Fragrance comparison

Ginga vs Chameleon

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,897 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ginga

Phebo

4.12202 votes

Rank #26,060 WoodyTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Chameleon

Zoologist Perfumes

3.691,695 votes

Rank #2,619 TropicalWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ginga takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ginga
Choose it for a woody and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Chameleon
Choose it for a tropical and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ginga4/7

Chameleon3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GingaPhebo

ChameleonZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 202 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 41%

3.69/ 5 · 1,695 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerGingaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

202 votes

31%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

1,410 votes

Category winnerGingaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityChameleon

SillageChameleon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value44

Category winnerGingaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tropical92%

musky84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

floral61%

tropical100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, tropical and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoPink PepperViolet Leaves

Heart

Mango TreePeonySeaweed

Base

CashmeranCopaiba balmVetiver

Top

Ylang-YlangMangoCarambola (Star Fruit)LemonViolet LeavesBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

FrangipaniCoconutSea NotesCashmeranSea SaltSkinJasmineSaffron

Base

VanillaMuskWoody NotesSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMango, Pink Pepper, Violet Leaves and Cashmeran. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGingaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex59

Women27

Men7

Unisex55

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,060

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,619

PerfumerDaniel Pescio

Launched—

Reviews324

Category winnerChameleonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ginga by Phebo delivers an unconventional take on tropical perfumery. Built around green mango, pink pepper, and violet leaves, the opening hits with a crisp peppery bite alongside green fruitiness. As the top notes settle, seaweed and peony introduce a salty coastal breeze that balances the fruit. The base relies on …

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Chameleon opens as a bright tropical floral with ylang-ylang, mango, starfruit and citrus, then settles into frangipani, coconut, sea salt and soft woods. On skin, it usually feels sunny, fruity and slightly creamy rather than truly aquatic. It suits shoppers who want a playful summer scent with a beachy, sun-warmed m…

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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, Ginga or Chameleon?

Ginga takes 4 of 7 categories. Ginga is rated 4.12/5 from 202 votes; Chameleon is rated 3.69/5 from 1,695 votes. Choose Ginga for a woody and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Chameleon for a tropical and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ginga or Chameleon?

Chameleon lasts longest (Chameleon 70/100, Ginga 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ginga or Chameleon?

Chameleon projects furthest (Chameleon 59/100, Ginga 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ginga and Chameleon smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, tropical and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango, Pink Pepper, Violet Leaves and Cashmeran.

Is Ginga or Chameleon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ginga is the stronger pick. For winter, Ginga is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ginga and Chameleon?

Ginga has top notes of Mango, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Mango Tree, Peony and Seaweed, a base of Cashmeran, Copaiba balm and Vetiver. Chameleon has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mango, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Lemon, heart notes of Frangipani, Coconut, Sea Notes and Cashmeran, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.