Fragrance comparison

Citrus Ginger vs Four

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Citrus Ginger

Dossier

4.2938 votes

Rank #29,864 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Four

Onitsuka Tiger

4.502 votes

Rank #56,408 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Citrus Ginger
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Four
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Citrus Ginger2/4

Four2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Four
Sillage & projection: Four
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 GingerDossier

FourOnitsuka Tiger

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 75%Had 12%Want 13%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFour

SillageFour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCitrus GingerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

earthy100%

woody83%

amber65%

smoky48%

balsamic30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerPeppermintLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Pink PepperVetiverNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodIncense

Top

PeppermintBergamotLemon

Heart

IncenseNutmegAbsinthe

Base

Cypriol OilVetiverVanillaMuskSandalwoodCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPeppermint, Lemon, Vetiver and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Citrus Ginger, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall83

Winter57

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,408

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrus GingerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus 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…

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Four by Onitsuka Tiger opens with a bracing blast of peppermint and sharp lemon before warming into a dry vetiver base. It offers an easygoing, woody spicy style that fits casual daytime wear.

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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 Four?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Citrus Ginger is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes; Four is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Citrus Ginger for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Four for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Ginger or Four?

They last about the same: Four 60/100, Citrus Ginger 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Ginger or Four?

Four projects furthest (Four 50/100, Citrus Ginger 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Ginger and Four smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Peppermint, Lemon, Vetiver and Nutmeg.

Is Citrus Ginger or Four better for summer or winter?

Citrus Ginger suits daytime wear; Four suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Ginger and Four?

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. Four has top notes of Peppermint, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Incense, Nutmeg and Absinthe, a base of Cypriol Oil, Vetiver, Vanilla and Musk.