# 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Longevity | 6.8/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Sillage | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Cruel Gardénia | APOM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 35% | 34% |
| Summer | 29% | 27% |
| Autumn | 23% | 25% |
| Winter | 13% | 14% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Cruel Gardénia: Damask rose, Peach, Neroli, Gardenia, Sandalwood, Tonka bean
- APOM: 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.

## More

- [Cruel Gardénia details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-cruel-gardenia)
- [Cruel Gardénia dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-cruel-gardenia)
- [APOM details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/maison-francis-kurkdjian-apom)
- [APOM dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/maison-francis-kurkdjian-apom)

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