Fragrance comparison

Icon Black vs Zara Gardenia 2017

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 685 ratings analysed

Icon Black

Ga-De

3.6629 votes

Rank #40,522 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Zara Gardenia 2017

Zara

4.10656 votes

Rank #2,100 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Gardenia 2017 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Icon Black
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zara Gardenia 2017
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Icon Black1/7

Zara Gardenia 20176/7

Ratings & consensus: Zara Gardenia 2017
Community sentiment: Zara Gardenia 2017
Longevity: Zara Gardenia 2017
Sillage & projection: Zara Gardenia 2017
Value for money: Zara Gardenia 2017
Versatility: Icon Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Gardenia 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Icon BlackGa-De

Zara Gardenia 2017Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 59%Had 31%Want 10%

4.10/ 5 · 656 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerZara Gardenia 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

34%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

656 votes

Category winnerZara Gardenia 2017Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityZara Gardenia 2017

SillageZara Gardenia 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value83

Category winnerZara Gardenia 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

lavender72%

aromatic58%

musky44%

powdery30%

white floral100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotTangerineLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderBay Leaf

Base3-5 hrs

Black MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

RaspberryTangerineBergamotPeachLemon

Heart

GardeniaWhite FlowersJasmine

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodPatchouliMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Lemon and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Icon Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall85

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Spring51

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIcon BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

Casual 44%Work 31%Date 14%Party 10%

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,100

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews58

Category winnerZara Gardenia 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Icon Black by Ga-De delivers a straightforward, budget-friendly aromatic scent built around zesty citrus and classic herbal tones. The initial spray rushes out with a sharp burst of lemon, tangy tangerine, and bitter bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as herbal French lavender and dry bay leaf t…

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Zara Gardenia 2017 offers a sweet floral experience for women, blending bright raspberry and tangerine with a soft heart of gardenia and jasmine. The base settles into a creamy vanilla and cashmere wood finish, making it a popular choice for those who enjoy gourmand-leaning scents. It is a warm, approachable option fo…

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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, Icon Black or Zara Gardenia 2017?

Zara Gardenia 2017 takes 6 of 7 categories. Icon Black is rated 3.66/5 from 29 votes; Zara Gardenia 2017 is rated 4.10/5 from 656 votes. Choose Icon Black for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zara Gardenia 2017 for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Icon Black or Zara Gardenia 2017?

Zara Gardenia 2017 lasts longest (Zara Gardenia 2017 61/100, Icon Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Icon Black or Zara Gardenia 2017?

Zara Gardenia 2017 projects furthest (Zara Gardenia 2017 60/100, Icon Black 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Icon Black and Zara Gardenia 2017 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Lemon and Vanilla.

Is Icon Black or Zara Gardenia 2017 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Icon Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Zara Gardenia 2017 is the stronger pick. Icon Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Icon Black and Zara Gardenia 2017?

Icon Black has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Bay Leaf, a base of Black Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. Zara Gardenia 2017 has top notes of Raspberry, Tangerine, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Musk.