Fragrance comparison

Gardenia 2012 vs 51 Pour Femme

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 625 ratings analysed

Gardenia 2012

Tuvaché · 2012

3.673 votes

Rank #56,683 White FloralCitrus

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40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

51 Pour Femme

Roja Dove

4.23622 votes

Rank #4,126 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

51 Pour Femme takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gardenia 2012
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
51 Pour Femme
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gardenia 20121/3

51 Pour Femme2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 51 Pour Femme
Sillage & projection: Gardenia 2012
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 51 Pour Femme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gardenia 2012Tuvaché

51 Pour FemmeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.23/ 5 · 622 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

49%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

622 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity51 Pour Femme

SillageGardenia 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value22

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

musky80%

powdery70%

woody60%

green50%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match40%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

Mandarin OrangeLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaTuberoseJasmineIris

Base4-5 hrs

MuskCashmere WoodBenzoinSandalwoodBourbon Vanilla

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaRaspberryTuberoseJasmineRoseOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodSandalwoodBenzoinViolet LeafOrris RootCinnamonAnise

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gardenia 2012, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,683

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched2012

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,126

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winner51 Pour FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect thick, vintage petals here. Tart green lime cuts through the opening immediately. A splash of sweet mandarin orange softens that initial citrus bite within three minutes. Soft gardenia and airy jasmine bloom next, keeping the floral heart remarkably clean. Creamy tuberose stays restrained. Powdery iris p…

Reviews →

51 Pour Femme is a plush white floral with creamy woods, vanilla, soft powder, and a lightly fruity touch of raspberry. It opens fresh, then settles into a smooth, elegant drydown that many wearers describe as refined, feminine, and beautifully blended. It suits someone who likes polished florals with warmth rather th…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gardenia 2012 or 51 Pour Femme?

51 Pour Femme takes 2 of 3 categories. Gardenia 2012 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; 51 Pour Femme is rated 4.23/5 from 622 votes. Choose Gardenia 2012 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 51 Pour Femme for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia 2012 or 51 Pour Femme?

51 Pour Femme lasts longest (51 Pour Femme 60/100, Gardenia 2012 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia 2012 or 51 Pour Femme?

Gardenia 2012 projects furthest (Gardenia 2012 75/100, 51 Pour Femme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardenia 2012 and 51 Pour Femme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Gardenia 2012 or 51 Pour Femme better for summer or winter?

Gardenia 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia 2012 and 51 Pour Femme?

Gardenia 2012 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Benzoin and Sandalwood. 51 Pour Femme has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Raspberry and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Benzoin.