Fragrance comparison

Green vs The Ginza

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

Green

Puma

3.85172 votes

Rank #16,344 GreenAquatic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

The Ginza

Shiseido

4.1619 votes

Rank #43,430 CitrusYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Ginza takes 3 of 5 categories.

Green
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Ginza
Choose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Green2/5

The Ginza3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreenPuma

The GinzaShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 30%Had 47%Want 22%

4.16/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerThe GinzaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

70%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

172 votes

42%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityThe Ginza

SillageThe Ginza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value27

Category winnerGreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

ozonic77%

woody69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

yellow floral92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesBergamot

Heart1-3 hrs

Water NotesViolet LeafLily-of-the-ValleyLavender

Base3-5 hrs

CedarVanillaMuskBenzoin

Top

BergamotSweet OrangeViolet LeafLemonJapanese CitrusesMarjoram

Heart

RoseLime (Linden) BlossomJasmine SambacYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskBrown sugarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar. Durations are only published for Green, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer88

Fall6

Winter6

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex33

Women10

Casual 51%Work 32%Date 9%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#43,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Green opens with a splash of brisk bergamot, crushed grass, and crisp aquatic accords that wake you right up. You immediately notice the dewy violet leaf and soft lavender working together to keep the heart crisp, clean, and completely breezy. A quiet base of cedar wood, airy white musk, and a subtle touch of van…

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Shiseido's boutique offering starts with a bright, crisp splash of Japanese citruses and bergamot before settling into a clean, soapy floral bouquet. The heart revolves around lime blossom and ylang-ylang, creating a delicate green freshness that avoids the heavy sweetness of typical white florals. On skin, it mimics …

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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, Green or The Ginza?

The Ginza takes 3 of 5 categories. Green is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; The Ginza is rated 4.16/5 from 19 votes. Choose Green for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Ginza for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Green or The Ginza?

The Ginza lasts longest (The Ginza 65/100, Green 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Green or The Ginza?

The Ginza projects furthest (The Ginza 56/100, Green 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Green and The Ginza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar.

Is Green or The Ginza better for summer or winter?

Green suits daytime wear; The Ginza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Green and The Ginza?

Green has top notes of Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin. The Ginza has top notes of Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Violet Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Brown sugar.