Fragrance comparison

Fleur de Rocaille (2021) vs Gardenia

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 698 ratings analysed

Fleur de Rocaille (2021)

Caron

3.7246 votes

Rank #36,079 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Gardenia

Penhaligon's

3.96652 votes

Rank #2,583 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gardenia takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fleur de Rocaille (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Fleur de Rocaille (2021)1/7

Gardenia6/7

Ratings & consensus: Gardenia
Community sentiment: Gardenia
Longevity: Gardenia
Sillage & projection: Gardenia
Value for money: Gardenia
Versatility: Fleur de Rocaille (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gardenia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur de Rocaille (2021)Caron

GardeniaPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

3.96/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerGardeniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

41%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

554 votes

Category winnerGardeniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGardenia

SillageGardenia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value40

Category winnerGardeniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

rose84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

white floral100%

green83%

floral65%

tuberose48%

animalic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyLilacGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaYlang-YlangMimosaJasmineOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedar

Top

Green NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamon

Base

MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Fleur de Rocaille (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall50

Winter29

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFleur de Rocaille (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Work 41%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,079

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,583

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerGardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Fleur de Rocaille (2021) offers a bright, crisp floral bouquet built around fresh lilac, green lily of the valley, and dewy rose. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of spring blossoms. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges soften as gardenia and powdery violet emerge to create a clean, soa…

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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…

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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 Rocaille (2021) or Gardenia?

Gardenia takes 6 of 7 categories. Fleur de Rocaille (2021) is rated 3.72/5 from 46 votes; Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes. Choose Fleur de Rocaille (2021) for a white floral and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Rocaille (2021) or Gardenia?

Gardenia lasts longest (Gardenia 68/100, Fleur de Rocaille (2021) 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Rocaille (2021) or Gardenia?

Gardenia projects furthest (Gardenia 59/100, Fleur de Rocaille (2021) 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur de Rocaille (2021) and Gardenia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Gardenia.

Is Fleur de Rocaille (2021) or Gardenia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Rocaille (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur de Rocaille (2021) is the stronger pick. Fleur de Rocaille (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur de Rocaille (2021) and Gardenia?

Fleur de Rocaille (2021) has top notes of Rose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, heart notes of Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.