Fragrance comparison

Citrus Ginger vs Kings & Queens Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Citrus Ginger

Dossier

4.2938 votes

Rank #29,984 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Kings & Queens Blue

Amaran

4.2429 votes

Rank #26,426 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kings & Queens Blue takes 5 of 7 categories.

Citrus Ginger
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kings & Queens Blue
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus Ginger2/7

Kings & Queens Blue5/7

Ratings & consensus: Citrus Ginger
Community sentiment: Citrus Ginger
Longevity: Kings & Queens Blue
Sillage & projection: Kings & Queens Blue
Value for money: Kings & Queens Blue
Versatility: Kings & Queens Blue
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kings & Queens Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Citrus GingerDossier

Kings & Queens BlueAmaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 75%Had 12%Want 13%

4.24/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerCitrus GingerRating 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

62%Love

17%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerCitrus GingerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKings & Queens Blue

SillageKings & Queens Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value88

Category winnerKings & Queens BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

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

GrapefruitLemonPink Pepper

Heart

Iso E SuperGingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodIncenseWhite MuskVetiverCedarPatchouli

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 season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall83

Winter57

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter81

Day100

Night85

Category winnerKings & Queens BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKings & Queens BlueHigher 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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Kings & Queens Blue by Amaran is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Kings & Queens Blue was launched in 2021. Top notes are Grapefruit, Lemon and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Iso E Super, Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg; base notes are Sandalwood, Incense, White Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.

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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 Kings & Queens Blue?

Kings & Queens Blue takes 5 of 7 categories. Citrus Ginger is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes; Kings & Queens Blue is rated 4.24/5 from 29 votes. Choose Citrus Ginger for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kings & Queens Blue for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Ginger or Kings & Queens Blue?

Kings & Queens Blue lasts longest (Kings & Queens Blue 80/100, Citrus Ginger 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Ginger or Kings & Queens Blue?

Kings & Queens Blue projects furthest (Kings & Queens Blue 77/100, Citrus Ginger 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Ginger and Kings & Queens Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% 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 Kings & Queens Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kings & Queens Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Kings & Queens Blue is the stronger pick. Citrus Ginger suits daytime wear; Kings & Queens Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Ginger and Kings & Queens Blue?

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. Kings & Queens Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iso E Super, Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, White Musk and Vetiver.