Fragrance comparison

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver vs Henna

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Pairfum London

5.002 votes

Rank #31,999 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Henna

Milton Lloyd

3.2015 votes

Rank #61,299 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Henna takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Henna
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver1/4

Henna3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Henna
Sillage & projection: Henna
Value for money: Henna
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum London

HennaMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityHenna

SillageHenna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value92

Category winnerHennaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

almond77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger

Heart

RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk

Top

GardeniaJasmine

Heart

AlmondSpicy NotesRaspberry

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, Raspberry, Gardenia and Jasmine. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGinger, Elemi & VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver by Pairfum London starts with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, tart grapefruit, and piney elemi resin. The top notes feel bright and peppery on cold morning skin before giving way to an unconventional heart of geranium, orange blossom, and subtle coconut. A grounded woody base of dry vetiver…

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Henna opens with a sudden splash of sweet jasmine and waxy gardenia before settling into a warm, almond-heavy core. It is a sweet floral gourmand designed for chilly autumn evenings, wrapping the wearer in a thick blanket of vanilla and amber. The raspberry note provides a brief fruity tartness that keeps the early st…

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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, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Henna?

Henna takes 3 of 4 categories. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Henna is rated 3.20/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Henna for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Henna?

Henna lasts longest (Henna 56/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Henna?

Henna projects furthest (Henna 56/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and Henna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Raspberry, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Henna better for summer or winter?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear; Henna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and Henna?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver has top notes of Lavender, Spicy Notes, elemi and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Moss, Cashmeran, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood. Henna has top notes of Gardenia and Jasmine, heart notes of Almond, Spicy Notes and Raspberry, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk.