Fragrance comparison

Gemini vs Mar de Cadiz

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Gemini

A Wing & A Prayer Perfumes

1.001 votes

Rank #71,745 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Mar de Cadiz

Nadia Z · 2014

3.754 votes

Rank #53,768 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Gemini
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Mar de Cadiz
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gemini1/2

Mar de Cadiz1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeminiA Wing & A Prayer Perfumes

Mar de CadizNadia Z

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageGemini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

conifer44%

green30%

citrus100%

aquatic92%

floral84%

green77%

aromatic69%

marine61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pink GrapefruitWhite GrapefruitYuzuBergamotCypress LeafFirLime

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

SeaweedOakmossLotusPrecious WoodsGreen TeaMateNarcissusCarnationPandanusGreen MandarinBergamotYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYuzu and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,745

PerfumerJane Cate

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,768

PerfumerNadia Zuodar

Launched2014

Reviews1

Category winnerMar de CadizHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gemini is a bright, zesty citrus aromatic built around grapefruit, yuzu, lime and bergamot, with a greener, outdoorsy twist from cypress leaf and fir. It wears like a crisp, lively citrus splash that leans aromatic and coniferous rather than sweet, making it an easy unisex style if you like sharp freshness and clean w…

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Mar de Cadiz opens with a watery blast of cucumber and green tea, bringing an instantly cooling sensation. It settles into a salty, seaweed-drenched skin scent that makes it a highly refreshing option for scorching July afternoons at the beach or casual weekend wear in high humidity.

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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, Gemini or Mar de Cadiz?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Gemini is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Mar de Cadiz is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Gemini for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Mar de Cadiz for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Gemini or Mar de Cadiz?

Gemini projects furthest (Gemini 75/100, Mar de Cadiz 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gemini and Mar de Cadiz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Yuzu and Bergamot.

Is Gemini or Mar de Cadiz better for summer or winter?

Mar de Cadiz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gemini and Mar de Cadiz?

Gemini features Pink Grapefruit, White Grapefruit, Yuzu, Bergamot and Cypress Leaf. Mar de Cadiz features Seaweed, Oakmoss, Lotus, Precious Woods and Green Tea.