Fragrance comparison

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 vs Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 512 ratings analysed

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018

Gucci

3.88122 votes

Rank #15,373 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold

Victoria's Secret

4.18390 votes

Rank #3,216 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold takes 5 of 7 categories.

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 20182/7

Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold5/7

Ratings & consensus: Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold
Community sentiment: Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold
Longevity: Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold
Sillage & projection: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Value for money: Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold
Versatility: Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018Gucci

Victoria’s Secret Angel GoldVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

4.18/ 5 · 390 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerVictoria’s Secret Angel GoldRating 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

41%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

390 votes

Category winnerVictoria’s Secret Angel GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVictoria’s Secret Angel Gold

SillageFlora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVictoria’s Secret Angel GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

tropical69%

lactonic61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, fruity 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

Top

PomeloPearBergamotRed BerriesOrangeKumquat

Heart

GardeniaPeonyTulipWater LilyJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Red Berries, Gardenia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall29

Winter23

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#3,216

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerVictoria’s Secret Angel GoldHigher 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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Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold is a floral fruity scent that centers on bright pomelo, pear, and gardenia. It offers a clean, luminous character that transitions into a soft, musky base. Designed for everyday wear, this fragrance feels like a polished addition to a casual morning outfit or a spring afternoon date, groun…

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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 Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold?

Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold takes 5 of 7 categories. Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 is rated 3.88/5 from 122 votes; Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold is rated 4.18/5 from 390 votes. Choose Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 or Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold?

Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold lasts longest (Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold 60/100, Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 or Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold?

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 projects furthest (Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 58/100, Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 and Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Red Berries, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 or Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 is the stronger pick. For winter, Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold is the stronger pick. Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Limited Edition 2018 and Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold?

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. Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold has top notes of Pomelo, Pear, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Gardenia, Peony, Tulip and Water Lily, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.