Fragrance comparison

Eternal Magnolia vs Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 202 ratings analysed

Eternal Magnolia

Zara

3.7480 votes

Rank #25,613 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018

Gucci

3.88122 votes

Rank #15,373 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eternal Magnolia
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eternal Magnolia3/7

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 20184/7

Ratings & consensus: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Community sentiment: Eternal Magnolia
Longevity: Eternal Magnolia
Sillage & projection: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Value for money: Eternal Magnolia
Versatility: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternal MagnoliaZara

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018Gucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

3.88/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

Category winnerFlora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

73 votes

32%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerEternal MagnoliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEternal Magnolia

SillageFlora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value45

Category winnerEternal MagnoliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

tropical70%

white floral60%

citrus50%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

tropical69%

lactonic61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear BlossomRed Berries

Heart

FrangipaniMagnoliaJasmineGardenia

Base

SugarPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearRed Berries

Heart1 to 2 hours

FrangipaniGardeniaJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

Brown sugarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Frangipani, Jasmine and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer87

Fall29

Winter23

Day100

Night28

Category winnerFlora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFlora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternal Magnolia by Zara presents a light, creamy floral experience. It centers on a bouquet of magnolia and frangipani, brightened by pear blossom at the start and anchored by a sugared patchouli base. This fragrance is well-suited for everyday spring wear, offering an accessible, sweet, and feminine profile for thos…

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Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 brings a bright, confectionary spin to the classic gardenia profile. The fragrance opens with juicy pear and tart red berries, creating an instantly sweet and fruity introduction. At the heart, tropical frangipani joins crisp gardenia and tender jasmine for a creamy w…

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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, Eternal Magnolia or Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018?

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 takes 4 of 7 categories. Eternal Magnolia is rated 3.74/5 from 80 votes; Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 is rated 3.88/5 from 122 votes. Choose Eternal Magnolia for a floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternal Magnolia or Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018?

Eternal Magnolia lasts longest (Eternal Magnolia 61/100, Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternal Magnolia or Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018?

Projection is very close: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 58/100, Eternal Magnolia 56/100 for sillage.

Do Eternal Magnolia and Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Frangipani, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Eternal Magnolia or Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 is the stronger pick. For winter, Eternal Magnolia is the stronger pick. Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternal Magnolia and Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018?

Eternal Magnolia has top notes of Pear Blossom and Red Berries, heart notes of Frangipani, Magnolia, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Sugar and Patchouli. Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 has top notes of Pear and Red Berries, heart notes of Frangipani, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Brown sugar and Patchouli.