Fragrance comparison

Gardelia vs MI'RAJ

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Gardelia

Bogue

4.2564 votes

Rank #6,503 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

MI'RAJ

EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.836 votes

Rank #37,752 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Gardelia
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
MI'RAJ
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Gardelia2/4

MI'RAJ2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MI'RAJ
Sillage & projection: MI'RAJ
Value for money: Gardelia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gardelia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GardeliaBogue

MI'RAJEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

15%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityMI'RAJ

SillageMI'RAJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value13

Category winnerGardeliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

animalic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

tuberose61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GardeniaCivetTuberoseCognacBeeswaxJasminePowdery NotesPeachRoseMetallic notesFrangipaniWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PepperRhubarbCoffeeStrawberryCaramelCardamomCinnamonPlum

Heart

IrisRoseJasmineGeraniumHoneyMilk

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)Peru BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisCivetOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCivet, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Summer58

Fall83

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,503

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#37,752

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGardeliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gardelia is a rich, old-school white floral built around gardenia, tuberose and jasmine, with civet, beeswax and a faint metallic edge giving it a distinctly animalic character. It opens lush and dense, then settles into a powdery, musky floral with woody warmth. This is a statement scent for lovers of bold florals an…

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MI'RAJ by EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions opens with a surprising rush of sweet ripe strawberry, tart rhubarb, dark roasted coffee, and warm cinnamon over melted caramel. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals creamy steamed milk, golden honey, soft iris, and velvety rose petals. The base ancho…

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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, Gardelia or MI'RAJ?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gardelia is rated 4.25/5 from 64 votes; MI'RAJ is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Gardelia for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose MI'RAJ for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Gardelia or MI'RAJ?

MI'RAJ lasts longest (MI'RAJ 100/100, Gardelia 88/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardelia or MI'RAJ?

MI'RAJ projects furthest (MI'RAJ 75/100, Gardelia 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardelia and MI'RAJ smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Civet, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Gardelia or MI'RAJ better for summer or winter?

Gardelia suits evening wear; MI'RAJ suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardelia and MI'RAJ?

Gardelia features Gardenia, Civet, Tuberose, Cognac and Beeswax. MI'RAJ has top notes of Pepper, Rhubarb, Coffee and Strawberry, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Peru Balsam and Tolu Balsam.