Chanel Gardenia vs Mariah Carey Forever

Chanel Gardenia and Mariah Carey Forever compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

GardeniaChanel19254.1★

85% alikevs

ForeverMariah Carey20094.0★

The difference in plain words

Gardenia and Forever are very similar; both have Gardenia, Tuberose and Sandalwood. Forever leans more fresh. Forever lasts longer; it gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingForever

Stronger projectionForever

Better perceived valueForever

More of a night scentForever

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Gardenia ● Forever

Both share: Gardenia · Tuberose · Sandalwood · Patchouli

Only in Gardenia: Orange Blossom · Green Notes · Jasmine · Fruity Notes · Coconut · Musk · Vanilla · Vetiver

Only in Forever: Granny Smith Apple · Lotus · Neroli · Lily-Of-The-Valley · White Musk

Community votes

Gardenia ← · → Forever

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Forever +15

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Forever +8

Price valueForever +44

Night-nessForever +8

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Gardenia profile →Forever profile →