Fragrance comparison

GAI vs VOODOO

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 493 ratings analysed

GAI

Parfums de Nietzsche

1.002 votes

Rank #73,420 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

VOODOO

MiN NEW YORK

4.26491 votes

Rank #3,915 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VOODOO takes 3 of 4 categories.

GAI
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VOODOO
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

GAI1/4

VOODOO3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: VOODOO
Sillage & projection: VOODOO
Value for money: GAI
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: VOODOO

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GAIParfums de Nietzsche

VOODOOMiN NEW YORK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.26/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

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

54%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

491 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVOODOO

SillageVOODOO

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value41

Category winnerGAIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

conifer60%

rose50%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top

CardamomGalbanumLimePink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumTurkish RoseGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Pink Pepper, Turkish Rose and Geranium. 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

Spring41

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

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

Men47

Unisex50

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,420

PerfumerAmelie Jacquin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerVOODOOHigher 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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MiN NEW YORK VOODOO hits skin with a sharp, medicinal blast of green galbanum, crushed cardamom, and bitter lime. It feels raw and camphoraceous for the first fifteen minutes before settling down. As the initial bite fades, smoky olibanum incense and dark agarwood take over the foreground. The dry down leaves a dense…

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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 VOODOO?

VOODOO takes 3 of 4 categories. GAI is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; VOODOO is rated 4.26/5 from 491 votes. Choose GAI for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose VOODOO for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, GAI or VOODOO?

VOODOO lasts longest (VOODOO 78/100, GAI 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, GAI or VOODOO?

VOODOO projects furthest (VOODOO 67/100, GAI 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do GAI and VOODOO smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Pink Pepper, Turkish Rose and Geranium.

Is GAI or VOODOO better for summer or winter?

GAI suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in GAI and VOODOO?

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. VOODOO has top notes of Cardamom, Galbanum, Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, Turkish Rose and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Patchouli and Sandalwood.