Fragrance comparison

Fleur de Baobab vs Luxe Gardenia

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fleur de Baobab

Zara

3.8145 votes

Rank #17,917 SaltyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Luxe Gardenia

Yardley

3.8614 votes

Rank #52,338 White FloralLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur de Baobab takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fleur de Baobab
Choose it for a salty and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Luxe Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fleur de Baobab4/5

Luxe Gardenia1/5

Ratings & consensus: Fleur de Baobab
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fleur de Baobab
Sillage & projection: Fleur de Baobab
Value for money: Luxe Gardenia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleur de Baobab

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur de BaobabZara

Luxe GardeniaYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 23%Had 25%Want 52%

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

Category winnerFleur de BaobabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

62%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

36%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFleur de Baobab

SillageFleur de Baobab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value79

Category winnerLuxe GardeniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

salty100%

white floral91%

musky83%

marine74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

lactonic92%

floral84%

coconut77%

tropical69%

citrus61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea Salt

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

Top15-30 mins

Coconut NectarSea SaltBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaFrangipaniOrange BlossomMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

AmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSea Salt and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Luxe Gardenia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night7

Spring83

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 30%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#52,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleur de BaobabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur de Baobab by Zara offers a clean, salty floral experience centered on orange blossom and sea salt. It captures the essence of a breezy coastal afternoon, making it a reliable choice for casual spring days. The scent maintains a minimalist profile, resting on a soft musk base that hugs the skin gently throughout …

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Yardley Luxe Gardenia is a breezy tropical white floral that opens with a splash of sea salt, creamy coconut nectar, and zesty bergamot. The heart blooms with sunny gardenia petals, sweet orange blossom, and lush frangipani, resting over a soft foundation of warm amber and sheer vanilla. It feels like stepping into a …

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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, Fleur de Baobab or Luxe Gardenia?

Fleur de Baobab takes 4 of 5 categories. Fleur de Baobab is rated 3.81/5 from 45 votes; Luxe Gardenia is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose Fleur de Baobab for a salty and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Luxe Gardenia for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Baobab or Luxe Gardenia?

Fleur de Baobab lasts longest (Fleur de Baobab 58/100, Luxe Gardenia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Baobab or Luxe Gardenia?

Fleur de Baobab projects furthest (Fleur de Baobab 56/100, Luxe Gardenia 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur de Baobab and Luxe Gardenia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Sea Salt and Orange Blossom.

Is Fleur de Baobab or Luxe Gardenia better for summer or winter?

Fleur de Baobab suits daytime wear; Luxe Gardenia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur de Baobab and Luxe Gardenia?

Fleur de Baobab has top notes of Sea Salt, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Luxe Gardenia has top notes of Coconut Nectar, Sea Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Amber and Vanilla.