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9 vs Citrus Ginger

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 39 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • 9

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Citrus Ginger

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

93/4
Citrus Ginger1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
9
Sillage & projection
9
Value for money
9
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Citrus Ginger

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
9Bonjour Paris
Citrus GingerDossier
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 75%Had 12%Want 13%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

47%Love
37%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

Longevity9

Sillage9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value83
Category winner9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
white floral69%
amber61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match71%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperGrapefruitLemon
Heart
JasmineNutmegGinger
Base
CedarwoodVetiverIncense
Top15-30 mins
GingerPeppermintLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
Pink PepperVetiverNutmeg
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodCedarwoodIncense
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Lemon, Nutmeg and Ginger. Durations are only published for Citrus Ginger, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer87
Fall83
Winter57
Day100
Night65
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men90
Unisex10
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrus GingerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

9 by Bonjour Paris opens with a sharp citrus hit of grapefruit and lemon, lifted by pink pepper. As it settles, ginger and nutmeg add warmth while jasmine softens the spice, before cedarwood, vetiver and incense bring a dry, smoky finish. It reads as a fresh woody spicy scent with a clean edge rather than a heavy swee…

Reviews →

Citrus Ginger by Dossier is a crisp, energizing citrus aromatic cologne designed for reliable daytime office wear and casual weekends. The fragrance opens with a zesty splash of fresh lemon and spicy ginger, immediately cooled by a refreshing touch of peppermint. As the bright opening softens, an aromatic heart of ear…

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 9 or Citrus Ginger?

9 takes 3 of 4 categories. 9 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Citrus Ginger is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes. Choose 9 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Citrus Ginger for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 9 or Citrus Ginger?

9 lasts longest (9 100/100, Citrus Ginger 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 9 or Citrus Ginger?

9 projects furthest (9 100/100, Citrus Ginger 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9 and Citrus Ginger smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Lemon, Nutmeg and Ginger.

Is 9 or Citrus Ginger better for summer or winter?

9 suits day or night wear; Citrus Ginger suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9 and Citrus Ginger?

9 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Incense. Citrus Ginger has top notes of Ginger, Peppermint and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Incense.

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