Fragrance comparison

Deep Down vs Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Deep Down

Sisology

3.5321 votes

Rank #50,480 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Pairfum London

5.002 votes

Rank #35,904 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver takes 4 of 4 categories.

Deep Down
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Deep Down0/4

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Value for money: Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep DownSisology

Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

5.00/ 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

40%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityGinger, Elemi & Vetiver

SillageGinger, Elemi & Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGinger, Elemi & VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigBay LeafBergamotNutmeg

Heart

CedarwoodVetiverMusk

Base

VanillaSandalwood

Top

LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger

Heart

RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,480

PerfumerJoelle Lerioux Patris

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGinger, Elemi & VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Down reads as a dry, woody fig scent with a spicy green lift rather than a sugary fruity style. Fig, bay leaf, bergamot and nutmeg give it a crisp opening, then cedarwood, vetiver and musk keep it airy, powdery and quietly aromatic, with vanilla and sandalwood smoothing the base. It looks best suited to someone w…

Reviews →

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver by Pairfum London starts with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, tart grapefruit, and piney elemi resin. The top notes feel bright and peppery on cold morning skin before giving way to an unconventional heart of geranium, orange blossom, and subtle coconut. A grounded woody base of dry vetiver…

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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, Deep Down or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver takes 4 of 4 categories. Deep Down is rated 3.53/5 from 21 votes; Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Deep Down for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Down or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver lasts longest (Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100, Deep Down 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Down or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver projects furthest (Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100, Deep Down 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Down and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Cedarwood and Vetiver.

Is Deep Down or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Deep Down suits evening wear; Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Down and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Deep Down has top notes of Fig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver has top notes of Lavender, Spicy Notes, elemi and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Moss, Cashmeran, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.