Branco vs Ginkgo Water 银杏之水
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Branco takes 1 of 1 categories.
BrancoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ginkgo Water 银杏之水Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.
Branco1/1
Ginkgo Water 银杏之水0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Branco
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BrancoReservaGinkgo Water 银杏之水Ladybug 述之有味Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%
2.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
100%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
leather61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
soft spicy77%
conifer69%
fresh61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
VetiverCedarPatchouliCypress
Base
OakmossMuskLeather
Top
Pink PepperBlack PepperCypress
Heart
VetiverCedar
Base
FirOakmossAmbergrisCashmeran
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Vetiver, Cedar and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,045
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#79,878
PerfumerJasmine Liu
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBrancoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReserva Branco opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into a dry heart of cedarwood, vetiver, and cypress. As the scent matures on skin, earthier notes of oakmoss, patchouli, and raw leather create a structured, green-woody spine. It feels tailored for cool morning commutes, offi…
Reviews →Ginkgo Water opens with a sudden, cold snap of black pepper and green cypress. It captures the damp, quiet atmosphere of a temple courtyard in late autumn. As the scent settles, a clean cedar and dry vetiver heart emerges, shedding the initial spice for a serene, mineral woodiness. It does not try to be loud or crowd-…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Branco or Ginkgo Water 银杏之水?
Branco takes 1 of 1 categories. Branco is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ginkgo Water 银杏之水 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Branco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ginkgo Water 银杏之水 for a woody and aromatic character.
Do Branco and Ginkgo Water 银杏之水 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vetiver, Cedar and Cypress.
Is Branco or Ginkgo Water 银杏之水 better for summer or winter?
Branco suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Branco and Ginkgo Water 银杏之水?
Branco has top notes of Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Leather. Ginkgo Water 银杏之水 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Cypress, heart notes of Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Fir, Oakmoss, Ambergris and Cashmeran.
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