Citrus Ginger vs Espada Azul
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
79%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Citrus GingerChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Espada AzulChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus Ginger2/5
Espada Azul2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Espada Azul
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Espada Azul
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Citrus Ginger
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citrus Ginger
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citrus GingerDossierEspada AzulLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 75%Had 12%Want 13%
4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%
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
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEspada Azul
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEspada AzulBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match79%Very similar · 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
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitPeppermintOrangePink PepperNutmegCitrusLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
GingerJasmineCedarwoodVetiver
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodPatchouliFrankincenseLabdanum
Category winnerCitrus GingerLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer87
Fall83
Winter57
Day100
Night65
Spring100
Summer78
Fall78
Winter44
Day100
Night78
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#56,660
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 →Espada Azul by Le Chameau is a fresh woody spicy fragrance built for daily wear. It opens with an energetic rush of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, sweet orange, and brisk peppermint, sharpened by pink pepper and a sprinkle of nutmeg. That brisk citrus profile quickly gains spine as cedarwood, earthy vetiver, warm ginge…
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 Espada Azul?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Citrus Ginger is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes; Espada Azul is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Citrus Ginger for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Espada Azul for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Citrus Ginger or Espada Azul?
They last about the same: Espada Azul 60/100, Citrus Ginger 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Citrus Ginger or Espada Azul?
Projection is very close: Citrus Ginger 46/100, Espada Azul 46/100 for sillage.
Do Citrus Ginger and Espada Azul smell similar?
Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Peppermint, Lemon and Pink Pepper.
Is Citrus Ginger or Espada Azul better for summer or winter?
Citrus Ginger suits daytime wear; Espada Azul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citrus Ginger and Espada Azul?
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. Espada Azul has top notes of Grapefruit, Peppermint, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Cedarwood and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Frankincense and Labdanum.
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