Is Marks & Spencer Gardenia & Vanilla a dupe of Marc Jacobs Daisy?
Daisy EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2007 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Gardenia & Vanilla EDP
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.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- 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.
- 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.
A sparkling, easygoing floral that radiates youthful optimism. Daisy is light, breathable, and instantly recognizable, making it perfect for sunny days and everyday joy.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
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
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
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.
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Grapefruit, Vanilla, Musk
Adds jasmine and strawberry, drops apple and sandalwood
Where to buy
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Import charges may apply
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