Fragrance comparison

Essencial Exclusivo Floral vs Floating Gardenias

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 994 ratings analysed

2 wins

Essencial Exclusivo Floral

Natura

4.33988 votes

Rank #23,486 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Floating Gardenias

Marc Jacobs

4.676 votes

Rank #34,449 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Exclusivo Floral takes 2 of 3 categories.

Essencial Exclusivo Floral
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Floating Gardenias
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Essencial Exclusivo Floral2/3

Floating Gardenias1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Essencial Exclusivo Floral
Sillage & projection: Floating Gardenias
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Essencial Exclusivo Floral

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Essencial Exclusivo FloralNatura

Floating GardeniasMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

988 votes

83%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Exclusivo Floral

SillageFloating Gardenias

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh77%

floral69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

fruity48%

marine30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CitrusesAppleGreen NotesMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineEgyptian JasmineFreesiaLilyGardeniaPeachTuberoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodIso E SuperCedar

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldSea NotesSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleWhite PepperEgyptian JasmineGreen Notes

Base5-7 hrs

White WoodsMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Egyptian Jasmine, Gardenia and Musk. Durations are only published for Floating Gardenias, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,486

PerfumerMarion Costero, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEssencial Exclusivo FloralHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura Essencial Exclusivo Floral opens with a bright citrus and apple crispness that quickly gives way to a massive white floral heart. It settles into a comfortable, sweet, and woody base on the skin. This is an versatile choice for someone who wants a floral scent that feels polished and present throughout a busy w…

Reviews →

The gardenia hits immediately. Marc Jacobs Floating Gardenias captures a damp, dew-soaked white blossom drifting across cool saltwater ripples rather than a heavy, sultry tropical room spray. Crisp Sicilian bergamot and salty sea notes cut right through the opening, instantly preventing the flower petals from turning …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essencial Exclusivo Floral or Floating Gardenias?

Essencial Exclusivo Floral takes 2 of 3 categories. Essencial Exclusivo Floral is rated 4.33/5 from 988 votes; Floating Gardenias is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Essencial Exclusivo Floral for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Floating Gardenias for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Exclusivo Floral or Floating Gardenias?

Essencial Exclusivo Floral lasts longest (Essencial Exclusivo Floral 65/100, Floating Gardenias 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Exclusivo Floral or Floating Gardenias?

Floating Gardenias projects furthest (Floating Gardenias 69/100, Essencial Exclusivo Floral 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Exclusivo Floral and Floating Gardenias smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Egyptian Jasmine, Gardenia and Musk.

Is Essencial Exclusivo Floral or Floating Gardenias better for summer or winter?

Floating Gardenias suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Exclusivo Floral and Floating Gardenias?

Essencial Exclusivo Floral has top notes of Citruses, Apple, Green Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Egyptian Jasmine, Freesia and Lily, a base of Musk, Caramel, Amber and Sandalwood. Floating Gardenias has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Sea Notes and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Honeysuckle, White Pepper, Egyptian Jasmine and Green Notes, a base of White Woods and Musk.