The Ginza vs Istinto Puro
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Ginza takes 3 of 4 categories.
The GinzaChoose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Istinto PuroChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Ginza3/4
Istinto Puro1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Ginza
- Sillage & projection
- The Ginza
- Value for money
- Istinto Puro
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Ginza
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The GinzaShiseidoIstinto PuroHelanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%
2.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
14%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
57%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Ginza
SillageThe Ginza
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIstinto PuroBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
yellow floral92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
woody69%
rose61%
amber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSweet OrangeViolet LeafLemonJapanese CitrusesMarjoram
Heart
RoseLime (Linden) BlossomJasmine SambacYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodCedarMuskBrown sugarBenzoin
Top
AngelicaSweet OrangeBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
PatchouliTurkish RoseJasmine SambacYlang-YlangVanilla Flower
Base
White WoodsTonka BeanVetiverAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sweet Orange, Rose and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall6
Winter6
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,311
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#72,821
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe GinzaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShiseido's boutique offering starts with a bright, crisp splash of Japanese citruses and bergamot before settling into a clean, soapy floral bouquet. The heart revolves around lime blossom and ylang-ylang, creating a delicate green freshness that avoids the heavy sweetness of typical white florals. On skin, it mimics …
Reviews →Helan Istinto Puro pairs bitter angelica root and crisp bergamot with a soft amber foundation. Bright sweet orange and petitgrain give the opening a green citrus lift before Turkish rose and ylang-ylang round out the center. White woods and benzoin keep the dry-down grounded on skin. This unisex Eau de Parfum suits sp…
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, The Ginza or Istinto Puro?
The Ginza takes 3 of 4 categories. The Ginza is rated 4.16/5 from 19 votes; Istinto Puro is rated 2.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose The Ginza for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Istinto Puro for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Ginza or Istinto Puro?
The Ginza lasts longest (The Ginza 65/100, Istinto Puro 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Ginza or Istinto Puro?
The Ginza projects furthest (The Ginza 56/100, Istinto Puro 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Ginza and Istinto Puro smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Rose and Jasmine Sambac.
Is The Ginza or Istinto Puro better for summer or winter?
The Ginza suits daytime wear; Istinto Puro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Ginza and Istinto Puro?
The Ginza has top notes of Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Violet Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Brown sugar. Istinto Puro has top notes of Angelica, Sweet Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Patchouli, Turkish Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Woods, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Amber.
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