Fragrance comparison

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 vs Flora Emerald Gardenia

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 546 ratings analysed

4 wins

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018

Gucci

3.88122 votes

Rank #15,373 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Flora Emerald Gardenia

Gucci

4.06424 votes

Rank #7,771 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 takes 4 of 8 categories.

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Flora Emerald Gardenia
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 20184/8

Flora Emerald Gardenia3/8

Ratings & consensus: Flora Emerald Gardenia
Community sentiment: Flora Emerald Gardenia
Longevity: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Sillage & projection: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Note pyramid (duration): Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Fragranxe ranking: Flora Emerald Gardenia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018Gucci

Flora Emerald GardeniaGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

4.06/ 5 · 424 votes

Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%

Category winnerFlora Emerald GardeniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

33%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

424 votes

Category winnerFlora Emerald GardeniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFlora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018

SillageFlora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

tropical69%

lactonic61%

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

floral84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearRed Berries

Heart1 to 2 hours

FrangipaniGardeniaJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

Brown sugarPatchouli

Top20 to 40 minutes

WatermelonPearLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LotusGardeniaFrangipani

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskSandalwoodCedar

Category winnerFlora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018Longest dry-down: 2 to 4 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall29

Winter23

Day100

Night28

Spring93

Summer100

Fall23

Winter18

Day100

Night13

Category winnerFlora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men1

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerFlora Emerald GardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 brings a bright, confectionary spin to the classic gardenia profile. The fragrance opens with juicy pear and tart red berries, creating an instantly sweet and fruity introduction. At the heart, tropical frangipani joins crisp gardenia and tender jasmine for a creamy w…

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Flora Emerald Gardenia by Gucci delivers a crisp, watery fruit opening followed by gentle garden blooms. It starts with bright watermelon, chilled pear, and a squeeze of sharp lemon. As the initial splash calms down, a quiet floral heart takes over, highlighting clean lotus petals, tropical frangipani, and a soft, non…

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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 Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 or Flora Emerald Gardenia?

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 takes 4 of 8 categories. Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 is rated 3.88/5 from 122 votes; Flora Emerald Gardenia is rated 4.06/5 from 424 votes. Choose Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Flora Emerald Gardenia for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 or Flora Emerald Gardenia?

They last about the same: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 52/100, Flora Emerald Gardenia 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 or Flora Emerald Gardenia?

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 projects furthest (Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 58/100, Flora Emerald Gardenia 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 and Flora Emerald Gardenia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Frangipani and Gardenia.

Is Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 or Flora Emerald Gardenia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flora Emerald Gardenia is the stronger pick. For winter, Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 is the stronger pick. Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 suits daytime wear; Flora Emerald Gardenia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 and Flora Emerald Gardenia?

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 has top notes of Pear and Red Berries, heart notes of Frangipani, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Brown sugar and Patchouli. Flora Emerald Gardenia has top notes of Watermelon, Pear and Lemon, heart notes of Lotus, Gardenia and Frangipani, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.