Garden of Memory vs OWN IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Garden of Memory takes 3 of 5 categories.
Garden of MemoryChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OWN IVChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Garden of Memory3/5
OWN IV2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- OWN IV
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Garden of Memory
- Sillage & projection
- Garden of Memory
- Value for money
- Garden of Memory
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- OWN IV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Garden of MemoryMithOWN IVMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%
4.43/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 53%Had 17%Want 31%
Category winnerOWN IVRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
57%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGarden of Memory
SillageGarden of Memory
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGarden of MemoryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fresh90%
fruity80%
citrus70%
rose60%
musky50%
citrus100%
white floral91%
musky83%
fruity74%
fresh65%
sweet56%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeonyCitrusesPeachMandarin OrangePink PepperMelonApple
Heart
OsmanthusRoseJasmine
Base
MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
LemonOrange Blossom
Heart
AppleJasminePeachRoseLavenderMelon
Base
MuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesPeach, Melon, Apple 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 seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall73
Winter0
Day100
Night8
Spring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter8
Day100
Night18
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,446
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#34,569
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerOWN IVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGarden of Memory opens as a bright floral fruit scent with peony, citrus and juicy peach over a soft rose and jasmine heart. It reads fresh, lightly sweet and musky, with a clean sandalwood and patchouli base. On skin, it usually leans airy and easy rather than heavy, though the peach and melon sweetness may feel shar…
Reviews →Mith OWN IV is an easygoing, bright citrus fragrance designed for hot, sunny days and effortless daily wear. It opens with an energetic splash of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom that immediately wakes up the senses. As it settles on your skin, a refreshing blend of crisp apple, ripe melon, soft jasmine, and clean …
Reviews →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, Garden of Memory or OWN IV?
Garden of Memory takes 3 of 5 categories. Garden of Memory is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; OWN IV is rated 4.43/5 from 14 votes. Choose Garden of Memory for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose OWN IV for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Garden of Memory or OWN IV?
Garden of Memory lasts longest (Garden of Memory 67/100, OWN IV 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Garden of Memory or OWN IV?
Garden of Memory projects furthest (Garden of Memory 50/100, OWN IV 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Garden of Memory and OWN IV smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Melon, Apple and Rose.
Is Garden of Memory or OWN IV better for summer or winter?
Garden of Memory suits daytime wear; OWN IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Garden of Memory and OWN IV?
Garden of Memory has top notes of Peony, Citruses, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Osmanthus, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Patchouli. OWN IV has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Apple, Jasmine, Peach and Rose, a base of Musk and Ambergris.
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