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Daisy Eau de Toilette bottle Daisy EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2007 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Gardenia & Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Gardenia & Vanilla EDP
Our Verdict

Marks & Spencer's Gardenia & Vanilla smells very similar to Marc Jacobs' Daisy, but there are subtle differences. Daisy is a sparkling, youthful floral, with a focus on violet and a lighter feel. Gardenia & Vanilla is creamier and more unisex, emphasizing the gardenia and vanilla notes. The M&S fragrance offers impressive performance for the price, while Daisy has a more refined, airy quality. If you want a budget-friendly alternative, go for Gardenia & Vanilla. If you prefer a brighter, airier, more complex floral, choose Daisy.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Daisy if...
  • You want a brighter, more youthful floral scent.
  • You prefer a more well-known designer fragrance.
  • You enjoy a sparkling violet note.
  • You want a lighter, airier fragrance.
Choose Gardenia & Vanilla if...
  • You are looking for a budget-friendly option.
  • You prefer a creamier, sweeter vanilla dry down.
  • You want a fragrance that is unisex leaning.
  • You want a simple, office-friendly scent.
Our Verdict - Daisy EDT
A sparkling, easygoing floral that radiates youthful optimism. Daisy is light, breathable, and instantly recognizable, making it perfect for sunny days and everyday joy.
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Our Verdict - Gardenia & Vanilla EDP
A creamy gardenia-vanilla floral with sparkling grapefruit lift, widely positioned as the high-street take on Marc Jacobs Daisy. Office-friendly, easygoing, and routinely called out as a best-value M&S dupe.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Daisy EDT
Gardenia & Vanilla EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 33% vs 76%
Only in Gardenia & Vanilla
Apple 24%
Shared Notes
Violet 35% vs 13%
Gardenia 33% vs 86%
Only in Daisy
Jasmine 32%
Shared Notes
Musk 35% vs 17%
Vanilla 30% vs 50%
Only in Daisy
Woody 34%
Only in Gardenia & Vanilla
Sandalwood 32%

Accords

Daisy Gardenia & Vanilla
95%
White Floral
100%
Vanilla
85%
80%
Ozonic
70%
Powdery
60%
Citrus
55%
Lactonic
60%
55%
Fruity
50%
Aquatic
Green
50%
48%
Woody
45%
Musky
Animalic
20%
White Floral shared
95%
100%
85%
80%
70%
Citrus shared
60%
55%
60%
55%
50%
50%
48%
45%
20%

Performance

Daisy Gardenia & Vanilla
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Daisy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

With its fresh green, citrus, and airy floral notes, Daisy shines in spring and summer, where its lightness and breezy character feel most natural. It lacks the warmth and depth to stand out in colder months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its gentle projection and soft floral freshness make it ideal for daytime, office, and casual wear. It is playful enough for dates yet too airy for formal evening occasions.

Gardenia & Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Sparkling grapefruit and dewy gardenia keep this firmly in spring and summer territory; the creamy vanilla gives it just enough warmth for early autumn but it lacks the depth for cold months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Soft projection and a clean white-floral character fit casual, office, and daytime date wear easily. Too understated for formal events or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
71%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Daisy EDT
Gardenia & Vanilla EDP
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