Le Jardin de Monsieur Li vs Ginger Zest de Citron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ginger Zest de Citron takes 4 of 7 categories.
Le Jardin de Monsieur LiChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ginger Zest de CitronChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Le Jardin de Monsieur Li3/7
Ginger Zest de Citron4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
- Community sentiment
- Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
- 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
- Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le Jardin de Monsieur LiHermèsGinger Zest de CitronPK PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 5,604 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.53/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 15%Had 21%Want 64%
Category winnerLe Jardin de Monsieur LiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
47%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
5,604 votes
17%Love
53%Like
3%Ok
20%Dislike
7%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerLe Jardin de Monsieur LiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGinger Zest de Citron
SillageGinger Zest de Citron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGinger Zest de CitronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green86%
white floral72%
aromatic58%
fresh44%
fresh spicy30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
KumquatJasmineMintGreen Sap
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
GingerCurry TreeMuskVetiverMintNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)OrangeEucalyptusWhite Ginger LilyFreesiaOrange BlossomClary Sage
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night–
Category winnerGinger Zest de CitronMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,423
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched2015
Reviews208
Overall rank#23,456
PerfumerPaul Kiler
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerLe Jardin de Monsieur LiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li is a crisp citrus aromatic eau de toilette designed around the quiet freshness of an East Asian garden pond. The scent opens with a burst of tangy bittersweet kumquat fruit, paired with chilled garden mint and green sap. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, dewy jasmine petals add a s…
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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, Le Jardin de Monsieur Li or Ginger Zest de Citron?
Ginger Zest de Citron takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Jardin de Monsieur Li is rated 4.10/5 from 5,604 votes; Ginger Zest de Citron is rated 3.53/5 from 30 votes. Choose Le Jardin de Monsieur Li for a citrus and green 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, Le Jardin de Monsieur Li or Ginger Zest de Citron?
Ginger Zest de Citron lasts longest (Ginger Zest de Citron 66/100, Le Jardin de Monsieur Li 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Jardin de Monsieur Li or Ginger Zest de Citron?
Ginger Zest de Citron projects furthest (Ginger Zest de Citron 58/100, Le Jardin de Monsieur Li 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le Jardin de Monsieur Li and Ginger Zest de Citron smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint.
Is Le Jardin de Monsieur Li or Ginger Zest de Citron better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ginger Zest de Citron is the stronger pick. For winter, Ginger Zest de Citron is the stronger pick. Ginger Zest de Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Jardin de Monsieur Li and Ginger Zest de Citron?
Le Jardin de Monsieur Li features Kumquat, Jasmine, Mint and Green Sap. Ginger Zest de Citron features Ginger, Curry Tree, Musk, Vetiver and Mint.
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