Fragrance comparison

GAI vs Le Fils du Pharmacien

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

GAI

Parfums de Nietzsche

1.002 votes

Rank #73,420 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Le Fils du Pharmacien

Atelier Mignon

4.002 votes

Rank #58,653 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Fils du Pharmacien takes 4 of 4 categories.

GAI
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Fils du Pharmacien
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

GAI0/4

Le Fils du Pharmacien4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Sillage & projection: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Value for money: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Fils du Pharmacien

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GAIParfums de Nietzsche

Le Fils du PharmacienAtelier Mignon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Fils du Pharmacien

SillageLe Fils du Pharmacien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLe Fils du PharmacienBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

conifer60%

rose50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimePink PepperBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Iris ButterTurkish RoseGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

FrankincenseTexas Cedar

Notes

PeppermintLavenderGeraniumRosemaryCloveEucalyptusThymeBitter OrangeSweet OrangeFrankincenseAtlas CedarTexas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Frankincense and Texas Cedar. Durations are only published for GAI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,420

PerfumerAmelie Jacquin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Fils du PharmacienHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

GAI by Parfums de Nietzsche is an uplifting, crisp woody floral fragrance built around brisk energy. You get an immediate kick of tart lime, bright bergamot, and pungent fresh ginger. The opening feels alive. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a powdery heart of rich iris butter, green geranium, and dewy …

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Le Fils du Pharmacien by Atelier Mignon opens with a brisk flash of peppermint, eucalyptus, and bitter orange that feels instantly clearing. As the top notes settle, rosemary, thyme, and lavender build an authentic herbal heart grounded in traditional apothecary traditions. The dry down introduces Atlas cedar, Texas c…

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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, GAI or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Le Fils du Pharmacien takes 4 of 4 categories. GAI is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Le Fils du Pharmacien is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose GAI for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Fils du Pharmacien for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, GAI or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Le Fils du Pharmacien lasts longest (Le Fils du Pharmacien 80/100, GAI 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, GAI or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Le Fils du Pharmacien projects furthest (Le Fils du Pharmacien 75/100, GAI 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do GAI and Le Fils du Pharmacien smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Frankincense and Texas Cedar.

Is GAI or Le Fils du Pharmacien better for summer or winter?

GAI suits daytime wear; Le Fils du Pharmacien suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in GAI and Le Fils du Pharmacien?

GAI has top notes of Lime, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Iris Butter, Turkish Rose and Geranium, a base of Frankincense and Texas Cedar. Le Fils du Pharmacien features Peppermint, Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Clove.