Ginger
Spicy · appears in 5 documented compositions
Library uses
4
Dominant placement
top
Avg. longevity of hosts
10.0 h
Strongest season
Autumn
How it behaves in a formula
Across this library, Ginger appears 3 times as a top note, 2 times in the heart and 0 times in the base. Placement is the single best predictor of what you will actually smell: top-note materials are high-volatility and gone within the hour, base-note materials are fixatives that define the final and longest phase of the wear.
Compositions containing Ginger in this library average 10.0 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward autumn and spring wear. Treat that as a tendency of the spicy family rather than a property of the material alone — dose, supporting accord and concentration all move the result.
Fragrances built with Ginger
Chanel
Bleu de Chanel
Woody Aromatic · Men
Created by in-house Chanel perfumer Jacques Polge in 2010, Bleu de Chanel redefined modern masculine blue fragrances by combining crisp freshness with a sophisticated, dense woody-amber base. The composition opens with an energetic, effervescent burst of citrus fruits—grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot—accented by a sharp pinch of pink pepper and cooling mint. The heart transitions toward a clean, spicy warmth featuring fresh ginger and nutmeg. Unlike simpler fresh scents, Bleu de Chanel deepens significantly in its dry-down, introducing a smoky touch of incense, rich cedarwood, dry amber, and sandalwood. This deliberate contrast between an uplifting, bright opening and a mysterious, grounded base makes it one of the most reliable and universally praised versatile scents in contemporary perfumery.
Yves Saint Laurent
Y Eau de Parfum
Aromatic Fougere · Men
Formulated by master perfumer Dominique Ropion in 2018, Y Eau de Parfum represents the drive of a modern generation of men who dare to follow their passions. The scent opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of crisp green apple, zesty ginger, and bright bergamot. The heart introduces a clean, herbal-aromatic bridge built around sage, crisp juniper berries, and fresh geranium. The dry-down features an intensely powerful, modern foundation of dark amberwood, sweet tonka bean, cedar, and resinous olibanum. Designed for high performance and exceptional crowd-pleasing appeal, it strikes an ideal balance between clean, shower-fresh brightness and rich, sweet, masculine sensuality.
Louis Vuitton
L'Immensite
Amber Spicy · Men
Created by Jacques Cavallier in 2018, L'Immensite captures the feeling of boundless freedom and open horizons through an electrifying contrast of icy ginger and sun-drenched citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of bitter grapefruit, zesty bergamot, and a massive dose of fresh ginger. The aquatic heart blends crisp watery notes with aromatic sage, rosemary, and geranium. The clean, magnetic dry-down settles into a smooth bed of ambroxan and amber. It is a masterclass in modern masculine freshness, balancing crisp energy with sophisticated depth.
Nishane
Ani
Amber Floral · Unisex
Created by Cecile Zarokian in 2019, Ani is named after the ancient ruined medieval city of Ani and stands as one of the greatest modern vanilla-forward niche fragrances. The scent opens with a sharp, sparkling blast of fresh ginger, green notes, and bright bergamot. The spicy heart introduces rich cardamom and tart black currant. The magnificent dry-down reveals an opulent, buttery vanilla blended with warm amber and sandalwood. It is celebrated for its romantic complexity, velvety texture, and massive performance.