Fragrance comparison

Gauguin vs Island Fiji

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Gauguin

Siordia Parfums

3.836 votes

Rank #54,842 White FloralTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Island Fiji

Michael Kors

4.2551 votes

Rank #39,787 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Island Fiji takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gauguin
Choose it for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.
Island Fiji
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gauguin1/4

Island Fiji3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Island Fiji
Sillage & projection: Island Fiji
Value for money: Gauguin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Island Fiji

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GauguinSiordia Parfums

Island FijiMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 65%

4.25/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

47%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIsland Fiji

SillageIsland Fiji

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerGauguinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tropical92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

woody69%

amber61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

floral77%

leather69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, tropical and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GardeniaFrangipaniTiare FlowerMangoAmberExotic WoodsMuskBitter Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Tiare FlowerTulipSuedeMangoFrangipaniJasmineKiwiCactusBirchGingerBulgarian RoseHoneysuckle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrangipani, Tiare Flower and Mango. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter7

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,842

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIsland FijiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gauguin by Siordia Parfums leans into a tropical white floral style, with gardenia, frangipani and tiare flower over mango, bitter orange, amber, woods and musk. It reads sunny, creamy and bright rather than heavy. From the available wear data, it appears to sit fairly close to the skin with moderate longevity. That m…

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Island Fiji is a tropical floral with a bright, juicy feel up top and a creamy white floral heart. Mango, kiwi and watery notes give it an airy island mood at first, while tiare, frangipani, jasmine and honeysuckle bring a sun-warmed, beachy softness. As it settles, the suede, birch and soft woods add a slightly smoky…

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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, Gauguin or Island Fiji?

Island Fiji takes 3 of 4 categories. Gauguin is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Island Fiji is rated 4.25/5 from 51 votes. Choose Gauguin for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer. Choose Island Fiji for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gauguin or Island Fiji?

Island Fiji lasts longest (Island Fiji 58/100, Gauguin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gauguin or Island Fiji?

Island Fiji projects furthest (Island Fiji 72/100, Gauguin 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gauguin and Island Fiji smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tropical and fruity accords. Common notes include Frangipani, Tiare Flower and Mango.