Fragrance comparison

Gardenia 2012 vs Suede

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

Gardenia 2012

Tuvaché · 2012

3.673 votes

Rank #60,867 White FloralCitrus

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57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,352 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede 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.
Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gardenia 20121/3

Suede2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gardenia 2012Tuvaché

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

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

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySuede

SillageGardenia 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

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%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and musky

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

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, 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

Night–

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,867

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched2012

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSuedeHigher 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 →

Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gardenia 2012 or Suede?

Suede takes 2 of 3 categories. Gardenia 2012 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Gardenia 2012 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia 2012 or Suede?

Suede lasts longest (Suede 66/100, Gardenia 2012 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia 2012 or Suede?

Gardenia 2012 projects furthest (Gardenia 2012 75/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardenia 2012 and Suede smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Gardenia 2012 or Suede better for summer or winter?

Gardenia 2012 suits daytime wear; Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia 2012 and Suede?

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. Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.