Fragrance comparison

Metallic Flower vs Gardênia

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

3 wins

Metallic Flower

Zara

3.7117 votes

Rank #35,325 MuskyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Gardênia

Granado

4.41205 votes

Rank #8,954 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Metallic Flower takes 3 of 5 categories.

Metallic Flower
Choose it for a musky and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gardênia
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Metallic Flower3/5

Gardênia2/5

Ratings & consensus: Gardênia
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Metallic Flower
Sillage & projection: Metallic Flower
Value for money: Metallic Flower
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gardênia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Metallic FlowerZara

GardêniaGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

4.41/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerGardêniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

59%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

58%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMetallic Flower

SillageMetallic Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMetallic FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

rose83%

powdery65%

green48%

floral30%

white floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both musky and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White Tea

Heart

White Rose

Base

Musk

Top

Sicilian LemonCassisCardamom

Heart

GardeniaWhite TeaWhite Rose

Base

MuskFrankincenseAmber

InformationalShared notesWhite Tea, White Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter43

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,954

PerfumerChristian Alori

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerGardêniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Metallic Flower opens with a crisp hit of White Tea that feels sharp and green. As it settles, a synthetic White Rose comes forward, supported by a clean Musk base. It wears light and airy, suited for mild spring mornings or casual errands, though its sheer structure fades quickly from skin.

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Granado Gardênia opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian lemon and blackcurrant cassis, softened by a quiet flick of cardamom. The heart focuses on a green, dew-drenched gardenia layered with white tea and white rose, steering clear of heavy tropical sweetness. As it settles, clean musk and light frankincense cling quiet…

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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, Metallic Flower or Gardênia?

Metallic Flower takes 3 of 5 categories. Metallic Flower is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes; Gardênia is rated 4.41/5 from 205 votes. Choose Metallic Flower for a musky and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gardênia for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Metallic Flower or Gardênia?

Metallic Flower lasts longest (Metallic Flower 56/100, Gardênia 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Metallic Flower or Gardênia?

Metallic Flower projects furthest (Metallic Flower 62/100, Gardênia 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Metallic Flower and Gardênia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and green accords. Common notes include White Tea, White Rose and Musk.

Is Metallic Flower or Gardênia better for summer or winter?

Metallic Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Metallic Flower and Gardênia?

Metallic Flower has top notes of White Tea, heart notes of White Rose, a base of Musk. Gardênia has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Cassis and Cardamom, heart notes of Gardenia, White Tea and White Rose, a base of Musk, Frankincense and Amber.