Fragrance comparison

Ginseng NRG vs The Pour Un Ete

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 738 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ginseng NRG

Jovan

4.24131 votes

Rank #26,161 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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45%scent match

Some overlap

The Pour Un Ete

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.93607 votes

Rank #7,399 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ginseng NRG takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ginseng NRG
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
The Pour Un Ete
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ginseng NRG4/7

The Pour Un Ete3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ginseng NRG
Community sentiment: Ginseng NRG
Longevity: Ginseng NRG
Sillage & projection: The Pour Un Ete
Value for money: Ginseng NRG
Versatility: The Pour Un Ete
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Pour Un Ete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ginseng NRGJovan

The Pour Un EteL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 607 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerGinseng NRGRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

131 votes

25%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

607 votes

Category winnerGinseng NRGMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGinseng NRG

SillageThe Pour Un Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGinseng NRGBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

musky77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

green91%

white floral83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

fresh56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TeaAmalfi LemonWoodsy NotesBergamot

Heart

GingerTonka BeanGeraniumJasmineBrazilian Rosewood

Base

MuskAmber

Notes

TeaJasmineAmalfi LemonBergamotMuskMintMateCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTea, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for The Pour Un Ete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall13

Winter4

Day100

Night21

Category winnerThe Pour Un EteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,399

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerThe Pour Un EteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jovan Ginseng NRG offers a quick burst of citrus and herbal tea before settling into a warm, wood-infused skin scent. It suits casual spring mornings when you want a clean, energetic start without wearing a heavy designer cologne.

Reviews →

The Pour Un Ete by L'Artisan Parfumeur translates directly to tea for a summer, and that is exactly what it delivers. Built by Olivia Giacobetti in 1995, this classic aromatic green scent opens with a cooling splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and crushed peppermint leaves. Within minutes, it settles into an iced glass…

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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, Ginseng NRG or The Pour Un Ete?

Ginseng NRG takes 4 of 7 categories. Ginseng NRG is rated 4.24/5 from 131 votes; The Pour Un Ete is rated 3.93/5 from 607 votes. Choose Ginseng NRG for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose The Pour Un Ete for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ginseng NRG or The Pour Un Ete?

Ginseng NRG lasts longest (Ginseng NRG 60/100, The Pour Un Ete 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ginseng NRG or The Pour Un Ete?

The Pour Un Ete projects furthest (The Pour Un Ete 55/100, Ginseng NRG 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ginseng NRG and The Pour Un Ete smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tea, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Ginseng NRG or The Pour Un Ete better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Pour Un Ete is the stronger pick. For winter, Ginseng NRG is the stronger pick. The Pour Un Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ginseng NRG and The Pour Un Ete?

Ginseng NRG has top notes of Tea, Amalfi Lemon, Woodsy Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Tonka Bean, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. The Pour Un Ete features Tea, Jasmine, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Musk.