Fragrance comparison

Community vs G Clef

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Community

The Zoo

4.2237 votes

Rank #41,441 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,143 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G Clef takes 4 of 7 categories.

Community
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
G Clef
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Community3/7

G Clef4/7

Ratings & consensus: Community
Community sentiment: Community
Longevity: G Clef
Sillage & projection: Community
Value for money: G Clef
Versatility: G Clef
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: G Clef

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CommunityThe Zoo

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winnerCommunityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerCommunityMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityG Clef

SillageCommunity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerG ClefBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonBitter OrangeAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangePeppermint

Heart

ChamomileCascaloneHedioneNigellaClovesIso E SuperRosemary

Base

VetiverCedarLabdanumAmbroxanOakmossMuskPatchouli

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Hedione and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Category winnerG ClefMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,441

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,143

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerG ClefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Community by The Zoo opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, crushed peppermint, and sparkling aldehydes that cut straight through humid air. As the initial citrus fizz calms, chamomile, herbal rosemary, and watery Cascalone emerge, grounding the profile with a fresh, mineral clarity that feels both modern and outd…

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G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Community or G Clef?

G Clef takes 4 of 7 categories. Community is rated 4.22/5 from 37 votes; G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes. Choose Community for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Community or G Clef?

G Clef lasts longest (G Clef 78/100, Community 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Community or G Clef?

Community projects furthest (Community 63/100, G Clef 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Community and G Clef smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Hedione and Oakmoss.

Is Community or G Clef better for summer or winter?

For summer, Community is the stronger pick. For winter, G Clef is the stronger pick. Community suits daytime wear; G Clef suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Community and G Clef?

Community has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Chamomile, Cascalone, Hedione and Nigella, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Labdanum and Ambroxan. G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin.