Citrus Ginger vs 9
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
71%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
9 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Citrus GingerChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
9Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Citrus Ginger1/4
93/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 9
- Sillage & projection
- 9
- Value for money
- 9
- 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 GingerDossier9Bonjour ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 75%Had 12%Want 13%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
37%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%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
Longevity9
Sillage9
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner9Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
white floral69%
amber61%
Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
GingerPeppermintLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
Pink PepperVetiverNutmeg
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodCedarwoodIncense
Top
Pink PepperGrapefruitLemon
Heart
JasmineNutmegGinger
Base
CedarwoodVetiverIncense
InformationalShared notesGinger, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Citrus Ginger, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer87
Fall83
Winter57
Day100
Night65
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,984
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,369
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCitrus GingerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCitrus Ginger by Dossier is a crisp, energizing citrus aromatic cologne designed for reliable daytime office wear and casual weekends. The fragrance opens with a zesty splash of fresh lemon and spicy ginger, immediately cooled by a refreshing touch of peppermint. As the bright opening softens, an aromatic heart of ear…
Reviews →9 by Bonjour Paris opens with a sharp citrus hit of grapefruit and lemon, lifted by pink pepper. As it settles, ginger and nutmeg add warmth while jasmine softens the spice, before cedarwood, vetiver and incense bring a dry, smoky finish. It reads as a fresh woody spicy scent with a clean edge rather than a heavy swee…
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, Citrus Ginger or 9?
9 takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus Ginger is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes; 9 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Citrus Ginger for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 9 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Citrus Ginger or 9?
9 lasts longest (9 100/100, Citrus Ginger 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citrus Ginger or 9?
9 projects furthest (9 100/100, Citrus Ginger 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citrus Ginger and 9 smell similar?
Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Vetiver.
Is Citrus Ginger or 9 better for summer or winter?
Citrus Ginger suits daytime wear; 9 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citrus Ginger and 9?
Citrus Ginger has top notes of Ginger, Peppermint and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Incense. 9 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Incense.
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