Fragrance comparison

G. vs 87B JIN-LAI

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 211 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nasengold

3.95210 votes

Rank #6,966 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

87B JIN-LAI

AHRES

5.001 votes

Rank #53,368 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G. takes 3 of 4 categories.

G.
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
87B JIN-LAI
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

G.3/4

87B JIN-LAI1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: G.
Sillage & projection: G.
Value for money: 87B JIN-LAI
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: G.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G.Nasengold

87B JIN-LAIAHRES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 56%Had 25%Want 20%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

44 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityG.

SillageG.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value100

Category winner87B JIN-LAIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLimeGingerPink Pepper

Heart

Jasmine SambacRoseOrange Blossom

Base

CedarVetiverAmberLeatherCacaoPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitEucalyptusPineappleBergamotCardamonLimeLemongrass

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderGalbanumRosePlumOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverCypressAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Rose and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer81

Fall81

Winter38

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex56

Women28

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,966

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#53,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerG.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G. opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and lime, sharpened by ginger and pink pepper, then settles into a woody, spicy dry-down with vetiver, cedar, leather and a touch of cacao. It reads citrus-forward at first, but the base gives it more texture and depth than a simple fresh scent. This is a balanced unisex rele…

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87B JIN-LAI by AHRES looks built around bright citrus, aromatic greens, and dry woods. The opening suggests grapefruit, bergamot, lime, lemongrass, and eucalyptus, then settles into sandalwood, lavender, patchouli, vetiver, and a soft amber-tonka base. It reads as a fresh spicy woody unisex scent with a slightly mascu…

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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, G. or 87B JIN-LAI?

G. takes 3 of 4 categories. G. is rated 3.95/5 from 210 votes; 87B JIN-LAI is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose G. for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 87B JIN-LAI for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, G. or 87B JIN-LAI?

G. lasts longest (G. 71/100, 87B JIN-LAI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G. or 87B JIN-LAI?

G. projects furthest (G. 59/100, 87B JIN-LAI 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G. and 87B JIN-LAI smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is G. or 87B JIN-LAI better for summer or winter?

G. suits daytime wear; 87B JIN-LAI suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G. and 87B JIN-LAI?

G. has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Amber and Leather. 87B JIN-LAI has top notes of Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Galbanum and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Cypress.