Fragrance comparison

Florentyna vs Scandal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 789 ratings analysed

Florentyna

Marks & Spencer

3.71182 votes

Rank #9,779 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Scandal

Roja Dove

3.94607 votes

Rank #2,956 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Florentyna
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scandal
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Florentyna2/7

Scandal5/7

Ratings & consensus: Scandal
Community sentiment: Scandal
Longevity: Scandal
Sillage & projection: Scandal
Value for money: Florentyna
Versatility: Florentyna
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scandal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlorentynaMarks & Spencer

ScandalRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 182 votes

Have 42%Had 35%Want 23%

3.94/ 5 · 607 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerScandalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

182 votes

35%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

420 votes

Category winnerScandalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScandal

SillageScandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value39

Category winnerFlorentynaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky83%

fresh65%

animalic48%

green30%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

floral65%

animalic48%

powdery30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Gardenia

Heart2 to 4 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange Blossom

Base4 to 7 hours

Musk

Top

BergamotLavender

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOrange BlossomFreesiaRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Orris RootMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Florentyna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall56

Winter47

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer52

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlorentynaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Men3

Unisex11

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews58

Overall rank#2,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerScandalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Florentyna by Marks & Spencer is a traditional white floral fragrance centered on crisp gardenia, sweet orange blossom, and powdery lily-of-the-valley. The opening releases a pronounced burst of gardenia, which quickly joins lush jasmine and sparkling orange blossom at the heart. Clean musk anchors the base, giving th…

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Scandal is a polished white floral built around jasmine, tuberose and gardenia, brightened by bergamot and a clean lavender lift. It opens sharp and sparkling, then settles into a creamy, powdery floral with a distinctly classic feel. On skin, it usually reads elegant, feminine and composed rather than playful. If you…

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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, Florentyna or Scandal?

Scandal takes 5 of 7 categories. Florentyna is rated 3.71/5 from 182 votes; Scandal is rated 3.94/5 from 607 votes. Choose Florentyna for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scandal for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Florentyna or Scandal?

Scandal lasts longest (Scandal 76/100, Florentyna 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florentyna or Scandal?

Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 72/100, Florentyna 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Florentyna and Scandal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Florentyna or Scandal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Florentyna is the stronger pick. For winter, Florentyna is the stronger pick. Florentyna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florentyna and Scandal?

Florentyna has top notes of Gardenia, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Scandal has top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Orange Blossom, a base of Orris Root, Musk and Sandalwood.