Fragrance comparison

Gardenia 2012 vs White Shoulders

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,175 ratings analysed

Gardenia 2012

Tuvaché · 2012

3.673 votes

Rank #56,683 White FloralCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

White Shoulders

Evyan

3.841,172 votes

Rank #1,656 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Shoulders takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gardenia 2012
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Shoulders
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gardenia 20121/4

White Shoulders3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gardenia 2012Tuvaché

White ShouldersEvyan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

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

31%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

1,172 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityWhite Shoulders

SillageGardenia 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value85

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%

fresh88%

green77%

animalic65%

floral53%

powdery42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, green and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices

Base5-7 hrs

CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerWhite ShouldersLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day100

Night32

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

Unisex7

Women93

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,683

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched2012

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher 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 →

Evyan White Shoulders opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes, green leaves, and sweet African orange flower that instantly feels crisp and clean. As the brisk top settles, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and creamy tuberose that smells like fresh petals dusted with vintage body powder. W…

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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 2012 or White Shoulders?

White Shoulders takes 3 of 4 categories. Gardenia 2012 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Gardenia 2012 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia 2012 or White Shoulders?

White Shoulders lasts longest (White Shoulders 62/100, Gardenia 2012 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia 2012 or White Shoulders?

Gardenia 2012 projects furthest (Gardenia 2012 75/100, White Shoulders 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardenia 2012 and White Shoulders smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Gardenia 2012 or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?

Gardenia 2012 suits daytime wear; White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia 2012 and White Shoulders?

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. White Shoulders has top notes of Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk and Benzoin.