Fragrance comparison

Gabrielle vs Magnolia Stellata

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 7,618 ratings analysed

Gabrielle

Chanel

3.707,615 votes

Rank #34,159 White FloralCitrus

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Magnolia Stellata

Helan

4.003 votes

Rank #57,759 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gabrielle
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnolia Stellata
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Gabrielle2/4

Magnolia Stellata2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GabrielleChanel

Magnolia StellataHelan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 7,615 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 23%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

7,615 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGabrielle

SillageMagnolia Stellata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMagnolia StellataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

musky61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyPearPink Pepper

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodCashmeranOrris

Top

Orange BlossomCalabrian bergamotYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnoliaStar AniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

TuberoseSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gabrielle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,159

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGabrielleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Gabrielle is an airy, sunlit white floral fragrance built around a polished bouquet of orange blossom, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and Grasse tuberose. The opening sprays hit with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and sweet mandarin peel before softening into a lush, clean floral heart. As the citrus sparkle subsides …

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Helan Magnolia Stellata opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and sun-ripened grapefruit. The initial citrus fizz quickly settles, clearing space for a lush floral heart dominated by starry magnolia petals, green lily-of-the-valley, and a subtle flick of spicy star anise. As the bright openin…

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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, Gabrielle or Magnolia Stellata?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gabrielle is rated 3.70/5 from 7,615 votes; Magnolia Stellata is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gabrielle for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnolia Stellata for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gabrielle or Magnolia Stellata?

Gabrielle lasts longest (Gabrielle 61/100, Magnolia Stellata 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gabrielle or Magnolia Stellata?

Magnolia Stellata projects furthest (Magnolia Stellata 58/100, Gabrielle 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gabrielle and Magnolia Stellata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Gabrielle or Magnolia Stellata better for summer or winter?

Gabrielle suits daytime wear; Magnolia Stellata suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gabrielle and Magnolia Stellata?

Gabrielle has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Orris. Magnolia Stellata has top notes of Orange Blossom, Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Star Anise, a base of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.