Fragrance comparison

Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere vs L’Heure Dorée

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere

pH Fragrances

4.0543 votes

Rank #31,371 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

L’Heure Dorée

Studio Sable

4.836 votes

Rank #32,652 OzonicAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Heure Dorée takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’Heure Dorée
Choose it for a ozonic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere1/4

L’Heure Dorée3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L’Heure Dorée
Sillage & projection: L’Heure Dorée
Value for money: L’Heure Dorée
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gardenia & Jasmine of CashmerepH Fragrances

L’Heure DoréeStudio Sable

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 46%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

49%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityL’Heure Dorée

SillageL’Heure Dorée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winnerL’Heure DoréeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus88%

amber77%

yellow floral65%

sweet53%

balsamic42%

ozonic100%

amber92%

white floral84%

green77%

aquatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotPeach

Heart

Jasmine SambacGardeniaBroomOrange Blossom

Base

LabdanumPeru BalsamVanila

Notes

Red MandarinLabdanumJasmine SambacViolet LeavesPeachBlack Tea

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Jasmine Sambac and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall41

Winter35

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,371

PerfumerMarypierre Julien

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,652

PerfumerLygia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGardenia & Jasmine of CashmereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

pH Fragrances Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere starts with a crisp burst of bitter orange and bergamot before opening into thick white florals. Gardenia leads the middle phase with a heavy, waxy density, accompanied by jasmine sambac and green orange blossom. A subtle peach note adds fruitiness without turning overly su…

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L’Heure Dorée by Studio Sable opens with a sharp splash of red mandarin poured over steep peach black tea. As the initial tannic fizz quiets, jasmine sambac and violet leaves bring a green, ozonic crispness across the skin. A subtle base of resinous labdanum grounds the fruitiness, creating a calming daytime scent bui…

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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 & Jasmine of Cashmere or L’Heure Dorée?

L’Heure Dorée takes 3 of 4 categories. Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere is rated 4.05/5 from 43 votes; L’Heure Dorée is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L’Heure Dorée for a ozonic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere or L’Heure Dorée?

L’Heure Dorée lasts longest (L’Heure Dorée 80/100, Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere or L’Heure Dorée?

L’Heure Dorée projects furthest (L’Heure Dorée 75/100, Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere and L’Heure Dorée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine Sambac and Labdanum.

Is Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere or L’Heure Dorée better for summer or winter?

Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere suits daytime wear; L’Heure Dorée suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere and L’Heure Dorée?

Gardenia & Jasmine of Cashmere has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia, Broom and Orange Blossom, a base of Labdanum, Peru Balsam and Vanila. L’Heure Dorée features Red Mandarin, Labdanum, Jasmine Sambac, Violet Leaves and Peach.