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G.Nejman Emir vs Acqua di Colonia Citrus

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

Updated 73 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G.Nejman Emir takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • G.Nejman Emir

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Acqua di Colonia Citrus

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

G.Nejman Emir4/5
Acqua di Colonia Citrus1/5
Ratings & consensus
G.Nejman Emir
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
G.Nejman Emir
Sillage & projection
G.Nejman Emir
Value for money
Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
G.Nejman Emir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
G.Nejman EmirG. Nejman
Acqua di Colonia CitrusO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%
3.75/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 9%Had 36%Want 55%
Category winnerG.Nejman EmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
31%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

61 votes

25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityG.Nejman Emir

SillageG.Nejman Emir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value88
Category winnerAcqua di Colonia CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
oud84%
citrus77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
white floral65%
sweet48%
fresh30%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
GeraniumWhite PepperSage
Base8-12+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar
Top
CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruitPineappleCardamom
Heart
African Orange FlowerPetitgrainFreesiaLilyNutmegGeranium
Base
SandalwoodWoodsy NotesTonka BeanOakmossVirginia CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Geranium and Musk. Durations are only published for G.Nejman Emir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring10
Summer0
Fall81
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring63
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Date 39%Party 31%Casual 16%Work 15%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,401

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#56,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G.Nejman Emir is a heavy, dark woody fragrance designed around sharp citrus fruits and medicinal agarwood. It hits the air with a tart blast of grapefruit and sweet orange peel before sinking into dry cedar and earthy patchouli. Do not expect an airy cologne. This is thick, brooding, and unapologetically masculine. Je…

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Acqua di Colonia Citrus by O Boticário is a lively splash of pure sunshine that instantly wakes up your senses. It opens with an energetic blend of fresh lemon, sweet mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and a dash of spicy cardamom. As the bright top notes settle, you catch breezy petitgrain, soft orange blossom, and su…

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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, G.Nejman Emir or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

G.Nejman Emir takes 4 of 5 categories. G.Nejman Emir is rated 4.28/5 from 61 votes; Acqua di Colonia Citrus is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose G.Nejman Emir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Colonia Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, G.Nejman Emir or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

G.Nejman Emir lasts longest (G.Nejman Emir 84/100, Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G.Nejman Emir or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

G.Nejman Emir projects furthest (G.Nejman Emir 79/100, Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G.Nejman Emir and Acqua di Colonia Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Geranium and Musk.

Is G.Nejman Emir or Acqua di Colonia Citrus better for summer or winter?

G.Nejman Emir suits evening wear; Acqua di Colonia Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G.Nejman Emir and Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

G.Nejman Emir has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, White Pepper and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Acqua di Colonia Citrus has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Freesia and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.

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