Fragrance comparison

Ginga vs Cigar Rum Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 253 ratings analysed

Ginga

Phebo

4.12202 votes

Rank #26,060 WoodyTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cigar Rum Intense

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

4.7151 votes

Rank #27,561 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cigar Rum Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ginga
Choose it for a woody and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cigar Rum Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ginga2/5

Cigar Rum Intense3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GingaPhebo

Cigar Rum IntenseStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 202 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 41%

4.71/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerCigar Rum IntenseRating 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

76%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityCigar Rum Intense

SillageCigar Rum Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value45

Category winnerGingaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tropical92%

musky84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity46%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, sweet 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

Notes

LeatherRumCoffeeTobaccoDried FruitsAmberOakTea RoseCopaiba balmVetiverSeaweedCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSeaweed, Copaiba balm and Vetiver. 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–

Spring50

Summer14

Fall64

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex59

Women27

Men42

Unisex58

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,060

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#27,561

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched2019

Reviews0

Category winnerGingaHigher 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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Built for lovers of heavy winter scents, this bottle skips clean freshness for thick resinous warmth. The perfume surrounds you in dark rum, soaked raisins, and unrefined pipe tobacco. A bitter coffee note grounds the boozy top, while raw leather and oak hold the base steady. Reach for it when wearing heavy coats on c…

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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 Cigar Rum Intense?

Cigar Rum Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. Ginga is rated 4.12/5 from 202 votes; Cigar Rum Intense is rated 4.71/5 from 51 votes. Choose Ginga for a woody and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cigar Rum Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ginga or Cigar Rum Intense?

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

Which projects more, Ginga or Cigar Rum Intense?

Cigar Rum Intense projects furthest (Cigar Rum Intense 62/100, Ginga 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ginga and Cigar Rum Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Seaweed, Copaiba balm and Vetiver.

Is Ginga or Cigar Rum Intense better for summer or winter?

Cigar Rum Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ginga and Cigar Rum Intense?

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. Cigar Rum Intense features Leather, Rum, Coffee, Tobacco and Dried Fruits.