Fragrance comparison

Selection vs Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

4 wins

Selection

Jacques Battini

4.0282 votes

Rank #6,107 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Pairfum London

5.002 votes

Rank #35,840 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selection takes 4 of 4 categories.

Selection
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Selection4/4

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SelectionJacques Battini

Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 47%Had 14%Want 39%

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

48%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySelection

SillageSelection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSelectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

rose77%

cinnamon69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonGrapefruitBergamotGeranium

Heart

PatchouliRoseJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarWhite MuskGuaiac Wood

Top

LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger

Heart

RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#35,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSelectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Selection by Jacques Battini opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and cinnamon, grounded by woody base notes. It is a warm, spicy fragrance that excels during cold winter days. The dry-down highlights patchouli and vanilla, creating a comforting scent profile suited for evening wear or casual office settings where you…

Reviews →

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, Selection or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Selection takes 4 of 4 categories. Selection is rated 4.02/5 from 82 votes; Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Selection for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

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

Selection lasts longest (Selection 83/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Selection projects furthest (Selection 72/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Selection and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Geranium.

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

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

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

Selection has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, White Musk and Guaiac Wood. 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.