Fragrance comparison

Gardenia vs Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 726 ratings analysed

Gardenia

Penhaligon's

3.96652 votes

Rank #2,581 White FloralGreen

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011

Zara

3.8974 votes

Rank #14,096 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gardenia3/7

Zara Woman Rose Gold 20113/7

Ratings & consensus: Gardenia
Community sentiment: Gardenia
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011
Value for money: Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011
Versatility: Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011
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

Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 46%

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

27%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerGardeniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageZara Woman Rose Gold 2011

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value79

Category winnerZara Woman Rose Gold 2011Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green83%

floral65%

tuberose48%

animalic30%

floral100%

citrus91%

green83%

white floral74%

amber65%

musky56%

Scent match49%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 NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamon

Base

MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood

Top

MagnoliaGreen Notes

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Magnolia, Orange Blossom and Musk. 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–

Spring71

Summer67

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night36

Category winnerZara Woman Rose Gold 2011Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#14,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 opens with a sharp burst of crisp green notes and magnolia before shifting into a rich floral core. Orange blossom anchors the heart, giving the composition a clean yet lush white floral presence that punches well above its price tag. As the fragrance settles on skin, a warm base of amber and…

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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 Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes; Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 is rated 3.89/5 from 74 votes. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia or Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011?

They last about the same: Gardenia 68/100, Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia or Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011?

Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 projects furthest (Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 73/100, Gardenia 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardenia and Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Magnolia, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Gardenia or Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 is the stronger pick. For winter, Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 is the stronger pick. Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia and Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011?

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. Zara Woman Rose Gold 2011 has top notes of Magnolia and Green Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Amber and Musk.