Fragrance comparison

Citrus & Ginger vs Mahana

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

4 wins

Citrus & Ginger

Bachs

4.405 votes

Rank #32,523 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Mahana

Fulton & Roark · 2020

4.0027 votes

Rank #36,708 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus & Ginger takes 4 of 4 categories.

Citrus & Ginger
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mahana
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus & Ginger4/4

Mahana0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citrus & Ginger
Sillage & projection: Citrus & Ginger
Value for money: Citrus & Ginger
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

Citrus & GingerBachs

MahanaFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 70%Had 9%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

29%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCitrus & Ginger

SillageCitrus & Ginger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value48

Category winnerCitrus & GingerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral91%

musky83%

fresh74%

powdery65%

woody56%

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy46%

sweet38%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGingerPomelo

Heart

FreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

White MuskCedar

Top15-30 mins

PomeloWhite Musk

Heart1-3 hrs

CorianderBirch Leaf

Base3-5 hrs

Cedar

InformationalShared notesPomelo, White Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mahana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer89

Fall44

Winter11

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men42

Unisex42

Women17

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews4

Category winnerCitrus & GingerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus & Ginger by Bachs presents a sharp, Mediterranean-inspired blend for any season. The scent highlights a bright, energetic fusion of lemon and pomelo balanced by the spicy zing of ginger. Floral notes of freesia and lily-of-the-valley soften the initial punch, while white musk and cedar wood ground the fragrance…

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Mahana delivers a sharp splash of ice-cold pomelo right out of the bottle. The citrus hits immediately. It smells like freshly sliced fruit pulp and bitter rind rather than a sugary soft drink. Within fifteen minutes, green birch leaf and crushed coriander seeds step forward. They bring an aromatic, coastal breeze cha…

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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, Citrus & Ginger or Mahana?

Citrus & Ginger takes 4 of 4 categories. Citrus & Ginger is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Mahana is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Citrus & Ginger for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mahana for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus & Ginger or Mahana?

Citrus & Ginger lasts longest (Citrus & Ginger 68/100, Mahana 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus & Ginger or Mahana?

Citrus & Ginger projects furthest (Citrus & Ginger 55/100, Mahana 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus & Ginger and Mahana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Pomelo, White Musk and Cedar.

Is Citrus & Ginger or Mahana better for summer or winter?

Citrus & Ginger suits daytime wear; Mahana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus & Ginger and Mahana?

Citrus & Ginger has top notes of Lemon, Ginger and Pomelo, heart notes of Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk and Cedar. Mahana has top notes of Pomelo and White Musk, heart notes of Coriander and Birch Leaf, a base of Cedar.