Fragrance comparison

Agrumèe vs GAI

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Agrumèe

Helan

3.5511 votes

Rank #49,027 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

GAI

Parfums de Nietzsche

1.002 votes

Rank #73,420 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agrumèe takes 3 of 4 categories.

Agrumèe
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
GAI
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Agrumèe3/4

GAI1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AgrumèeHelan

GAIParfums de Nietzsche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 35%Had 18%Want 48%

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

73%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityAgrumèe

SillageGAI

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAgrumèeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

marine30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

conifer60%

rose50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGreen OrangeItalian MandarinGrapefruitLemonYuzuKumquat

Heart

Sea NotesGeraniumEgyptian JasmineTurkish Rose

Base

Haitian VetiverTexas CedarWhite MuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

LimePink PepperBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Iris ButterTurkish RoseGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

FrankincenseTexas Cedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Geranium, Turkish Rose and Texas Cedar. Durations are only published for GAI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#73,420

PerfumerAmelie Jacquin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAgrumèeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Helan Agrumèe opens with a burst of bitter grapefruit zest, tart kumquat, and green orange. The initial splash feels sharp and energizing, ideal for stifling summer afternoons when heavier scents feel overwhelming. As the bright citrus top begins to settle, cool sea notes and crisp geranium emerge to soften the edges.…

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GAI by Parfums de Nietzsche is an uplifting, crisp woody floral fragrance built around brisk energy. You get an immediate kick of tart lime, bright bergamot, and pungent fresh ginger. The opening feels alive. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a powdery heart of rich iris butter, green geranium, and dewy …

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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, Agrumèe or GAI?

Agrumèe takes 3 of 4 categories. Agrumèe is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; GAI is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Agrumèe for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose GAI for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agrumèe or GAI?

Agrumèe lasts longest (Agrumèe 56/100, GAI 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agrumèe or GAI?

Projection is very close: GAI 42/100, Agrumèe 40/100 for sillage.

Do Agrumèe and GAI smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Geranium, Turkish Rose and Texas Cedar.

Is Agrumèe or GAI better for summer or winter?

Agrumèe suits daytime wear; GAI suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agrumèe and GAI?

Agrumèe has top notes of Lime, Green Orange, Italian Mandarin and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Geranium, Egyptian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Texas Cedar, White Musk and Amber. GAI has top notes of Lime, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Iris Butter, Turkish Rose and Geranium, a base of Frankincense and Texas Cedar.