Fragrance comparison

Gardenia vs White Rose

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 712 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gardenia

Penhaligon's

3.96652 votes

Rank #2,791 White FloralGreen

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44%scent match

Some overlap

White Rose

Majouri

3.9860 votes

Rank #20,205 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gardenia takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Gardenia5/7

White Rose2/7

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

White RoseMajouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

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

35%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerGardeniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGardenia

SillageGardenia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value47

Category winnerWhite RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green83%

floral65%

tuberose48%

animalic30%

white floral100%

green91%

musky83%

rose74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral and green

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 to 30 minutes

Green NotesWhite FlowersLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

White MuskRoseSpicy Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskTuberoseBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Tuberose, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for White Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer81

Fall52

Winter30

Day100

Night31

Category winnerWhite RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

Men8

Unisex8

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#20,205

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews5

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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White Rose by Majouri delivers a crisp, clean floral profile centered around pale petals and soft greenery. The scent begins with a burst of tart lemon alongside fresh green notes and dew-kissed white flowers, presenting an immediate garden-fresh atmosphere. As the bright citrus settles, the core introduces a delicate…

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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 White Rose?

Gardenia takes 5 of 7 categories. Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes; White Rose is rated 3.98/5 from 60 votes. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose White Rose for a white floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia or White Rose?

Gardenia lasts longest (Gardenia 68/100, White Rose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia or White Rose?

Gardenia projects furthest (Gardenia 59/100, White Rose 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardenia and White Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Tuberose, Rose and Musk.

Is Gardenia or White Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gardenia and White Rose?

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. White Rose has top notes of Green Notes, White Flowers and Lemon, heart notes of White Musk, Rose and Spicy Notes, a base of Musk, Tuberose and Benzoin.