Cruel Gardénia vs APOM
Cruel Gardénia and APOM overlap 48% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. APOM lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 6.8/10 for Cruel Gardénia. APOM projects more: sillage 7.1/10 against 6.3/10 for Cruel Gardénia.
At a glance
| Cruel Gardénia | APOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Guerlain | Maison Francis Kurkdjian |
| Release year | 2008 | 2024 |
| Concentration | No data | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 7.5/10356 votes | 7.6/10594 votes |
| Longevity | 6.8/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Sillage | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 |
When to wear
| Cruel Gardénia | APOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 35% | 34% |
| Summer | 29% | 27% |
| Autumn | 23% | 25% |
| Winter | 13% | 14% |
| Cruel Gardénia | APOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 25% | 25% |
| Casual | 22% | 23% |
| Office | 21% | 22% |
| Evening | 16% | 14% |
| Nighttime | 15% | 13% |
Notes
In both
- Ylang-ylang
- White musk
- Vanilla
Cruel Gardénia
Only in this one
- Damask rose
- Peach
- Neroli
- Gardenia
- Sandalwood
- Tonka bean
APOM
Only in this one
- True lavender absolute
- Orange blossom absolute
- Labdanum
- Cedarwood
Accords
Cruel Gardénia
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Woody
- Powdery
APOM
- Fresh
- Floral
- Sweet
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
APOM lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 6.8/10 for Cruel Gardénia.
Which one projects more?
APOM projects more: sillage 7.1/10 against 6.3/10 for Cruel Gardénia.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 13% of the season votes for Cruel Gardénia and 14% for APOM.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 29% of the season votes for Cruel Gardénia and 27% for APOM.
Which one is rated higher?
APOM is rated higher: 7.6/10 against 7.5/10 for Cruel Gardénia.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Ylang-ylang, White musk, Vanilla.