Cruel Gardénia vs Mimosa & Cardamom
Cruel Gardénia and Mimosa & Cardamom overlap 50% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Cruel Gardénia came out in 2008, Mimosa & Cardamom in 2015.
At a glance
| Cruel Gardénia | Mimosa & Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Guerlain | Jo Malone |
| Release year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Rating | 7.5/10356 votes | 7.7/10388 votes |
| Longevity | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Sillage | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 |
When to wear
| Cruel Gardénia | Mimosa & Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 35% | 34% |
| Summer | 29% | 25% |
| Autumn | 23% | 29% |
| Winter | 13% | 13% |
| Cruel Gardénia | Mimosa & Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 25% | 28% |
| Casual | 22% | 26% |
| Office | 21% | 25% |
| Evening | 16% | 11% |
| Nighttime | 15% | 7% |
Notes
In both
- Damask rose
- Sandalwood
- Tonka bean
Cruel Gardénia
Only in this one
- Peach
- Neroli
- Ylang-ylang
- Gardenia
- White musk
- Vanilla
Mimosa & Cardamom
Only in this one
- Heliotrope
- Cardamom
- Mimosa
Accords
Cruel Gardénia
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Woody
- Powdery
Mimosa & Cardamom
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Their longevity is about the same: 6.8/10 for Cruel Gardénia, 6.6/10 for Mimosa & Cardamom.
Which one projects more?
Their sillage is about the same: 6.3/10 for Cruel Gardénia, 6.2/10 for Mimosa & Cardamom.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 13% of the season votes for Cruel Gardénia and 13% for Mimosa & Cardamom.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 29% of the season votes for Cruel Gardénia and 25% for Mimosa & Cardamom.
Which one is rated higher?
Mimosa & Cardamom is rated higher: 7.7/10 against 7.5/10 for Cruel Gardénia.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Damask rose, Sandalwood, Tonka bean.