Fragrance comparison

Florence vs B.U. Golden Kiss

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,567 ratings analysed

4 wins

Florence

Tocca

3.882,497 votes

Rank #2,569 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

B.U. Golden Kiss

Sarantis

3.6070 votes

Rank #18,293 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Florence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Florence
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
B.U. Golden Kiss
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Florence4/7

B.U. Golden Kiss3/7

Ratings & consensus: Florence
Community sentiment: Florence
Longevity: Florence
Sillage & projection: B.U. Golden Kiss
Value for money: B.U. Golden Kiss
Versatility: B.U. Golden Kiss
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Florence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlorenceTocca

B.U. Golden KissSarantis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,497 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 34%Had 44%Want 22%

Category winnerFlorenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

2,497 votes

14%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerFlorenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFlorence

SillageB.U. Golden Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value82

Category winnerB.U. Golden KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

fruity65%

green48%

animalic30%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearAppleBergamotGrapefruit Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseJasmineViolet LeafIris

Base

MuskWhite Woods

Top

PearBergamotApple

Heart

JasmineViolet LeafPlum

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Apple, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerB.U. Golden KissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,569

PerfumerEllen Molner

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#18,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFlorenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tocca Florence opens with a crisp, slightly sharp burst of green apple and crushed grapefruit leaf. As the fruit notes recede, a massive, creamy gardenia takes center stage, supported by a dense tuberose and sweet jasmine. It feels like walking through a damp conservatory where white flowers are in full bloom. This is…

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B.U. Golden Kiss is a bright, easy floral fruity scent with crisp pear and apple up top, a clean white floral heart, and a soft vanilla musk dry-down. Reviews often describe it as fresh, feminine, and comfortable rather than sugary. It suits spring and mild summer weather best, and it makes the most sense as an afford…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Florence or B.U. Golden Kiss?

Florence takes 4 of 7 categories. Florence is rated 3.88/5 from 2,497 votes; B.U. Golden Kiss is rated 3.60/5 from 70 votes. Choose Florence for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose B.U. Golden Kiss for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Florence or B.U. Golden Kiss?

Florence lasts longest (Florence 60/100, B.U. Golden Kiss 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florence or B.U. Golden Kiss?

Projection is very close: B.U. Golden Kiss 54/100, Florence 53/100 for sillage.

Do Florence and B.U. Golden Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Florence or B.U. Golden Kiss better for summer or winter?

For summer, B.U. Golden Kiss is the stronger pick. For winter, B.U. Golden Kiss is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florence and B.U. Golden Kiss?

Florence has top notes of Pear, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk and White Woods. B.U. Golden Kiss has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.