Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver vs Reflection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reflection takes 4 of 4 categories.
Ginger, Elemi & VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
ReflectionChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver0/4
Reflection4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Reflection
- Sillage & projection
- Reflection
- Value for money
- Reflection
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reflection
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum LondonReflectionMykonosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
4.40/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
60%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReflection
SillageReflection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerReflectionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
musky88%
powdery77%
fresh spicy65%
amber53%
aromatic42%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger
Heart
RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine
Base
MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk
Top
GrapefruitBergamotFruity NotesMandarinGreen Notes
Heart
PatchouliGeraniumJasminePeachRose
Base
MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarwood
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring82
Summer100
Fall45
Winter9
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,816
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#33,955
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerReflectionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGinger, 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…
Reviews →Reflection opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, backed by a crisp green edge that keeps the citrus lively rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns softer and smoother, with light florals, musk, amber, and gentle woods giving it a clean, polished finish. It suits shoppers who want a fresh fragrance with…
Reviews →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, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Reflection?
Reflection takes 4 of 4 categories. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Reflection is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Reflection for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Reflection?
Reflection lasts longest (Reflection 72/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Reflection?
Reflection projects furthest (Reflection 66/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and Reflection smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Rose.
Is Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Reflection better for summer or winter?
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear; Reflection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and Reflection?
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. Reflection has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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