Fragrance comparison

Goetze Gegenwart vs Limoeiro

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Goetze Gegenwart

Verduu

4.0541 votes

Rank #35,619 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Limoeiro

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.004 votes

Rank #56,035 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Goetze Gegenwart
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Limoeiro
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Goetze Gegenwart2/4

Limoeiro2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Limoeiro
Sillage & projection: Limoeiro
Value for money: Goetze Gegenwart
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Goetze Gegenwart

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Goetze GegenwartVerduu

LimoeiroHelder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 12%Had 8%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLimoeiro

SillageLimoeiro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

green60%

herbal50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GingerCardamomBergamotCorianderTea

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegVioletLavenderBasilRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

LemonBasilGingerCardamom

Heart

SageNutmegGreen LeavesArtemisia

Base

CedarFirVetiverViolet

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for Goetze Gegenwart, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,619

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verduu Goetze Gegenwart strips away traditional perfume clutter to deliver a crisp, urban profile centered on ginger, bergamot, and cedar. You smell the raw materials clearly from the first spray. Cardamom and black tea create an immediate brisk bite before cool violet leaf and cedar wood take over the mid-day wear. T…

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Limoeiro by Helder Machado Perfumes cuts through summer heat with a sharp burst of sour lemon, crushed basil, and fresh ginger. As the initial citrus rush cools, aromatic sage and piney fir ground the composition over a dry cedar base. It wears exceptionally well during humid daytime hours when heavy gourmands feel ov…

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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, Goetze Gegenwart or Limoeiro?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Goetze Gegenwart is rated 4.05/5 from 41 votes; Limoeiro is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Goetze Gegenwart for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Limoeiro for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Goetze Gegenwart or Limoeiro?

Limoeiro lasts longest (Limoeiro 65/100, Goetze Gegenwart 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Goetze Gegenwart or Limoeiro?

Limoeiro projects furthest (Limoeiro 63/100, Goetze Gegenwart 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Goetze Gegenwart and Limoeiro smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Goetze Gegenwart or Limoeiro better for summer or winter?

Goetze Gegenwart suits daytime wear; Limoeiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Goetze Gegenwart and Limoeiro?

Goetze Gegenwart has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Basil, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar. Limoeiro has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Nutmeg, Green Leaves and Artemisia, a base of Cedar, Fir, Vetiver and Violet.