Fragrance comparison

Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia vs Essence

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,631 ratings analysed

1 wins

Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia

Gucci

3.741,629 votes

Rank #7,848 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Essence

Amordad

4.002 votes

Rank #62,054 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia takes 1 of 1 categories.

Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essence
Choose it for a fruity and floral character.

Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia1/1

Essence0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flora by Gucci Glamorous MagnoliaGucci

EssenceAmordad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 1,629 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 28%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

1,629 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus86%

fresh72%

green58%

chocolate44%

warm spicy30%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green NotesFreesiaCitruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

MagnoliaPeony

Base2 to 3 hours

Mexican chocolateMuskSandalwood

Top

BlackberryPearCitruses

Heart

PeonyFreesiaRaspberry

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Citruses, Peony and Musk. Durations are only published for Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall26

Winter20

Day100

Night16

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews101

Overall rank#62,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlora by Gucci Glamorous MagnoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia is a breezy, sparkling floral green eau de toilette built for effortless daytime wear. The scent opens with bright citruses, fresh freesia, and crisp green notes that provide an immediate burst of dewy springtime energy. As the initial brightness softens, petals of delicate magnolia a…

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Amordad Essence opens with a crisp burst of pear and tart blackberry, settling into a soft floral heart of peony and freesia. Designed for daily wear in warm spring weather, it projects a bright, clean fruitiness that clings gently to the skin without overpowering the room.

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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, Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia or Essence?

Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia takes 1 of 1 categories. Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia is rated 3.74/5 from 1,629 votes; Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essence for a fruity and floral character.

Do Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia and Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Freesia, Citruses, Peony and Musk.

Is Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia or Essence better for summer or winter?

Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia and Essence?

Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia has top notes of Green Notes, Freesia and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia and Peony, a base of Mexican chocolate, Musk and Sandalwood. Essence has top notes of Blackberry, Pear and Citruses, heart notes of Peony, Freesia and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.