Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Gardenia vs Hypnotic Tuberose

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

Updated 675 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Gardenia

    Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Hypnotic Tuberose

    Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gardenia2/4
Hypnotic Tuberose2/4
Ratings & consensus
Gardenia
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Hypnotic Tuberose
Sillage & projection
Hypnotic Tuberose
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gardenia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GardeniaPenhaligon's
Hypnotic TuberoseJudith Williams
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 652 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.44/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%
Category winnerGardeniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

554 votes

38%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Tuberose

SillageHypnotic Tuberose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
green83%
floral65%
tuberose48%
animalic30%
white floral100%
tuberose92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
animalic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamon
Base
MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood
Top
VioletGingerBasilPeach
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangCinnamonRose
Base
Orange BlossomVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesViolet, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex11
Women87

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#21,862

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerGardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Penhaligon's Gardenia is a green white floral with a fresh, soapy lift rather than a thick tropical feel. The opening reads crisp and clean, then the heart turns fuller with gardenia, tuberose and jasmine, while vanilla, musk and sandalwood soften the dry-down. It suits shoppers who want an elegant floral with presenc…

Reviews →

Hypnotic Tuberose by Judith Williams is a bold floral composition defined by its creamy tuberose heart and spicy, ginger-infused opening. This 2012 release offers an intense, oriental floral profile that thrives in cooler weather. It is a distinctive choice for those who enjoy white florals with a noticeable, warm per…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gardenia or Hypnotic Tuberose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes; Hypnotic Tuberose is rated 3.44/5 from 23 votes. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Hypnotic Tuberose for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia or Hypnotic Tuberose?

Hypnotic Tuberose lasts longest (Hypnotic Tuberose 73/100, Gardenia 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia or Hypnotic Tuberose?

Projection is very close: Hypnotic Tuberose 61/100, Gardenia 59/100 for sillage.

Do Gardenia and Hypnotic Tuberose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and animalic accords. Common notes include Violet, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Gardenia or Hypnotic Tuberose better for summer or winter?

Hypnotic Tuberose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia and Hypnotic Tuberose?

Gardenia has top notes of Green Notes, Magnolia, Hyacinth and Rhuburb, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Hypnotic Tuberose has top notes of Violet, Ginger, Basil and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance