Fragrance comparison

Gardez Moi vs VG V

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 676 ratings analysed

Gardez Moi

Jovoy Paris

3.85611 votes

Rank #29,553 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

VG V

Van Gils

3.9865 votes

Rank #12,384 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VG V takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gardez Moi
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
VG V
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gardez Moi1/7

VG V6/7

Ratings & consensus: Gardez Moi
Community sentiment: VG V
Longevity: VG V
Sillage & projection: VG V
Value for money: VG V
Versatility: VG V
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: VG V

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gardez MoiJovoy Paris

VG VVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 611 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%

Category winnerGardez MoiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

611 votes

35%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerVG VMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVG V

SillageVG V

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVG VBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral90%

sweet80%

aromatic70%

floral60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

lavender69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Tomato LeafAldehydesCyclamenCorianderBlack Pepper

Heart

GardeniaWhite LilyJasmineYlang-YlangMimosa absolute

Base

RaspberryVanillaMuskStyraxOakmossVirginia Cedar

Top20-40 mins

Blood OrangeCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for VG V, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall77

Winter55

Day100

Night43

Category winnerVG VMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,553

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVG VHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gardez Moi by Jovoy Paris offers a thick, buttery white floral profile cut by a sharp green opening. Designed by Bertrand Duchaufour, it centers on a dense gardenia and ylang-ylang core. It suits collectors who appreciate bold, classical structures with a heavy, sweet presence rather than sheer office-safe sprays.

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VG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…

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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, Gardez Moi or VG V?

VG V takes 6 of 7 categories. Gardez Moi is rated 3.85/5 from 611 votes; VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes. Choose Gardez Moi for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardez Moi or VG V?

They last about the same: VG V 72/100, Gardez Moi 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gardez Moi or VG V?

VG V projects furthest (VG V 68/100, Gardez Moi 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardez Moi and VG V smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.

Is Gardez Moi or VG V better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gardez Moi and VG V?

Gardez Moi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Aldehydes, Cyclamen and Coriander, heart notes of Gardenia, White Lily, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Raspberry, Vanilla, Musk and Styrax. VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.