Fragrance comparison

Moderne vs Snowy Gardenia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Moderne

kari

3.001 votes

Rank #72,105 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Snowy Gardenia

Flower Knows

4.0730 votes

Rank #38,309 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Moderne
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Snowy Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Moderne2/4

Snowy Gardenia2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Modernekari

Snowy GardeniaFlower Knows

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

43%Like

20%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySnowy Gardenia

SillageModerne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value65

Category winnerModerneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

musky77%

powdery69%

rose61%

white floral100%

fruity86%

woody72%

floral58%

citrus44%

lactonic30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both white floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPink PepperBergamotPear

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmine SambacGardeniaRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

Black CurrantBergamotPear

Heart

GardeniaJasminePlumeria

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Pear and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer46

Fall23

Winter69

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSnowy GardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moderne by Kari brings a quiet, understated character to the modern man's vanity. It balances bright top notes like pear and black currant against a slow-burning foundation of sandalwood and warm amber. This scent offers a clean, work-friendly presence that stays close to the skin. It feels right for spring mornings, …

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Snowy Gardenia by Flower Knows opens with a crisp splash of bergamot, sweet Asian pear, and tart black currant. As the initial fruit sweetness softens on skin, a lush bouquet of gardenia, jasmine, and plumeria takes center stage. The scent settles into a clean base of light sandalwood, soft patchouli, and fluffy musk.…

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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, Moderne or Snowy Gardenia?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Moderne is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Snowy Gardenia is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Moderne for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Snowy Gardenia for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moderne or Snowy Gardenia?

Snowy Gardenia lasts longest (Snowy Gardenia 53/100, Moderne 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moderne or Snowy Gardenia?

Moderne projects furthest (Moderne 50/100, Snowy Gardenia 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moderne and Snowy Gardenia smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Pear and Gardenia.

Is Moderne or Snowy Gardenia better for summer or winter?

Snowy Gardenia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moderne and Snowy Gardenia?

Moderne has top notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Snowy Gardenia has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Plumeria, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.