%
warm spicy65%
patchouli56%
white floral100%
green83%
floral65%
tuberose48%
animalic30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeBergamot
Heart
JasmineMagnoliaCinnamon
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliBenzoin
Top
Green NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamon
Base
MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Magnolia and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElyseesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,230
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,832
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews63
Category winnerGardeniaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElysees by Isabelle T is an oriental floral fragrance built on a rich 1980s foundation. Bright orange and tart bergamot spark the top, giving way to a heart of lush jasmine, sweet magnolia, and warm cinnamon. The dry down turns dark and cozy as patchouli, earthy sandalwood, and golden benzoin anchor the base. It blend…
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, Elysees or Gardenia?
Elysees takes 6 of 7 categories. Elysees is rated 4.03/5 from 174 votes; Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes. Choose Elysees for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Elysees or Gardenia?
They last about the same: Elysees 69/100, Gardenia 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Elysees or Gardenia?
Elysees projects furthest (Elysees 67/100, Gardenia 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elysees and Gardenia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Magnolia and Cinnamon.
Is Elysees or Gardenia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Elysees is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysees is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elysees and Gardenia?
Elysees has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Magnolia and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Benzoin. 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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