Fragrance comparison

Billion Dollar vs Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

3 wins

Billion Dollar

Paris Elysees

3.85143 votes

Rank #29,107 AmberFresh Spicy

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)

DSH Perfumes

4.2516 votes

Rank #33,551 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Billion Dollar takes 3 of 5 categories.

Billion Dollar
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Billion Dollar3/5

Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Billion Dollar
Sillage & projection: Billion Dollar
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)
Fragranxe ranking: Billion Dollar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Billion DollarParis Elysees

Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)DSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 52%Had 35%Want 13%

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 6%Want 80%

Category winnerGingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

143 votes

50%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBillion Dollar

SillageBillion Dollar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

woody60%

rose50%

warm spicy100%

amber86%

woody72%

floral58%

fresh spicy44%

soft spicy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

CloveNutmegRose

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberWhite Wood

Top15-30 mins

CloveStar AniseNutmegPaprikaMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerBenzoinOsmanthusJasmineBeeswaxRose

Base5-8 hrs

RumPatchouliFrench labdanumTolu BalsamSandalwoodOakmossCacaoAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Category winnerGingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)Longest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer11

Fall93

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex21

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,551

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBillion DollarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Billion Dollar by Paris Elysees is an accessible woody spicy fragrance designed for men who want a dependable balance of bright citrus and deep warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals an aro…

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DSH Perfumes Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural) cuts straight to the root with an unvarnished grating of fresh ginger, sharp black pepper, and warm clove. It does not smell like soda fountain syrup or commercial mall spray. Instead, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz frames the pungent rhizome against dark Jamaican rum, beeswax, and ear…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Billion Dollar or Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)?

Billion Dollar takes 3 of 5 categories. Billion Dollar is rated 3.85/5 from 143 votes; Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural) is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Billion Dollar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Billion Dollar or Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)?

Billion Dollar lasts longest (Billion Dollar 60/100, Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Billion Dollar or Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)?

Billion Dollar projects furthest (Billion Dollar 57/100, Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Billion Dollar and Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clove, Nutmeg and Rose.

Is Billion Dollar or Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural) better for summer or winter?

Billion Dollar suits evening wear; Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Billion Dollar and Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural)?

Billion Dollar has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Amber and White Wood. Gingembre (Ginger 1; Natural) has top notes of Clove, Star Anise, Nutmeg and Paprika, heart notes of Ginger, Benzoin, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Rum, Patchouli, French labdanum and Tolu Balsam.