Gardenia vs Luxe Gardenia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gardenia takes 4 of 5 categories.
GardeniaChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Luxe GardeniaChoose it for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gardenia4/5
Luxe Gardenia1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gardenia
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gardenia
- Sillage & projection
- Gardenia
- Value for money
- Luxe Gardenia
- 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'sLuxe GardeniaYardleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 652 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%
Category winnerGardeniaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
554 votes
36%Love
36%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGardenia
SillageGardenia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLuxe GardeniaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
green83%
floral65%
tuberose48%
animalic30%
white floral100%
lactonic92%
floral84%
coconut77%
tropical69%
citrus61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamon
Base
MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
Coconut NectarSea SaltBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
GardeniaFrangipaniOrange BlossomMagnolia
Base4-6 hrs
AmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Bergamot, Gardenia and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Luxe Gardenia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer100
Fall17
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,832
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews63
Overall rank#58,715
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGardeniaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPenhaligon'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 →Yardley Luxe Gardenia is a breezy tropical white floral that opens with a splash of sea salt, creamy coconut nectar, and zesty bergamot. The heart blooms with sunny gardenia petals, sweet orange blossom, and lush frangipani, resting over a soft foundation of warm amber and sheer vanilla. It feels like stepping into a …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Gardenia or Luxe Gardenia?
Gardenia takes 4 of 5 categories. Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes; Luxe Gardenia is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Luxe Gardenia for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gardenia or Luxe Gardenia?
Gardenia lasts longest (Gardenia 68/100, Luxe Gardenia 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gardenia or Luxe Gardenia?
Gardenia projects furthest (Gardenia 59/100, Luxe Gardenia 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gardenia and Luxe Gardenia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Bergamot, Gardenia and Orange Blossom.
Is Gardenia or Luxe Gardenia better for summer or winter?
Luxe Gardenia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gardenia and Luxe Gardenia?
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. Luxe Gardenia has top notes of Coconut Nectar, Sea Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Amber and Vanilla.
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