Fragrance comparison

Floating Gardenias vs Country Chic

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 407 ratings analysed

2 wins

Floating Gardenias

Marc Jacobs

4.676 votes

Rank #30,405 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Country Chic

Bath & Body Works · 2011

4.09401 votes

Rank #28,531 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Floating Gardenias takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Floating Gardenias2/3

Country Chic1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Floating GardeniasMarc Jacobs

Country ChicBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

4.09/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFloating Gardenias

SillageFloating Gardenias

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

fruity48%

marine30%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldSea NotesSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleWhite PepperEgyptian JasmineGreen Notes

Base5-7 hrs

White WoodsMusk

Top

Amalfi LemonGrapefruitPearMarigoldGreen Notes

Heart

LilyGardeniaRaspberryJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

PeachPralineMuskAmberOrchidVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Marigold, Egyptian Jasmine and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Floating Gardenias, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,531

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched2011

Reviews0

Category winnerCountry ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Country Chic by Bath & Body Works is a bright citrus fragrance that leans heavily into floral fruity gourmand territory. It starts with zesty Amalfi lemon and settles into a warm base of praline and peach. This scent is an easy choice for casual spring mornings or relaxed weekends at home.

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, Floating Gardenias or Country Chic?

Floating Gardenias takes 2 of 3 categories. Floating Gardenias is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Country Chic is rated 4.09/5 from 401 votes. Choose Floating Gardenias for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Country Chic for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Floating Gardenias or Country Chic?

Floating Gardenias lasts longest (Floating Gardenias 50/100, Country Chic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Floating Gardenias or Country Chic?

Floating Gardenias projects furthest (Floating Gardenias 69/100, Country Chic 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Floating Gardenias and Country Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Marigold, Egyptian Jasmine and Green Notes.

Is Floating Gardenias or Country Chic better for summer or winter?

Floating Gardenias suits daytime wear; Country Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Floating Gardenias and Country Chic?

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. Country Chic has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Pear and Marigold, heart notes of Lily, Gardenia, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Peach, Praline, Musk and Amber.