Fragrance comparison

LA MAR vs Gardenia 栀子

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 389 ratings analysed

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Gardenia 栀子

Aynoir 安喏

4.006 votes

Rank #38,721 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

LA MAR
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gardenia 栀子
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

LA MAR2/4

Gardenia 栀子2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: LA MAR
Sillage & projection: Gardenia 栀子
Value for money: Gardenia 栀子
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: LA MAR

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LA MARHouse of BŌ

Gardenia 栀子Aynoir 安喏

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLA MAR

SillageGardenia 栀子

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value67

Category winnerGardenia 栀子Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

white floral100%

fruity90%

lactonic80%

green70%

citrus60%

coconut50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, lactonic and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaSea waterPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseJasmine SambacGinger

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutAlmond MilkOlibanum

Top

Nashi PearMandarin

Heart

GardeniaJasmine Sambac

Base

GrassCoconut

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine Sambac and Coconut. Durations are only published for LA MAR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 36%Date 30%Work 20%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLA MARHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of BŌ LA MAR captures the scent of sun-warmed skin coming straight out of the ocean. The opening pairs creamy gardenia blossoms with a brisk splash of salty sea water and a subtle prickle of pink pepper. As the floral core settles, rich Indian tuberose and jasmine emerge over a smooth base of coconut and almond …

Reviews →

Gardenia 栀子 opens with juicy nashi pear and mandarin, then settles into a creamy white floral heart of gardenia and jasmine sambac. In wear, it reads fresh, green, and lightly milky rather than dense. It may suit shoppers who want a modern gardenia with a clean hotel-lobby feel, especially in warm weather. Based on …

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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, LA MAR or Gardenia 栀子?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Gardenia 栀子 is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gardenia 栀子 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Gardenia 栀子?

LA MAR lasts longest (LA MAR 59/100, Gardenia 栀子 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LA MAR or Gardenia 栀子?

Projection is very close: Gardenia 栀子 50/100, LA MAR 48/100 for sillage.

Do LA MAR and Gardenia 栀子 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, lactonic and coconut accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine Sambac and Coconut.

Is LA MAR or Gardenia 栀子 better for summer or winter?

LA MAR suits daytime wear; Gardenia 栀子 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LA MAR and Gardenia 栀子?

LA MAR has top notes of Gardenia, Sea water and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Ginger, a base of Coconut, Almond Milk and Olibanum. Gardenia 栀子 has top notes of Nashi Pear and Mandarin, heart notes of Gardenia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Grass and Coconut.