Fragrance comparison

Ginza Intense vs Vega

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 277 ratings analysed

Ginza Intense

Shiseido

3.49275 votes

Rank #35,048 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vega

Ajmal

4.002 votes

Rank #56,825 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vega takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ginza Intense
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vega
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Ginza Intense1/3

Vega2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ginza IntenseShiseido

VegaAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 275 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

38%Like

22%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

275 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVega

SillageVega

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

violet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black Currant

Heart

Rose

Base

PatchouliVanilla

Top

Black CurrantBergamotGrapefruitRed Berries

Heart

TuberoseVioletRose

Base

PatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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

Winter87

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex6

Women90

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,048

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni, Maïa Lernout

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGinza IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ginza Intense opens with a sharp, tart burst of black currant that commands attention. Unlike light, breezy fruit scents, this fruit note carries a thick, dark, and almost jammy weight. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, a lush rose emerges to soften the edges, turning the composition into a deep floral ex…

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Vega by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral that opens on tart black currant and grapefruit, then turns into a smooth bouquet of rose, violet and a creamy tuberose feel. As it dries down, soft vanilla and musk round out the patchouli, giving it a clean, slightly powdery finish. If you like fresh florals with a sweet-musky…

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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, Ginza Intense or Vega?

Vega takes 2 of 3 categories. Ginza Intense is rated 3.49/5 from 275 votes; Vega is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ginza Intense for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vega for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Ginza Intense or Vega?

Vega lasts longest (Vega 65/100, Ginza Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ginza Intense or Vega?

Vega projects furthest (Vega 88/100, Ginza Intense 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ginza Intense and Vega smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Ginza Intense or Vega better for summer or winter?

Vega suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ginza Intense and Vega?

Ginza Intense has top notes of Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Vega has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Red Berries, heart notes of Tuberose, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla.