Fragrance comparison

Gardenia vs Roxy

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 879 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gardenia

Penhaligon's

3.96652 votes

Rank #2,832 White FloralGreen

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Roxy

4.01227 votes

Rank #9,539 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gardenia takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Gardenia4/7

Roxy3/7

Ratings & consensus: Roxy
Community sentiment: Gardenia
Longevity: Gardenia
Sillage & projection: Gardenia
Value for money: Roxy
Versatility: Roxy
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

RoxyRoxy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 33%Had 68%Want 0%

Category winnerRoxyRating 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

34%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerGardeniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGardenia

SillageGardenia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRoxyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green83%

floral65%

tuberose48%

animalic30%

fruity100%

floral90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

MuskFrangipaniSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Roxy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer100

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night12

Category winnerRoxyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#9,539

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews26

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…

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Roxy by Roxy opens with a bright splash of tart red berries and mixed orchard fruit that instantly brings sunny boardwalks and beach totes to mind. As the sharp fruitiness mellows, a lush heart of sweet magnolia, creamy ylang-ylang, and soft violet creates a cheerful floral blend that feels fresh rather than heavy. Tr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gardenia or Roxy?

Gardenia takes 4 of 7 categories. Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes; Roxy is rated 4.01/5 from 227 votes. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Roxy for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia or Roxy?

They last about the same: Gardenia 68/100, Roxy 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia or Roxy?

Projection is very close: Gardenia 59/100, Roxy 58/100 for sillage.

Do Gardenia and Roxy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Gardenia or Roxy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gardenia and Roxy?

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. Roxy has top notes of Fruity Notes and Red Berries, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Frangipani, Sandalwood and Amber.