Fragrance comparison

GAI vs Warda

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

GAI

Parfums de Nietzsche

1.002 votes

Rank #73,420 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Warda

Sunnamusk

4.254 votes

Rank #41,546 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Warda takes 4 of 4 categories.

GAI
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Warda
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

GAI0/4

Warda4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GAIParfums de Nietzsche

WardaSunnamusk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityWarda

SillageWarda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerWardaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

conifer60%

rose50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top

Geranium

Heart

Turkish Rose

Base

SandalwoodOudFrankincense

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Geranium and Frankincense. 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

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

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

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,420

PerfumerAmelie Jacquin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWardaHigher 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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Warda by Sunnamusk brings a woody floral character to the table with a geranium opening that leads into a heart of Turkish rose. Anchored by a base of sandalwood, oud, and frankincense, it provides a grounded, resinous finish. It is suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that projects a steady, mature pre…

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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 Warda?

Warda takes 4 of 4 categories. GAI is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Warda is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose GAI for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Warda for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, GAI or Warda?

Warda lasts longest (Warda 60/100, GAI 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, GAI or Warda?

Warda projects furthest (Warda 50/100, GAI 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do GAI and Warda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Geranium and Frankincense.

Is GAI or Warda better for summer or winter?

GAI suits daytime wear; Warda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in GAI and Warda?

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. Warda has top notes of Geranium, heart notes of Turkish Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Oud and Frankincense.