Fragrance comparison

New York Gardenia vs Saks Fifth Avenue for Her

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 340 ratings analysed

New York Gardenia

Bond No 9

4.3388 votes

Rank #23,553 White FloralTuberose

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98%scent match

Very similar

5 wins

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her

Bond No 9

3.95252 votes

Rank #7,918 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her takes 5 of 7 categories.

New York Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

New York Gardenia2/7

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her5/7

Ratings & consensus: New York Gardenia
Community sentiment: New York Gardenia
Longevity: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Sillage & projection: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Value for money: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Versatility: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New York GardeniaBond No 9

Saks Fifth Avenue for HerBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 67%

3.95/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerNew York GardeniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

1%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

50%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

225 votes

Category winnerNew York GardeniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaks Fifth Avenue for Her

SillageSaks Fifth Avenue for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSaks Fifth Avenue for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

green30%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

lactonic30%

Scent match98%Very similar · both white floral, tuberose and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TuberoseGardeniaVanillaJasmineVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

TuberoseGardeniaJasmineVanillaVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Gardenia, Vanilla and Jasmine. 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

Summer79

Fall58

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall66

Winter59

Day100

Night74

Category winnerSaks Fifth Avenue for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,918

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSaks Fifth Avenue for HerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New York Gardenia is a creamy white floral with tuberose doing much of the talking. It opens lush and polished, then settles into a smoother mix of gardenia, jasmine and vanilla with a soft green touch from vetiver. It usually reads feminine despite the unisex label, and it makes the most sense for someone who wants a…

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Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is a plush white floral built around gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine, with vanilla softening the base and vetiver keeping it from turning too creamy. It opens polished and rich, then settles into a warm, floral cloud that feels dressy, feminine, and a little old-school in the best way. This s…

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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, New York Gardenia or Saks Fifth Avenue for Her?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her takes 5 of 7 categories. New York Gardenia is rated 4.33/5 from 88 votes; Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is rated 3.95/5 from 252 votes. Choose New York Gardenia for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Saks Fifth Avenue for Her for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, New York Gardenia or Saks Fifth Avenue for Her?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her lasts longest (Saks Fifth Avenue for Her 84/100, New York Gardenia 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New York Gardenia or Saks Fifth Avenue for Her?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her projects furthest (Saks Fifth Avenue for Her 80/100, New York Gardenia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New York Gardenia and Saks Fifth Avenue for Her smell similar?

Very similar: a 98% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and vanilla accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Gardenia, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is New York Gardenia or Saks Fifth Avenue for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is the stronger pick. Saks Fifth Avenue for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New York Gardenia and Saks Fifth Avenue for Her?

New York Gardenia features Tuberose, Gardenia, Vanilla, Jasmine and Vetiver. Saks Fifth Avenue for Her features Tuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine, Vanilla and Vetiver.