Fragrance comparison

Haze vs Ginger Zest de Citron

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,150 ratings analysed

Haze

Akro

3.601,120 votes

Rank #3,564 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ginger Zest de Citron

PK Perfumes

3.5330 votes

Rank #24,909 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ginger Zest de Citron takes 4 of 7 categories.

Haze
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ginger Zest de Citron
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Haze3/7

Ginger Zest de Citron4/7

Ratings & consensus: Haze
Community sentiment: Haze
Longevity: Ginger Zest de Citron
Sillage & projection: Ginger Zest de Citron
Value for money: Ginger Zest de Citron
Versatility: Ginger Zest de Citron
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Haze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HazeAkro

Ginger Zest de CitronPK Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 15%Had 21%Want 64%

Category winnerHazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

1,003 votes

17%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerHazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityGinger Zest de Citron

SillageGinger Zest de Citron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGinger Zest de CitronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

green72%

camphor58%

fresh spicy44%

patchouli30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusMintAbsinthe

Heart

Clary Sage

Base

PatchouliLeather

Notes

GingerCurry TreeMuskVetiverMintNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)OrangeEucalyptusWhite Ginger LilyFreesiaOrange BlossomClary Sage

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Mint and Clary Sage. 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

Summer96

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Category winnerGinger Zest de CitronMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex63

Women2

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,564

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews155

Overall rank#24,909

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerHazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akro Haze is a cool, green aromatic built around a sharp blast of mint and eucalyptus, with an absinthe twist that can read boozy, anise-like, or even a little weedy to some noses. It often settles into clary sage and an earthy patchouli and leather base. Many wearers describe it as spa-like and comforting, but also f…

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Ginger Zest de Citron is a dry, aromatic citrus blend built for hot days. It centers on a sharp ginger note layered over warm sandalwood and green herbs. Instead of fading like typical summer colognes, it clings to the skin with a clean, mineral undertone.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Haze or Ginger Zest de Citron?

Ginger Zest de Citron takes 4 of 7 categories. Haze is rated 3.60/5 from 1,120 votes; Ginger Zest de Citron is rated 3.53/5 from 30 votes. Choose Haze for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ginger Zest de Citron for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Haze or Ginger Zest de Citron?

They last about the same: Ginger Zest de Citron 66/100, Haze 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Haze or Ginger Zest de Citron?

Projection is very close: Ginger Zest de Citron 58/100, Haze 56/100 for sillage.

Do Haze and Ginger Zest de Citron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Mint and Clary Sage.

Is Haze or Ginger Zest de Citron better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ginger Zest de Citron is the stronger pick. For winter, Haze is the stronger pick. Ginger Zest de Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Haze and Ginger Zest de Citron?

Haze has top notes of Eucalyptus, Mint and Absinthe, heart notes of Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli and Leather. Ginger Zest de Citron features Ginger, Curry Tree, Musk, Vetiver and Mint.