Fragrance comparison

Gardenia & Cassis vs Shiyaaka Gold

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Gardenia & Cassis

Yardley

4.004 votes

Rank #53,270 FruityWhite Floral

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47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shiyaaka Gold

Khadlaj Perfumes

3.8523 votes

Rank #25,008 PowderyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiyaaka Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gardenia & Cassis
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shiyaaka Gold
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Gardenia & Cassis1/4

Shiyaaka Gold3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gardenia & CassisYardley

Shiyaaka GoldKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

3.85/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 61%Had 2%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShiyaaka Gold

SillageShiyaaka Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value87

Category winnerGardenia & CassisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

woody77%

green69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

musky84%

fruity77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePear BlossomCassisPeachMojito

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaPearJasmineRoseCloves

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmber

Top

MuskBergamotGardenia

Heart

PeachJasminePear

Base

AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Gardenia, Pear and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gardenia & Cassis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerShiyaaka GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yardley Gardenia & Cassis opens with a bright burst of crisp blackcurrant berries, sweet pear blossom, and juicy mandarin orange. A hint of chilled mint lifts the fruit notes before settling into a soft, velvety heart of creamy gardenia petals, dewy jasmine, and fresh pink roses. Subtle hints of clove add a gentle war…

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Shiyaaka Gold opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot, quickly softening into a creamy, powder-forward floral heart of gardenia and jasmine. The base of warm amber and sandalwood ensures a lasting, feminine finish that feels grounded yet airy. It is a reliable choice for daily wear during spring, offering a soft …

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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 & Cassis or Shiyaaka Gold?

Shiyaaka Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Gardenia & Cassis is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Shiyaaka Gold is rated 3.85/5 from 23 votes. Choose Gardenia & Cassis for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shiyaaka Gold for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia & Cassis or Shiyaaka Gold?

Shiyaaka Gold lasts longest (Shiyaaka Gold 76/100, Gardenia & Cassis 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia & Cassis or Shiyaaka Gold?

Shiyaaka Gold projects furthest (Shiyaaka Gold 67/100, Gardenia & Cassis 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardenia & Cassis and Shiyaaka Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Gardenia, Pear and Jasmine.

Is Gardenia & Cassis or Shiyaaka Gold better for summer or winter?

Gardenia & Cassis suits daytime wear; Shiyaaka Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia & Cassis and Shiyaaka Gold?

Gardenia & Cassis has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear Blossom, Cassis and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Pear, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber. Shiyaaka Gold has top notes of Musk, Bergamot and Gardenia, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine and Pear, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.