Fragrance comparison

Gardenia 1933 vs Trepak

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Gardenia 1933

Tuvaché · 1933

3.6913 votes

Rank #22,351 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Trepak

Alexandria Fragrances

3.9735 votes

Rank #33,506 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trepak takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gardenia 1933
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Trepak
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gardenia 19331/4

Trepak3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gardenia 1933Tuvaché

TrepakAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 61%

3.97/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

Category winnerTrepakRating 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

54%Love

20%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTrepak

SillageTrepak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

tuberose65%

lactonic48%

amber30%

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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

CuminLemonLimeBergamotTarragonOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangPeachTuberoseRoseJasmineVioletHeliotropeBlack Currant

Base

CivetOakmossMuskNutmegClovesLeatherLabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Jasmine, Tuberose 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall92

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1933

Reviews7

Overall rank#33,506

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGardenia 1933Higher 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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Trepak is a bold, old-school woody musk built around oakmoss, civet, patchouli and spice, then softened with florals and a faint peachy sweetness. It opens bright and aromatic, but quickly turns darker, earthier and more animalic. This is the kind of scent that suits confident wearers, cooler weather and evening use. …

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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 Trepak?

Trepak takes 3 of 4 categories. Gardenia 1933 is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes; Trepak is rated 3.97/5 from 35 votes. Choose Gardenia 1933 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Trepak for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia 1933 or Trepak?

Trepak lasts longest (Trepak 84/100, Gardenia 1933 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia 1933 or Trepak?

Trepak projects furthest (Trepak 83/100, Gardenia 1933 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardenia 1933 and Trepak smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Jasmine, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Gardenia 1933 or Trepak better for summer or winter?

Gardenia 1933 suits daytime wear; Trepak suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia 1933 and Trepak?

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. Trepak has top notes of Cumin, Lemon, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Musk and Nutmeg.