Fragrance comparison

Gaiac 10 Tokyo vs Frescor Ishpink

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,728 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gaiac 10 Tokyo

Le Labo

4.361,463 votes

Rank #3,266 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Frescor Ishpink

Natura

3.92265 votes

Rank #12,946 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gaiac 10 Tokyo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Frescor Ishpink
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Gaiac 10 Tokyo4/7

Frescor Ishpink3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Community sentiment: Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Longevity: Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Sillage & projection: Frescor Ishpink
Value for money: Frescor Ishpink
Versatility: Frescor Ishpink
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gaiac 10 Tokyo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gaiac 10 TokyoLe Labo

Frescor IshpinkNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,463 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

3.92/ 5 · 265 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,463 votes

35%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

265 votes

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGaiac 10 Tokyo

SillageFrescor Ishpink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value72

Category winnerFrescor IshpinkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodMuskCedarOlibanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperCinnamonSaffronBlack PepperPearAppleOrangePomelo

Heart

RosePeachJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Ishpink, Ocotea QuixosGuaiac WoodSandalwoodOlibanumCedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Musk, Cedar and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Gaiac 10 Tokyo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer77

Fall92

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFrescor IshpinkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex79

Women8

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,266

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#12,946

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gaiac 10 Tokyo by Le Labo is a quiet, woody fragrance built around a core of guaiac wood and clean musk. Composed by perfumer Annick Menardo, it presents a transparent, minimalist structure rather than a dense forest profile. The smoky edge of guaiac wood combines with dry cedar and olibanum, producing a scent that fe…

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Frescor Ishpink by Natura is a spicy floral fragrance centered on an exotic ishpink note. It leans into a blend of pink pepper, cinnamon, and soft rose that feels vibrant and warm. Ideal for casual everyday wear in temperate weather, this scent offers an original profile that stands out from typical mass-market fruity…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Frescor Ishpink?

Gaiac 10 Tokyo takes 4 of 7 categories. Gaiac 10 Tokyo is rated 4.36/5 from 1,463 votes; Frescor Ishpink is rated 3.92/5 from 265 votes. Choose Gaiac 10 Tokyo for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Frescor Ishpink for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Frescor Ishpink?

Gaiac 10 Tokyo lasts longest (Gaiac 10 Tokyo 61/100, Frescor Ishpink 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Frescor Ishpink?

Frescor Ishpink projects furthest (Frescor Ishpink 46/100, Gaiac 10 Tokyo 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gaiac 10 Tokyo and Frescor Ishpink smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Musk, Cedar and Olibanum.

Is Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Frescor Ishpink better for summer or winter?

For summer, Frescor Ishpink is the stronger pick. For winter, Gaiac 10 Tokyo is the stronger pick. Gaiac 10 Tokyo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gaiac 10 Tokyo and Frescor Ishpink?

Gaiac 10 Tokyo features Guaiac Wood, Musk, Cedar and Olibanum. Frescor Ishpink has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Peach, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Ishpink, Ocotea Quixos, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Olibanum.