Hypnotic Tuberose vs Gardenia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Hypnotic TuberoseChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
GardeniaChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Hypnotic Tuberose2/4
Gardenia2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Gardenia
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hypnotic Tuberose
- Sillage & projection
- Hypnotic Tuberose
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gardenia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Hypnotic TuberoseJudith WilliamsGardeniaPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.44/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%
3.96/ 5 · 652 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerGardeniaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
35%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
554 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHypnotic Tuberose
SillageHypnotic Tuberose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
animalic61%
white floral100%
green83%
floral65%
tuberose48%
animalic30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
VioletGingerBasilPeach
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangCinnamonRose
Base
Orange BlossomVanillaPatchouli
Top
Green NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamon
Base
MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood
InformationalShared notesViolet, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,862
PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#2,842
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews63
Category winnerGardeniaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHypnotic Tuberose by Judith Williams is a bold floral composition defined by its creamy tuberose heart and spicy, ginger-infused opening. This 2012 release offers an intense, oriental floral profile that thrives in cooler weather. It is a distinctive choice for those who enjoy white florals with a noticeable, warm per…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Hypnotic Tuberose or Gardenia?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hypnotic Tuberose is rated 3.44/5 from 23 votes; Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes. Choose Hypnotic Tuberose for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Hypnotic Tuberose or Gardenia?
Hypnotic Tuberose lasts longest (Hypnotic Tuberose 73/100, Gardenia 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hypnotic Tuberose or Gardenia?
Projection is very close: Hypnotic Tuberose 61/100, Gardenia 59/100 for sillage.
Do Hypnotic Tuberose and Gardenia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and animalic accords. Common notes include Violet, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Cinnamon.
Is Hypnotic Tuberose or Gardenia better for summer or winter?
Hypnotic Tuberose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hypnotic Tuberose and Gardenia?
Hypnotic Tuberose has top notes of Violet, Ginger, Basil and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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.
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