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Gatsby 22 vs Vintage Love

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

Updated 177 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gatsby 22 takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Gatsby 22

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Vintage Love

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gatsby 224/6
Vintage Love2/6
Ratings & consensus
Gatsby 22
Community sentiment
Vintage Love
Longevity
Gatsby 22
Sillage & projection
Gatsby 22
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Vintage Love
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gatsby 22

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gatsby 22Ormonde Jayne
Vintage LoveMarks & Spencer
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
4.04/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%
Category winnerGatsby 22Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
31%Like
24%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

72 votes

24%Love
64%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerVintage LoveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityGatsby 22

SillageGatsby 22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value62
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
powdery77%
floral69%
woody61%
white floral100%
floral92%
fruity84%
woody77%
citrus69%
musky61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotLemonPink Pepper
Heart
OsmanthusOrange BlossomViolet
Base
MuskVetiverLeatherTonka Bean
Notes
OsmanthusOrange BlossomPrecious WoodsMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for Vintage Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer25
Fall42
Winter33
Day100
Night27
Category winnerVintage LoveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men41
Unisex52
Women7

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#23,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerGatsby 22Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gatsby 22 opens with bright bergamot, lemon and a light snap of pink pepper, then settles into clean orange blossom, osmanthus and violet over musky vetiver. Shoppers often describe it as crisp, sparkling and modern, with a slightly masculine unisex tilt. It is best sampled as a polished citrus floral for spring and e…

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Vintage Love by Marks & Spencer presents a classic oriental floral profile centered on radiant orange blossom and apricot-tinged osmanthus. Despite its nostalgic name, the scent delivers a bright, clean floral freshness that settles into smooth precious woods and soft musk. The opening carries a lively citrus spark an…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gatsby 22 or Vintage Love?

Gatsby 22 takes 4 of 6 categories. Gatsby 22 is rated 3.96/5 from 152 votes; Vintage Love is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Gatsby 22 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vintage Love for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gatsby 22 or Vintage Love?

Gatsby 22 lasts longest (Gatsby 22 74/100, Vintage Love 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gatsby 22 or Vintage Love?

Gatsby 22 projects furthest (Gatsby 22 63/100, Vintage Love 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gatsby 22 and Vintage Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Gatsby 22 or Vintage Love better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gatsby 22 and Vintage Love?

Gatsby 22 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Leather and Tonka Bean. Vintage Love features Osmanthus, Orange Blossom, Precious Woods and Musk.

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