Fragrance comparison

GAI vs Wabisabi

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

GAI

Parfums de Nietzsche

1.002 votes

Rank #73,420 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Wabisabi

The House of Oud

3.42189 votes

Rank #16,754 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wabisabi 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.
Wabisabi
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

GAI1/4

Wabisabi3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GAIParfums de Nietzsche

WabisabiThe House of Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.42/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

23%Love

30%Like

21%Ok

19%Dislike

7%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityWabisabi

SillageWabisabi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerGAIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

conifer60%

rose50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

LimeWasabiBergamotCitrus LeavesPearPink Pepper

Heart

Jasmine SambacJasmineYlang-YlangTurkish RoseElemi resinGeranium

Base

VanillaMuskCinnamon

InformationalShared notesLime, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Turkish Rose. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

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%

Men3

Unisex37

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,420

PerfumerAmelie Jacquin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,754

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerWabisabiHigher 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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Wabisabi by The House of Oud opens with a crisp pop of tart lime, fizzy bergamot, and juicy green pear, sharpened by a curious pinch of spicy wasabi. That pungent green kick softens quickly into lush jasmine sambac, sunny ylang-ylang, and sweet Turkish rose before settling into smooth vanilla and clean musk. It feels …

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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 Wabisabi?

Wabisabi takes 3 of 4 categories. GAI is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Wabisabi is rated 3.42/5 from 189 votes. Choose GAI for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wabisabi for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, GAI or Wabisabi?

Wabisabi lasts longest (Wabisabi 63/100, GAI 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, GAI or Wabisabi?

Wabisabi projects furthest (Wabisabi 54/100, GAI 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do GAI and Wabisabi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Turkish Rose.

Is GAI or Wabisabi better for summer or winter?

GAI suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in GAI and Wabisabi?

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. Wabisabi has top notes of Lime, Wasabi, Bergamot and Citrus Leaves, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cinnamon.