Fragrance comparison

Gardenia 1933 vs Carthusia Lady

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

Gardenia 1933

Tuvaché · 1933

3.6913 votes

Rank #22,749 White FloralWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #11,593 FloralWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Lady takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gardenia 1933
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carthusia Lady
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gardenia 19331/4

Carthusia Lady3/4

Ratings & consensus: Carthusia Lady
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carthusia Lady
Sillage & projection: Gardenia 1933
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carthusia Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gardenia 1933Tuvaché

Carthusia LadyCarthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 61%

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerCarthusia LadyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

62%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

40%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCarthusia Lady

SillageGardenia 1933

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

tuberose65%

lactonic48%

amber30%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeHeliotropeClary SageCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyTarragonViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodOakmossMusk

Top

RoseCyclamenYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyLilacBergamotGardeniaJasmine

Heart

CarnationClovesGeraniumPeachViolet LeafIris

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Gardenia 1933, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer47

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 39%Casual 25%Party 19%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1933

Reviews7

Overall rank#11,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCarthusia LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuvaché Gardenia 1933 opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of bitter orange, herbal clary sage, and powdery cyclamen. That solvent blast recedes fast. Within ten minutes, a massive floral heart takes charge, led by waxy gardenia and narcotic tuberose. The texture feels buttery, thick, and unmistakably retro. Creamy y…

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Carthusia Lady opens with an expansive bouquet of rose, ylang-ylang, and lilac. Within minutes, spicy clove and carnation cut through a heart of powdery iris, geranium, and sweet peach. The dry-down reveals a sturdy base of oakmoss, patchouli, and sandalwood that anchors the florals with earthy depth. On skin, the ini…

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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, Gardenia 1933 or Carthusia Lady?

Carthusia Lady takes 3 of 4 categories. Gardenia 1933 is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes; Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes. Choose Gardenia 1933 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia 1933 or Carthusia Lady?

Carthusia Lady lasts longest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Gardenia 1933 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia 1933 or Carthusia Lady?

Gardenia 1933 projects furthest (Gardenia 1933 67/100, Carthusia Lady 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardenia 1933 and Carthusia Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Gardenia 1933 or Carthusia Lady better for summer or winter?

Gardenia 1933 suits daytime wear; Carthusia Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia 1933 and Carthusia Lady?

Gardenia 1933 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Heliotrope, Clary Sage and Cyclamen, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Musk. Carthusia Lady has top notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Geranium and Peach, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam.