Fragrance comparison

Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme vs Y2K

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme

Angel Schlesser

3.8387 votes

Rank #33,762 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Y2K

Xyrena

1.673 votes

Rank #72,624 FreshPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Y2K
Choose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme2/4

Y2K2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Y2K
Sillage & projection: Y2K
Value for money: Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Esprit de Gingembre Pour HommeAngel Schlesser

Y2KXyrena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 41%Had 32%Want 27%

1.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

0%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate17

Category winners

LongevityY2K

SillageY2K

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value25

Category winnerEsprit de Gingembre Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

fresh42%

fresh100%

powdery88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

balsamic53%

fruity42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLemon PeelGrapefruit

Heart

CardamomBourbon PepperLavender

Base

Bourbon VetiverAtlas CedarWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

AnisePink PepperGrapefruitWatermelonCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

SageAtlas CedarGrass

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossMuskSandalwoodBirch

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Y2K, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Casual 37%Work 28%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,762

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,624

PerfumerKillian Wells

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEsprit de Gingembre Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger, cold lemon peel, and bitter grapefruit. As the top notes settle, warm cardamom and lavender add an aromatic crunch before bourbon vetiver and cedar take over. It fits casual spring mornings and clean office environments where loud cologne feels o…

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Y2K by Xyrena captures the bright, quirky energy of the turn of the millennium with a playful mix of juicy watermelon, zesty grapefruit, and licorice-tinted anise right at the first spray. As the crisp opening settles on your skin, cut grass and herbal sage bring back the clean, sporty freshness that dominated locker …

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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, Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme or Y2K?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 87 votes; Y2K is rated 1.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Y2K for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme or Y2K?

Y2K lasts longest (Y2K 67/100, Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme or Y2K?

Y2K projects furthest (Y2K 58/100, Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme and Y2K smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom and Atlas Cedar.

Is Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme or Y2K better for summer or winter?

Y2K suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme and Y2K?

Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme has top notes of Ginger, Lemon Peel and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Bourbon Pepper and Lavender, a base of Bourbon Vetiver, Atlas Cedar and White Musk. Y2K has top notes of Anise, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Watermelon, heart notes of Sage, Atlas Cedar and Grass, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Birch.