Ginger Essence

Ginger Essence smells like lemon iced tea with a splash of sweet ginger. While not listed in its notes, there is a distinct cardamom note at the base of this scent, furthering the tea/chai associations for me. Extremely refreshing, this scent it perfect for the summer and for when I'm feeling a bit nauseated or headachey due to the meds I'm on. I imagine this would be great for pregnant women, or for people who are sensitive to perfumes. This is the kind of scent where it's impossible to spray on too much, which is wonderful because I like to mist this all over and occasionally into the air around me. Unfortunately, the lasting power of this perfume is decidedly weak and fades extremely quickly. I'm considering buying the rollerball for touch-ups but the cost is a major deterrent right now. If you're wondering what the difference is between this and the Intense version, I was told that the Intense doesn't have as much of the citrus, and it has a longer staying power. Knowing that, I still went with this one because I was looking for something light. I'm extremely pleased with this, and have been wearing it non-stop since I bought it!

I LOVE this fragrance and this is among the first of my wardrobe when I started to really build a fragrance collection. I love the smell of ginger and wanted something sparkly, refreshing, bright and energizing. I read the reviews on here and this sounded like exactly what I wanted. Luckily the mall near here actually DOES have this fragrance (a little short on choices here) and tried it out and took it home. I also have a ginger lotion that from Origins that goes well with it and helps the longevity and I have also used Jo Malones' ginger and nutmeg body lotion with it and that also helps. Because the one complaint I have about it is that it only lasts about 3-4 hours on me. But this is enough to get me thorough my morning or a summer evening out. You do really have to like ginger though to really enjoy this. But it is a bright, fresh, happy ginger, and fairly linear. It is the star and that is the reason I love it.

This was a blind buy gone oh-so-right!!! It's so bright and fresh! I love that it starts with freshly chopped ginger + citrus, and as it dries down it deepens to the scent of ginger wine (oh, how I miss ginger wine since we emigrated from Scotland!!). The ginger actually makes my mouth water--and it's so tenacious! It lasted through my gym workout, and a shower, and is still pleasantly there when I smell my arm. I am so happy I trusted the reviews, and bought a bottle of this! I would rank it a 9.5/10, and I could see this being excellent for layering. I would definitely recommend it to people who enjoy ginger, and I don't think anyone around you would be bothered by this happy scent. It's chilly here, and the few times I have worn it the temperature has been below 0C, but I think it would be equally delightful to wear in the spring and summer. I am tempted to go back and buy the body products from this line now!

This is really wonderful in the heat. I am first aware of all the fresh juicy citrus notes which are closely followed by the ginger. Please don't think for a minute that the citrus notes are at all sharp. If any citrus note dominated then it would be the lime. Think more of a delicious refreshing citrus presse. Fresh but with just the right amount of sweetness. The ginger is very true to itself with some zing but without being harsh. This fragrance basically takes the best aspects of these notes and creates something very easy to wear. This is pretty much a linear fragrance. It's a shame it doesn't have greater longevity but thats the nature of these notes. I will give it a boost with the matching body lotion. If you love refreshin, juicy fragrances then do try this one.

Incredible - Men and women give me compliments often! It has been my staple for years. My husband loves it!!! My kids even say something nice when I wear it. I enjoy the crisp and clean feeling when I wear it. I love ginger with the citrus. I layer Ginger Rush lotion for some warm spicy depth.I wore White Linen in my teens. I like crisp citrus, subtle white florals with a touch of spicy or a dry wood. I also love bergamot. Ginger Essence does not give me a headache like most scents. There is an "Intensified" version of this fragrance that last longer. It works well yet does not last long. Top Notes-Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime . Middle Notes-Ginger, Nutmeg, Clove, Coriander, Violet Leaves, Jasmine . Base Notes-Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood.

I love love love this fragrance, it's really uplifting. Believe me, no-one would hate this kind, nice humble and pleasurable fragrance. It's not too aroma not too spicy but really sweet spices and not boring at all. I just found out its scent of Origin Ginger = Earl gray tea+Mint leaves of Jo Malone in term of uplifting feeling. I love them both but Origin is much more valuable. To whom that like this fragrance and really want to have more intense power GOOD NEWS, Origin has just release (Nov/2011)intense formula calls "Ginger Essence Intensified fragrance" the same flacon but changed the cap to silver. I am look arround in my area to own it soon. FRAGRANTICA... please add into new data base too...Thanks

Want a fresh blast of ginger? You got it! Juicy, invigorating and with an undeniable 90s vibe. Very pleased that I decided to stumble Upon this fragrance last year in Selfridges when I was pulled up by an Origins associate and given an impromptu facial. Was a great find and seems to be a classic. I pick this one out quite a bit in my collection when I just want something laid back, relaxed and can spray away without giving much thought. The price isn’t high but the longevity isn’t long lasting either but i use it to reinvigorate my senses more than anything so I don’t mind too much. The bottle is very Greek mythesque looking. I guess quite dated, but also quite unique. Glad I have this in my collection.

There's a reason Origins Ginger Essence has longevity and popularity. It's fresh, spicy, deep, and unisex. Back when it was released I wore the spray and the oil, always buying smaller bottles over and over. Last year I found a 3.4 oz. which I had been layering over the Thymes ginger lotion. However, today I slathered on Dr. Bronner's Lime Patchouli lotion and then sprayed OGE on top. WOW. It's even earthier and the ginger lime scent wafts as if I just applied it. In some ways, I think of Ginger Essence as Opium Light, or Opium mixed with Shalimar Eau Legere. It has that thick, wet spice but then sparkles with the citrus. It smells edible so it's a great choice as an alternative gourmand.

the lovely signature fragrance of one of my dear friends. this is how i first smelled it. if it wasn't hers, and i didn't have a long list of other (pricey!) perfumes i want, i'd have it in a second. so few perfumes so accurately and daringly choose to take on the unadulterated scent of ginger. many find the scent strong and assaulting, which i guess is why, but i think it is super sensual and intoxicating. this smells a couple hours after you cut open a fresh piece of ginger and rub it on your wrists. this is one of the only perfumes i've found that's done it right, and not tried to water down the scent with equally strong scents. i wonder how demeter's ginger scent holds up to this.

Just bought origins ginger essence at an origins shop. At first, i was trying to recall the scent, like white tea and ginger of bath and body works or spain's angel's breath but what stands out is the pureness of ginger and other citrus combined. The scent lingers for hours and what others may think or say that sillage is weak, i can say that its staying power is perfect to last for longer hours. It's silent but deeply hides in the skin.it shows itself when someone gets closer or when your body heats up. Very sophisticated. Great for all occasions and environment-friendly. It is sensually delicate and smooth. A must have potion! By the way, this is for women, not for men!

I intend to provide my own personal interpretation as I do not consider myself to easily understand or recognise the composition of a perfume. I am not an expert. I absolutely love this scent not only because of the wonderful ginger smell but also because of the price. It really is a very reasonably priced every day perfume yet always attracts positive comments. The gingeryness does have a spa-like feeling to it but I like that. It lasts a few hours and leaves a warm spicy smell on the skin. Love it! I just wish they'd bring the roller ball oil back. My last one got dropped on the floor and smashed and then it was discontinued! Aggghhhhh......

@Soutty123: Exactly! This is my go-to-scent when I'm fed up with other fragrances and my nose needs a rest, just as you said. It smells softly as if you put a cooking pot on the stove making fresh ginger water. Clean and fresh and perfect for hot muggy summer days. And fortunately this scent is not ruined by any citrus fruit as usual. It's one of my absolute favourites though lasting on my skin could be better. Funny: After a long day of work I don't smell any of it on my skin. But when I go taking a shower and the hot water hits me the complete bathrooms fills with mild ginger scent ;-)

Last winter while in Macy's I asked what their top selling fragrance was. The answer: Origins Ginger Essence. I tried it and was unimpressed...I love to eat ginger and drink ginger tea, but the skin scent didn't feel feminine enough for me. Well, it's May now and I tried it again while at the mall and WOW...I'm absolutely loving it! This is perfect for spring and summer because it is so light, clean and positively refreshing! No headache with this one and the dry down is really lovely. I ended up buying a full bottle today and I couldn't be happier. It will be my go-to scent for summer!

I found this in my perfume wardrobe today, a really hot day in England. For days I haven't been able to wear any perfume, as I've been feeling like everything is too much, too strong, too loud. But this! What a little gem this is, lemony, gingery, a real tonic! Zingy without being too citrusy and sharp! Very sunny, a bit like a cologne. Perfect to spray on after a shower in the summer. Sillage is ok, lasting power leaves much to ask, but it's part of it's charm for me. On me, the bergamot really comes out after an hour or two, and leaves a quite dry scent of that and ginger.

It begins with a fresh blast of ginger and nicely balanced citruses, and maintains those notes throughout. As it dries down a hint of a sweet tea emerges alongside the ginger/citrus notes slightly softening the scent. It is fresh and invigorating yet manages to also be sweet and comforting. Like sipping on a sweet ginger lemon iced tea in the warm sun. A fabulous and very natural smelling ginger perfume. If you are a fan of fresh ginger scents I highly recommend this. I agree that this scent usually does draw compliments from men. Sillage is good, very long lasting as well.

a really simple, but pretty fragrance. never cared for ginger, until my mom bought this perfume and told me to try it out. at first, i thought the ginger was too strong, but i kept coming back to it for some reason. great for summer since it's very fresh, however, i can see it being worn for all the seasons. i've always associated bergamot with more "happier" scents, so the way it balances perfectly with the lime and ginger is probably why this fragrance never fails to put me in a good mood. the sillage is fairly strong as well; one spritz and i could smell it all day.

I recently sampled this at the airport. I really loved the spicy ginger with softer lemon undertones. Fresh, yet spicy and ideal for those who do not like the herby or oceanic summer frags. A serious competitor to my Clarins Dynamisite, which I currently use as a 'pick me up' on tired mornings. Also love the natural/organic element from this brand, which I find especially appealing when it comes to frags I'm more likely to wear in the sun. Another one for my shopping list!

I have to be in the mood for this but when I am, it is gorgeous. Sweet ginger and citrus. Its longevity is good, it lasts all day. Some will say its a summer fragrance but I find it quite a comforting scent and most often wear it in Autumn and Winter. It's also surprisingly a little bit sexy but not in a big, loud, in your face way. For those who like natural scents, maybe Jo Malone fragrances - try it. I'm on my second bottle and I can't say that about many fragrances.

I love this perfume. It's fresh crisp and spicy all at once! On me it gets quite sweet actually, adding another dimension of complexity. I find it wonderful for layering, or alone on hot days. It's easy on the nose, and not synthetic or headache inducing at all; quite high quality. I could never do without this stuff! Never stop making this miracle juice Origins, I could never find another lovely natural perfume to substitute for it!

Ginger, lemon, lime, bergamont - wow it's fresh zesty all the while it lasts...which is moderate not long at all. Keep some with you if going out because it's not too strong if you spray it somewhere but it will energize you and lift your mood. Definitely smells delicious but it would be great if it reached out further and lasted longer. Still very delightful.