Fragrance comparison

Liquid Sun vs Luxe Gardenia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

4 wins

Liquid Sun

Thalia Sodi

3.7980 votes

Rank #12,114 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Luxe Gardenia

Yardley

3.8614 votes

Rank #58,715 White FloralLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liquid Sun takes 4 of 5 categories.

Liquid Sun
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Luxe Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Liquid Sun4/5

Luxe Gardenia1/5

Ratings & consensus: Liquid Sun
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liquid Sun
Sillage & projection: Liquid Sun
Value for money: Luxe Gardenia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liquid Sun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liquid SunThalia Sodi

Luxe GardeniaYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

Category winnerLiquid SunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

74 votes

36%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLiquid Sun

SillageLiquid Sun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value79

Category winnerLuxe GardeniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fresh77%

green69%

tropical61%

white floral100%

lactonic92%

floral84%

coconut77%

tropical69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliMandarin LeafCoconut Nectar

Heart

Solar NotesOrange BlossomFrangipaniPeony

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberEbony Wood

Top15-30 mins

Coconut NectarSea SaltBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaFrangipaniOrange BlossomMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

AmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesCoconut Nectar, Orange Blossom, Frangipani and Amber. Durations are only published for Luxe Gardenia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer100

Fall22

Winter5

Day100

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,114

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#58,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLiquid SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liquid Sun by Thalia Sodi is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Liquid Sun was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Patricia Choux. Top notes are Neroli, Mandarin Leaf and Coconut Nectar; middle notes are Solar Notes, Orange Blossom, Frangipani and Peony; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and E…

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Yardley Luxe Gardenia is a breezy tropical white floral that opens with a splash of sea salt, creamy coconut nectar, and zesty bergamot. The heart blooms with sunny gardenia petals, sweet orange blossom, and lush frangipani, resting over a soft foundation of warm amber and sheer vanilla. It feels like stepping into a …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Liquid Sun or Luxe Gardenia?

Liquid Sun takes 4 of 5 categories. Liquid Sun is rated 3.79/5 from 80 votes; Luxe Gardenia is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose Liquid Sun for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Luxe Gardenia for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liquid Sun or Luxe Gardenia?

Liquid Sun lasts longest (Liquid Sun 57/100, Luxe Gardenia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liquid Sun or Luxe Gardenia?

Liquid Sun projects furthest (Liquid Sun 59/100, Luxe Gardenia 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liquid Sun and Luxe Gardenia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Coconut Nectar, Orange Blossom, Frangipani and Amber.

Is Liquid Sun or Luxe Gardenia better for summer or winter?

Liquid Sun suits daytime wear; Luxe Gardenia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liquid Sun and Luxe Gardenia?

Liquid Sun has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Leaf and Coconut Nectar, heart notes of Solar Notes, Orange Blossom, Frangipani and Peony, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Ebony Wood. Luxe Gardenia has top notes of Coconut Nectar, Sea Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Amber and Vanilla.