Fragrance comparison

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver vs Splash - The Grapefruit 2008

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Pairfum London

5.002 votes

Rank #32,451 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008

Marc Jacobs

4.1241 votes

Rank #34,861 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Splash - The Grapefruit 2008
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver3/4

Splash - The Grapefruit 20081/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Value for money: Splash - The Grapefruit 2008
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

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008Marc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.12/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 26%Had 18%Want 56%

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

63%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGinger, Elemi & Vetiver

SillageGinger, Elemi & Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSplash - The Grapefruit 2008Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

white floral88%

warm spicy77%

floral65%

amber53%

musky42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and 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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitOrange Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

FreesiaGinger

Base4-6 hrs

AmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Ginger, Orange Blossom and Freesia. Durations are only published for Splash - The Grapefruit 2008, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring61

Summer100

Fall22

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,861

PerfumerAndrea Lupo

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 opens with a sudden, bracing rush of tart ruby grapefruit peel and crisp orange blossom. It is unapologetically zesty. You get an immediate flash of bitter citrus oil before warming ginger and soft freesia settle across the heart. The background stays exceptionally light, ancho…

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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 Splash - The Grapefruit 2008?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 is rated 4.12/5 from 41 votes. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Splash - The Grapefruit 2008?

They last about the same: Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Splash - The Grapefruit 2008?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver projects furthest (Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Ginger, Orange Blossom and Freesia.

Is Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 better for summer or winter?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear; Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and Splash - The Grapefruit 2008?

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. Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Freesia and Ginger, a base of Amber, Musk and Patchouli.