Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Violet vs Gardênia

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,593 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Gardênia

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.003 votes

Rank #59,617 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 3 of 4 categories.

No. 1 Twist Violet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gardênia
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No. 1 Twist Violet3/4

Gardênia1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 1 Twist Violet
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Twist Violet
Value for money: Gardênia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 1 Twist Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

GardêniaAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Twist Violet

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value63

Category winnerGardêniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

VioletPlumFruits

Heart3 to 5 hours

OrrisJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

GardeniaMimosaVioletCassia

Heart

White FlowersYlang-YlangPeachLicoricePlum

Base

Black Vanilla HuskOrrisSandalwoodCinnamonHeliotropeChocolateIncenseBenzoin

InformationalShared notesViolet, Plum, Orris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,593

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,617

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 1 Twist Violet by Clive Christian presents an opulent floral woody profile shaped by distinct powdery and fruity dimensions. The fragrance opens with a plush burst of sweet violet coupled with ripe plum and mixed fruits. This juicy start softens into a dense floral heart where earthy orris root meets clean jasmine…

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Gardênia by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with creamy gardenia and sweet mimosa before settling into dark licorice, plum, and warm cinnamon on a heavy powdery base. It wears best during crisp autumn afternoons or chilly winter evenings in formal settings. The composition balances lush white florals with dense black v…

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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, No. 1 Twist Violet or Gardênia?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 3 of 4 categories. No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; Gardênia is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gardênia for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Twist Violet or Gardênia?

No. 1 Twist Violet lasts longest (No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100, Gardênia 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 1 Twist Violet or Gardênia?

No. 1 Twist Violet projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100, Gardênia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Twist Violet and Gardênia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet, Plum, Orris and Sandalwood.

Is No. 1 Twist Violet or Gardênia better for summer or winter?

No. 1 Twist Violet suits daytime wear; Gardênia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 1 Twist Violet and Gardênia?

No. 1 Twist Violet has top notes of Violet, Plum and Fruits, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. Gardênia has top notes of Gardenia, Mimosa, Violet and Cassia, heart notes of White Flowers, Ylang-Ylang, Peach and Licorice, a base of Black Vanilla Husk, Orris, Sandalwood and Cinnamon.