Fragrance comparison

Jeans vs Marc Jacobs Gardenia

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Jeans

Mahogany

4.0369 votes

Rank #24,715 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Marc Jacobs Gardenia

Marc Jacobs

4.0964 votes

Rank #16,816 White FloralLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Gardenia takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jeans
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc Jacobs Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jeans2/7

Marc Jacobs Gardenia5/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Gardenia
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Gardenia
Longevity: Marc Jacobs Gardenia
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Gardenia
Value for money: Jeans
Versatility: Jeans
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Gardenia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JeansMahogany

Marc Jacobs GardeniaMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 41%Had 26%Want 33%

4.09/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 83%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs GardeniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

45%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerMarc Jacobs GardeniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMarc Jacobs Gardenia

SillageMarc Jacobs Gardenia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value50

Category winnerJeansBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

lactonic83%

warm spicy65%

animalic48%

fruity30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Wild BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaHoneysuckleCyclamen

Base

VanillaPralineCaramelAmberWoody NotesSandalwoodCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaHoneysuckleJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerMuskCedar

Base5-7 hrs

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InformationalShared notesGardenia, Honeysuckle, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Gardenia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall86

Winter59

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer65

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night37

Category winnerJeansMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#16,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMarc Jacobs GardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jeans by Mahogany offers a casual floral fruity gourmand experience that centers on sweet pralines and bright berries. It works best as an easygoing daytime option for cool spring days when you want a noticeable sweetness that is not overly heavy. A blend of jasmine and vanilla keeps the scent simple, approachable, an…

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Marc Jacobs Gardenia opens with a vivid spray of sweet honeysuckle and green jasmine petals before settling into its star flower. Give it three minutes. The initial alcohol flash quickly burns off, letting a buttery gardenia bloom across the skin with remarkable intensity. A quiet pulse of fresh ginger keeps the petal…

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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, Jeans or Marc Jacobs Gardenia?

Marc Jacobs Gardenia takes 5 of 7 categories. Jeans is rated 4.03/5 from 69 votes; Marc Jacobs Gardenia is rated 4.09/5 from 64 votes. Choose Jeans for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Gardenia for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jeans or Marc Jacobs Gardenia?

Marc Jacobs Gardenia lasts longest (Marc Jacobs Gardenia 65/100, Jeans 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jeans or Marc Jacobs Gardenia?

Marc Jacobs Gardenia projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Gardenia 72/100, Jeans 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jeans and Marc Jacobs Gardenia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Honeysuckle, Cedar and Musk.

Is Jeans or Marc Jacobs Gardenia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Gardenia is the stronger pick. For winter, Jeans is the stronger pick. Jeans suits daytime wear; Marc Jacobs Gardenia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jeans and Marc Jacobs Gardenia?

Jeans has top notes of Wild Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Praline, Caramel and Amber. Marc Jacobs Gardenia has top notes of Gardenia, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, heart notes of Ginger, Musk and Cedar.