Fragrance comparison

Floating Gardenias vs Moschino

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,414 ratings analysed

Floating Gardenias

Marc Jacobs

4.676 votes

Rank #30,405 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Moschino

3.991,408 votes

Rank #781 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moschino takes 3 of 4 categories.

Floating Gardenias
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moschino
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Floating Gardenias0/4

Moschino3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Moschino
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Moschino
Fragranxe ranking: Moschino

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Floating GardeniasMarc Jacobs

MoschinoMoschino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.99/ 5 · 1,408 votes

Have 62%Had 38%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

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,408 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMoschino

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

fruity48%

marine30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumMarigoldPlumHoneysuckleFreesia

Heart3-4 hrs

NutmegCarnationPepperYlang-YlangGardeniaRose

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaMusk

Category winnerMoschinoLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men5

Unisex39

Women56

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews156

Category winnerMoschinoHigher 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 …

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Moschino by Moschino is a rich, spicy amber perfume released in 1987 that balances bitter green herbs with golden warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and sweet plum before settling into a heart of spicy carnation, nutmeg, and creamy gardenia. As it dries down, smooth sandalwood, warm amber, and cozy…

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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, Floating Gardenias or Moschino?

Moschino takes 3 of 4 categories. Floating Gardenias is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Moschino is rated 3.99/5 from 1,408 votes. Choose Floating Gardenias for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moschino for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Floating Gardenias or Moschino?

Moschino lasts longest (Moschino 76/100, Floating Gardenias 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Floating Gardenias or Moschino?

Projection is very close: Floating Gardenias 69/100, Moschino 69/100 for sillage.

Do Floating Gardenias and Moschino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Marigold, Honeysuckle and Musk.

Is Floating Gardenias or Moschino better for summer or winter?

Floating Gardenias suits daytime wear; Moschino suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Floating Gardenias and Moschino?

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. Moschino has top notes of Galbanum, Marigold, Plum and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Nutmeg, Carnation, Pepper and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.