Fragrance comparison

Gardenia vs White Shoulders

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,211 ratings analysed

Gardenia

Floris

4.2339 votes

Rank #17,101 White FloralGreen

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

White Shoulders

Evyan

3.841,172 votes

Rank #1,619 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Shoulders takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Shoulders
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gardenia3/7

White Shoulders4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GardeniaFloris

White ShouldersEvyan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerGardeniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

31%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

1,172 votes

Category winnerGardeniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityWhite Shoulders

SillageWhite Shoulders

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value85

Category winnerWhite ShouldersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green83%

fruity65%

floral48%

woody30%

white floral100%

fresh88%

green77%

animalic65%

floral53%

powdery42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesFruity Notes

Heart

GardeniaJasmineLilyCyclamenTuberose

Base

SandalwoodFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices

Base5-7 hrs

CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lily. Durations are only published for White Shoulders, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall42

Winter26

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day100

Night32

Category winnerGardeniaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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#17,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris Gardenia opens with crisp green notes and a splash of bright fruity top notes. Within minutes, the heart releases white floral accords where creamy gardenia meets sweet jasmine, tuberose, cyclamen, and fresh lily. As the fragrance settles onto skin, the initial crisp greenness softens, allowing smooth sandalwoo…

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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 or White Shoulders?

White Shoulders takes 4 of 7 categories. Gardenia is rated 4.23/5 from 39 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia or White Shoulders?

White Shoulders lasts longest (White Shoulders 62/100, Gardenia 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia or White Shoulders?

Projection is very close: White Shoulders 57/100, Gardenia 56/100 for sillage.

Do Gardenia and White Shoulders smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lily.

Is Gardenia or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gardenia is the stronger pick. For winter, White Shoulders is the stronger pick. Gardenia suits daytime wear; White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia and White Shoulders?

Gardenia has top notes of Green Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Lily and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood and French labdanum. 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.