Fragrance comparison

Reflection vs Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

Reflection

Mykonos

4.4015 votes

Rank #33,955 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Pairfum London

5.002 votes

Rank #35,816 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection takes 4 of 4 categories.

Reflection
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Reflection4/4

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ReflectionMykonos

Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityReflection

SillageReflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerReflectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky88%

powdery77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

aromatic42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotFruity NotesMandarinGreen Notes

Heart

PatchouliGeraniumJasminePeachRose

Base

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarwood

Top

LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger

Heart

RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall45

Winter9

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex75

Women6

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerReflectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reflection opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, backed by a crisp green edge that keeps the citrus lively rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns softer and smoother, with light florals, musk, amber, and gentle woods giving it a clean, polished finish. It suits shoppers who want a fresh fragrance with…

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Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver by Pairfum London starts with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, tart grapefruit, and piney elemi resin. The top notes feel bright and peppery on cold morning skin before giving way to an unconventional heart of geranium, orange blossom, and subtle coconut. A grounded woody base of dry vetiver…

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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, Reflection or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Reflection takes 4 of 4 categories. Reflection is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Reflection for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Reflection or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Reflection lasts longest (Reflection 72/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reflection or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Reflection projects furthest (Reflection 66/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reflection and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Reflection or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Reflection suits daytime wear; Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reflection and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Reflection has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver has top notes of Lavender, Spicy Notes, elemi and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Moss, Cashmeran, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.