On Giselle pocket-spring pages at Darrah Opens, medium firm often lands around 6.5 (Eve, Marc, Camille-style Queens), while extra / super firm listings climb to about 8.0 (Adara 32 cm) or 9.0 (Leera 23 cm). Choose medium firm for everyday main-bedroom balance; choose extra/super firm if you want a distinctly harder support feel and the listing’s firmer rating. Numbers are brand scales — always confirm on the SKU page.
Browse Furniture → Mattresses. Zone/thickness context for Queens: Giselle Queen pocket spring guide.
Direct comparison
| Firmness band | Example live Queen | Listed firmness | Thickness | Expand note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium firm | Eve Euro Top | 6.5 / Medium firm | 34 cm | Vacuum packed; follow PDP |
| Medium firm | Marc 9-zone latex | Medium firm 6.5 | 34 cm | About 2 days |
| Medium firm | Camille pocket mini / 9-zone titled Queen (collection) | 6.5 / Medium firm | 34 cm | Within 1 day |
| Firm (step below “extra”) | 20 cm Firm Queen | 7 / Firm | 20 cm field | ~48 hours |
| Super firm | Adara Extra Firm Queen 32 cm (live handle giselle-bedding-mattress-extra-firm-queen-pocket-spring-foam-super-firm-32cm) |
8.0 / Super firm | 32 cm | Within 1 day |
| Extra firm | Leera Extra Firm Queen 23 cm (live handle giselle-bedding-queen-mattress-extra-firm-pocket-spring-foam-super-firm-23cm) |
Extra firm 9.0 | 23 cm | Within 2 days |
Open each URL for current zoning, fabric and care — titles and feature bullets can differ slightly (for example Camille marketing vs zone count wording).
Who should choose medium firm (~6.5)
- Side and combination sleepers who want cushioning at shoulders/hips with pocket support
- Couples sharing a Queen/King who like Euro-top comfort without a board-hard surface
- Main bedrooms pairing 34 cm Eve or Marc height with conventional frames
- Shoppers comparing bounce + latex (Marc) versus classic 7-zone Euro top (Eve)
Medium firm is the default “most people” band on these Giselle pages — still personal.
Who should choose extra / super firm (8.0–9.0)
- Sleepers who wake feeling undersupported on softer foam or plush Euro tops
- Stomach sleepers who prefer less sink (trial after full expand)
- Buyers specifically searching “extra firm” / “super firm” language on Giselle Adara or Leera pages
- Guest hosts who want a firmer, lower-profile option (Leera 23 cm) versus a tall plush stack
Adara 32 cm lists 5-zone pocket springs, Belgium knit, hypoallergenic / dust-mite notes, and 203 × 153 × 32 cm on the Queen page. Leera 23 cm lists enhanced 6-turn coils, Belgium knit, and 153 × 203 × 23 cm with firmness 9.0.
Firm vs extra firm vs medium — quick map
- 6.5 medium — Eve / Marc / Camille-class comfort
- 7 firm — 20 cm REGAL/NATURAL-style guest-friendly firm
- 8.0 super firm — Adara 32 cm
- 9.0 extra firm — Leera 23 cm
Higher number on these pages means a firmer marketed feel. It is not a medical rating.
Thickness and base fit while you pick firmness
- 34 cm medium-firm Euro tops need headboard clearance and suit fixed frames
- 32 cm Adara is still a tall build — measure bedheads
- 23 cm Leera and 20 cm firm Queens suit lower-profile rooms and some adjustable-base thickness ceilings better than 34 cm stacks
- Artiss electric adjustable Queen cites memory foam up to 20 cm — do not assume Adara/Leera automatically articulate; see thickness guide #14
Who the firmness ladder is for
Main-bedroom shoppers comparing Eve/Marc medium firm comfort to Adara/Leera harder support, and guest-room buyers who want a firmer, lower-profile Queen without a plush Euro top.
How to trial without inventing “best for back pain” claims
Giselle firmness numbers are brand scales, not medical prescriptions. Expand fully, sleep several nights within policy, and change only if the feel is clearly wrong — do not escalate to 9.0 solely because a higher number sounds healthier.
Thickness travels with firmness
Medium firm Eve/Marc sit at 34 cm; Adara super firm at 32 cm; Leera extra firm at 23 cm; the firm 20 cm Queen sits at 7 / Firm. Match headboard clearance and any adjustable-base thickness rules before you fall for a firmness label alone.
FAQ
Is extra firm always better for backs?
Not necessarily. Some sleepers need cushioning at pressure points. Use firmness labels as a starting filter, then expand fully and assess over several nights within the store policy.
Does zone count change firmness?
No. Eve (7-zone) and Marc (9-zone) both list medium firm 6.5. Zoning and latex layers change feel character, not the printed firmness band alone.
Medium firm pocket spring or cool gel foam?
Different decision. Cool gel vs pocket spring for summer is covered in expansion #11; here the split is medium vs extra firm within pocket-spring lines.
Where do I find Adara and Leera?
Search “extra firm” or “super firm” in Furniture → Mattresses and open the Queen (or your size) PDP for cm and expand time.
What about King Single extra firm?
Giselle lists King Single extra firm / Leera-style SKUs on the collection — use those handles for kids’/guest KS rooms rather than scaling Queen numbers.
How firm is the 20 cm Queen?
That listing states 7 / Firm with a 20 cm thickness field and about 48 hours expand.
Do Eve and Marc share the same expand window?
Not necessarily — Marc notes about 2 days; always read Eve’s live vacuum note on its page.
Can I put Adara 32 cm on an Artiss electric adjustable base?
That base cites memory foam up to 20 cm — a 32 cm build sits well above that note. Prefer fixed frames for tall firm stacks.
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