Is The Fragrance World UK Gardenia a dupe of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia?

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia EDP

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Gardenia EDP

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Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle Flora Gorgeous Gardenia EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2021 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle Gardenia EDP
£36.40 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £0.58/ml (150ml)
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£29.95 from
50ml at The Fragrance World
Best value £0.40/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Flora Gorgeous Gardenia EDP
A luminous, joyous white floral that blends creamy gardenia with juicy pear blossom and a playful brown sugar base. It is effortlessly charming and radiates feel-good energy.
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Our Verdict - Gardenia EDP
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (2021) - the pyramid maps the original's pear opening, gardenia heart, and brown sugar dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Flora Gorgeous Gardenia EDP A Gardenia EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Flora Gorgeous Gardenia EDP
Gardenia EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Brown Sugar 52% vs 42%
Patchouli 47% vs 31%
Gardenia 37% vs 43%
Jasmine 35% vs 33%
Red Fruits 32% vs 42%
Frangipani 27% vs 23%
Only in Flora Gorgeous Gardenia
Pear Blossom 38% Mandarin 29%
Shared Notes
Red Fruits 32% vs 42%
Only in Flora Gorgeous Gardenia
Pear Blossom 38% Mandarin 29%
Only in Gardenia
Pear 58%
Shared Notes
Gardenia 37% vs 43%
Jasmine 35% vs 33%
Frangipani 27% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Brown Sugar 52% vs 42%
Patchouli 47% vs 31%
Only in Gardenia
Sandalwood 26%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Gardenia
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The lush white florals and juicy fruits suit spring and early summer, while the sweetness and creamy undertones remain light enough for warmer weather but slightly less suited for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its cheerful, romantic floral character is ideal for dates and daily wear, projecting a welcoming aura without overwhelming a room. Less suited for sports and only moderately formal due to its playful sweetness.

Gardenia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

The pear-led opening and brown sugar-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Gucci bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Gucci signature.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
66%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Red Fruits, Brown Sugar, Patchouli

Key Differences

Adds mandarin and pear blossom, drops pear and sandalwood

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

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