Fragrance comparison

Lovin' Geisha vs Force

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Lovin' Geisha

Un Monde Nouveau

4.405 votes

Rank #43,625 CitrusFloral

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Force

Reef Perfumes

4.2010 votes

Rank #33,775 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Lovin' Geisha
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Force
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lovin' Geisha2/4

Force2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lovin' Geisha
Sillage & projection: Lovin' Geisha
Value for money: Force
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Force

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lovin' GeishaUn Monde Nouveau

ForceReef Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 33%Want 42%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 2%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

20%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLovin' Geisha

SillageLovin' Geisha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerForceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral91%

green83%

ozonic74%

aquatic65%

fresh spicy56%

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

woody69%

caramel61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TeaLotusYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red FruitsPomegranateCaramelYuzu

Heart

MagnoliaLotusPeony

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesLotus and Yuzu. Durations are only published for Lovin' Geisha, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night31

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,775

PerfumerAna Gomez

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerForceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovin' Geisha by Un Monde Nouveau captures the peak minimalist aesthetic of 1995. The fragrance opens with a tart, mouthwatering spray of Japanese yuzu citrus that feels crisp rather than sugary. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into dewy aquatic lotus blossoms. A transparent note of brewed green tea …

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Force opens with sweet red fruits, pomegranate and a bright yuzu lift, then settles into watery florals over soft musk. The caramel gives it a gentle gourmand tint rather than a heavy dessert feel. It comes across as smooth, fruity and slightly polished, with a feminine lean on skin even though it is marketed as unise…

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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, Lovin' Geisha or Force?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lovin' Geisha is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Force is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Lovin' Geisha for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Force for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lovin' Geisha or Force?

They last about the same: Lovin' Geisha 67/100, Force 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lovin' Geisha or Force?

Lovin' Geisha projects furthest (Lovin' Geisha 67/100, Force 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovin' Geisha and Force smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lotus and Yuzu.

Is Lovin' Geisha or Force better for summer or winter?

Lovin' Geisha suits daytime wear; Force suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovin' Geisha and Force?

Lovin' Geisha features Tea, Lotus and Yuzu. Force has top notes of Red Fruits, Pomegranate, Caramel and Yuzu, heart notes of Magnolia, Lotus and Peony, a base of Musk.