OWN IV vs Garden of Memory
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Garden of Memory takes 3 of 5 categories.
OWN IVChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Garden of MemoryChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OWN IV2/5
Garden of Memory3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- OWN IV
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Garden of Memory
- Sillage & projection
- Garden of Memory
- Value for money
- Garden of Memory
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- OWN IV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OWN IVMithGarden of MemoryMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 53%Had 17%Want 31%
4.17/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%
Category winnerOWN IVRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
39%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGarden of Memory
SillageGarden of Memory
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGarden of MemoryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral91%
musky83%
fruity74%
fresh65%
sweet56%
floral100%
fresh90%
fruity80%
citrus70%
rose60%
musky50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange Blossom
Heart
AppleJasminePeachRoseLavenderMelon
Base
MuskAmbergris
Top
PeonyCitrusesPeachMandarin OrangePink PepperMelonApple
Heart
OsmanthusRoseJasmine
Base
MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesApple, Jasmine, Peach and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter8
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer82
Fall73
Winter0
Day100
Night8
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,569
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#39,446
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerOWN IVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMith OWN IV is an easygoing, bright citrus fragrance designed for hot, sunny days and effortless daily wear. It opens with an energetic splash of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom that immediately wakes up the senses. As it settles on your skin, a refreshing blend of crisp apple, ripe melon, soft jasmine, and clean …
Reviews →Garden of Memory opens as a bright floral fruit scent with peony, citrus and juicy peach over a soft rose and jasmine heart. It reads fresh, lightly sweet and musky, with a clean sandalwood and patchouli base. On skin, it usually leans airy and easy rather than heavy, though the peach and melon sweetness may feel shar…
Reviews →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, OWN IV or Garden of Memory?
Garden of Memory takes 3 of 5 categories. OWN IV is rated 4.43/5 from 14 votes; Garden of Memory is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose OWN IV for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Garden of Memory for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, OWN IV or Garden of Memory?
Garden of Memory lasts longest (Garden of Memory 67/100, OWN IV 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, OWN IV or Garden of Memory?
Garden of Memory projects furthest (Garden of Memory 50/100, OWN IV 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do OWN IV and Garden of Memory smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Jasmine, Peach and Rose.
Is OWN IV or Garden of Memory better for summer or winter?
OWN IV suits daytime wear; Garden of Memory suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in OWN IV and Garden of Memory?
OWN IV has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Apple, Jasmine, Peach and Rose, a base of Musk and Ambergris. Garden of Memory has top notes of Peony, Citruses, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Osmanthus, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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