Citrus Ginger by Dossier
Brand: Dossier
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Citrus Ginger opens with peppermint, lemon and ginger, moves into vetiver, pink pepper and nutmeg and dries down to sandalwood, incense and cedarwood. Dossier's take on Chanel Bleu de Chanel.
Is Citrus Ginger worth it?
How it smells: Opens with peppermint, lemon and ginger, vetiver and pink pepper at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and incense.
Scent Score: 56/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 47, versatility 67, layerability 68 and value 47, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 1,656 Dossier reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Men
Key accords: Peppermint, Lemon, Ginger, Vetiver, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg
Top Notes
- Peppermint
- Lemon
- Ginger
Heart Notes
- Vetiver
- Pink Pepper
- Nutmeg
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- Incense
- Cedarwood
Occasions: Daytime, Office
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Citrus Ginger by Dossier belongs to the citrus fragrance family. Citrus Ginger opens with peppermint, lemon and ginger, moves into vetiver, pink pepper and nutmeg and dries down to sandalwood, incense and cedarwood. Dossier's take on Chanel Bleu de Chanel. Citrus Ginger opens with Peppermint, Lemon, and Ginger. The heart brings Vetiver, Pink Pepper, and Nutmeg. It dries down to Sandalwood, Incense, and Cedarwood.
How to wear Citrus Ginger
On skin, Citrus Ginger by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for daytime and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Beautiful by Estée Lauder. Apply Citrus Ginger first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Citrus Ginger : 2 sprays Beautiful and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Citrus Ginger opens with Peppermint, Lemon, and Ginger.
The heart brings Vetiver, Pink Pepper, and Nutmeg.
It dries down to Sandalwood, Incense, and Cedarwood.
What to layer with Citrus Ginger
Beautiful by Estée Lauder
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and cedarwood.
Order: Apply Citrus Ginger first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Citrus Ginger : 2 sprays Beautiful
Fire Island by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and cedarwood.
Order: Apply Citrus Ginger first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fire Island on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Citrus Ginger : 2 sprays Fire Island
Burnt Roses by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and incense.
Order: Apply Citrus Ginger first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Burnt Roses on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Citrus Ginger : 2 sprays Burnt Roses
Dia Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and incense.
Order: Apply Citrus Ginger first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Woman on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Citrus Ginger : 2 sprays Dia Woman
Honour Woman by Amouage
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and incense.
Order: Apply Citrus Ginger first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Honour Woman on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Citrus Ginger : 2 sprays Honour Woman
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 31/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply Citrus Ginger first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Citrus Ginger : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Arabians Tonka by Montale
Not Recommended · 32/99
Arabians Tonka has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Arabians Tonka brings an oriental contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply Citrus Ginger first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Arabians Tonka on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Citrus Ginger : 1 spray Arabians Tonka
Related fragrances and why
- Beautiful by Estée Lauder — Both include sandalwood and cedarwood.
- Fire Island by Bond No. 9 — Both include vetiver and cedarwood.
- Burnt Roses by Born To Stand Out — Both include pink pepper and incense.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Citrus Ginger?
Citrus Ginger opens with Peppermint, Lemon, and Ginger. The heart brings Vetiver, Pink Pepper, and Nutmeg. It dries down to Sandalwood, Incense, and Cedarwood.
How long does Citrus Ginger last, and how strong is it?
Citrus Ginger by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Citrus Ginger?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime and office.
What layers well with Citrus Ginger?
Beautiful by Estée Lauder is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and cedarwood. Apply Citrus Ginger first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Citrus Ginger : 2 sprays Beautiful.
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