Fragrance comparison

Citrus Ginger vs Raffles's Blush

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

Citrus Ginger

Dossier

4.2938 votes

Rank #29,984 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Raffles's Blush

Sare

5.001 votes

Rank #53,456 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raffles's Blush takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus Ginger
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Raffles's Blush
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Citrus Ginger1/4

Raffles's Blush3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Raffles's Blush
Sillage & projection: Raffles's Blush
Value for money: Raffles's Blush
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

Raffles's BlushSare

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 75%Had 12%Want 13%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

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

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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRaffles's Blush

SillageRaffles's Blush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRaffles's BlushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

BergamotJasmineRhubarbNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RoseAmberwoodVanillaPetaliaMusk

Base

Cashmere WoodFir ResinCedarwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Nutmeg, Cedarwood and Incense. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,456

PerfumerSare Agha

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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Raffles's Blush is a modern rosy woods scent that opens bright and slightly tart, with bergamot and rhubarb lifting a floral, gently spiced start. The heart leans into Turkish rose with soft vanilla and clean musk, then dries down to smooth cashmere woods, cedar, a resinous green edge, and a quiet incense haze. If you…

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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 Raffles's Blush?

Raffles's Blush takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus Ginger is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes; Raffles's Blush 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 Raffles's Blush for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Ginger or Raffles's Blush?

Raffles's Blush lasts longest (Raffles's Blush 100/100, Citrus Ginger 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Ginger or Raffles's Blush?

Raffles's Blush projects furthest (Raffles's Blush 100/100, Citrus Ginger 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Ginger and Raffles's Blush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Nutmeg, Cedarwood and Incense.

Is Citrus Ginger or Raffles's Blush better for summer or winter?

Citrus Ginger suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Ginger and Raffles's Blush?

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. Raffles's Blush has top notes of Bergamot, Jasmine, Rhubarb and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Amberwood, Vanilla and Petalia, a base of Cashmere Wood, Fir Resin, Cedarwood and Vetiver.