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Citrus Ginger vs Some Like It Bloom

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

Updated 42 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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.

  • Some Like It Bloom

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Citrus Ginger2/4
Some Like It Bloom2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Some Like It Bloom
Sillage & projection
Some Like It Bloom
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
Some Like It BloomThe Fragrance Kitchen
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 75%Had 12%Want 13%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 11%Had 22%Want 67%
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

25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevitySome Like It Bloom

SillageSome Like It Bloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value25
Category winnerCitrus GingerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
amber100%
vanilla88%
smoky77%
balsamic65%
warm spicy53%
woody42%
Scent match20%Clearly different · 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
Black PepperBergamotCoconutPeachLime
Heart
IncenseBenzoinGingerVetiverNutmeg
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberCedarwoodMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesGinger, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. 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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex10
Women0
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,659

PerfumerNot listed

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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Some Like It Bloom by The Fragrance Kitchen launches with a sharp hit of lime and cracked black pepper alongside subtle peach sweetness. As the top notes fade, warm benzoin, smoky incense, and earthy vetiver anchor the middle phase. The base settles into vanilla, cedarwood, and heavy amber. Built for brisk autumn days…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citrus Ginger or Some Like It Bloom?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Citrus Ginger is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes; Some Like It Bloom is rated 4.25/5 from 4 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 Some Like It Bloom for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Ginger or Some Like It Bloom?

Some Like It Bloom lasts longest (Some Like It Bloom 75/100, Citrus Ginger 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Ginger or Some Like It Bloom?

Some Like It Bloom projects furthest (Some Like It Bloom 63/100, Citrus Ginger 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Ginger and Some Like It Bloom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Citrus Ginger or Some Like It Bloom better for summer or winter?

Citrus Ginger suits daytime wear; Some Like It Bloom suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Ginger and Some Like It Bloom?

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. Some Like It Bloom has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Coconut and Peach, heart notes of Incense, Benzoin, Ginger and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedarwood.

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