Fragrance comparison

Citrus & Ginger vs Neon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

Citrus & Ginger

Bachs

4.405 votes

Rank #35,965 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Neon

Reserva

4.006 votes

Rank #59,810 White FloralCitrus

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.
Neon
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Citrus & Ginger4/4

Neon0/4

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

NeonReserva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCitrus & Ginger

SillageCitrus & Ginger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value33

Category winnerCitrus & GingerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral91%

musky83%

fresh74%

powdery65%

woody56%

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

green70%

floral60%

musky50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

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

Top

Green LeavesLemonTangerine

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmine

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#59,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Reserva Neon hits the skin with a sharp blast of sliced lemon, bitter green leaves, and sweet tangerine. The citrus opening feels brisk and cold, suited for humid summer mornings or post-gym errands. As the tart top quietens down after fifteen minutes, clean lily-of-the-valley and breezy freesia lift the heart without…

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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, Citrus & Ginger or Neon?

Citrus & Ginger takes 4 of 4 categories. Citrus & Ginger is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Neon is rated 4.00/5 from 6 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 Neon for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus & Ginger or Neon?

Citrus & Ginger lasts longest (Citrus & Ginger 68/100, Neon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus & Ginger or Neon?

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

Do Citrus & Ginger and Neon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar.

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

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

What are the notes in Citrus & Ginger and Neon?

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. Neon has top notes of Green Leaves, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.