Fragrance comparison

Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia vs Eternal Magnolia

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,559 ratings analysed

Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia

Gucci

3.984,479 votes

Rank #2,149 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Eternal Magnolia

Zara

3.7480 votes

Rank #25,613 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternal Magnolia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eternal Magnolia
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia2/7

Eternal Magnolia4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flora by Gucci Gorgeous GardeniaGucci

Eternal MagnoliaZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 4,479 votes

Have 42%Had 35%Want 23%

3.74/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

Category winnerFlora by Gucci Gorgeous GardeniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

4,479 votes

34%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerEternal MagnoliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEternal Magnolia

SillageEternal Magnolia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value74

Category winnerEternal MagnoliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

lactonic74%

fresh65%

floral56%

floral100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

tropical70%

white floral60%

citrus50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearRed Berries

Heart2 to 3 hours

GardeniaFrangipani

Base2 to 4 hours

Patchouli

Top

Pear BlossomRed Berries

Heart

FrangipaniMagnoliaJasmineGardenia

Base

SugarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Gardenia, Frangipani and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall35

Winter23

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#25,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFlora by Gucci Gorgeous GardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia opens with a bright burst of crisp pear and tart red berries, creating an immediately sweet, fruity first impression. As the fruity top settles, the fragrance shifts toward a soft heart of creamy gardenia and sunny frangipani. A light grounding touch of patchouli sits in the base, keep…

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Eternal Magnolia by Zara presents a light, creamy floral experience. It centers on a bouquet of magnolia and frangipani, brightened by pear blossom at the start and anchored by a sugared patchouli base. This fragrance is well-suited for everyday spring wear, offering an accessible, sweet, and feminine profile for thos…

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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 Gorgeous Gardenia or Eternal Magnolia?

Eternal Magnolia takes 4 of 7 categories. Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia is rated 3.98/5 from 4,479 votes; Eternal Magnolia is rated 3.74/5 from 80 votes. Choose Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eternal Magnolia for a floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia or Eternal Magnolia?

Eternal Magnolia lasts longest (Eternal Magnolia 61/100, Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia or Eternal Magnolia?

Eternal Magnolia projects furthest (Eternal Magnolia 56/100, Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia and Eternal Magnolia smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Gardenia, Frangipani and Patchouli.

Is Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia or Eternal Magnolia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternal Magnolia is the stronger pick. For winter, Eternal Magnolia is the stronger pick. Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia and Eternal Magnolia?

Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia has top notes of Pear and Red Berries, heart notes of Gardenia and Frangipani, a base of Patchouli. Eternal Magnolia has top notes of Pear Blossom and Red Berries, heart notes of Frangipani, Magnolia, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Sugar and Patchouli.