Fragrance comparison

Adameku vs The Ginza

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Adameku

DI SER

4.0649 votes

Rank #18,980 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Ginza

Shiseido

4.1619 votes

Rank #44,349 CitrusYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Ginza takes 4 of 5 categories.

Adameku
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Ginza
Choose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adameku1/5

The Ginza4/5

Ratings & consensus: The Ginza
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Ginza
Sillage & projection: The Ginza
Value for money: The Ginza
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adameku

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AdamekuDI SER

The GinzaShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 25%Had 7%Want 67%

4.16/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerThe GinzaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

42%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityThe Ginza

SillageThe Ginza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value27

Category winnerThe GinzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

yellow floral92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Sweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

OsmanthusJasmine Sambac

Base4-6+ hrs

OlibanumBenzoin

Top

BergamotSweet OrangeViolet LeafLemonJapanese CitrusesMarjoram

Heart

RoseLime (Linden) BlossomJasmine SambacYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskBrown sugarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSweet Orange, Jasmine Sambac and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Adameku, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall60

Winter13

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer88

Fall6

Winter6

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 20%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,980

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#44,349

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAdamekuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DI SER Adameku opens with the burst of peeled sweet orange fruit. There is zero chemical sting. The citrus feels immediately juicy, pulpy, and bright. Within minutes, a rich osmanthus note emerges, bringing textures of ripe apricot and delicate suede petals. Jasmine sambac weaves through the heart, adding a creamy flo…

Reviews →

Shiseido's boutique offering starts with a bright, crisp splash of Japanese citruses and bergamot before settling into a clean, soapy floral bouquet. The heart revolves around lime blossom and ylang-ylang, creating a delicate green freshness that avoids the heavy sweetness of typical white florals. On skin, it mimics …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adameku or The Ginza?

The Ginza takes 4 of 5 categories. Adameku is rated 4.06/5 from 49 votes; The Ginza is rated 4.16/5 from 19 votes. Choose Adameku for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Ginza for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adameku or The Ginza?

The Ginza lasts longest (The Ginza 65/100, Adameku 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adameku or The Ginza?

The Ginza projects furthest (The Ginza 56/100, Adameku 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adameku and The Ginza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Sweet Orange, Jasmine Sambac and Benzoin.

Is Adameku or The Ginza better for summer or winter?

Adameku suits daytime wear; The Ginza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adameku and The Ginza?

Adameku has top notes of Sweet Orange, heart notes of Osmanthus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Olibanum and Benzoin. The Ginza has top notes of Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Violet Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Brown sugar.