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.

Ginger Essence was one of my signature scents a while back before my collection exploded. Husband bought me the lotion, body scrub and perfume for Christmas one year. It's uplifting, effervescent, light, airy, and a little spicy/peppery which helps the longevity. A very delicious, mouthwatering and delightful citrus. There is nothing like it on the market.

just the best (except for how weak it is LOL) the first perfume i ever cared to learn the name for, and i would smell it every time i went to the mall as a kid. refreshing and renewing. thanks to like 12 yr old me for nicking a tester bottle from the mall ♡ i was then gifted the body butter which is much better value imo

Love this one but hard to get in Europe so I ordered Demeter’s Gingerale. Sorry, doesn’t give the same feel and smel at all. Demeter has a harsh soapy vibe combined with sticky cola smell. Not fresh and uplifting at all. Helas, I’ll keep searching for the real deal and use my leftover Ginger essence sprays sparingly.

I love this! It's simple, straightforward and very uplifting. If you like ginger, you'll love this! It is *very* ginger, fizzy and piquant, but smooth and sweetened rather than bitter and herbal, with just the right amount of citrus to brighten it up. This is a comfort scent for me, it's so warm and sunny.

This is so wonderfully zen and joyful. An effervescent yet spa-like ginger, so wonderful on spring mornings while you're on a crisp morning walk or lounging with a book and throw on the couch. It's a positive moment of calm and a fizzy bit of sunshine.

I love this. It is a beautiful combination of citrus and ginger. Its silage can be soft, however heat really brings this fragrance to life. I find that it lasts very well on me. I just adore it. Its a clean and fresh scent with a slightly spicy kick.

I love, love, love this! It's probably not for everyone, but it suits me perfectly. I have received tons of compliemts on it and men seem to love it more than anything else I wear.

I ADORE this perfume. Had it years ago and will definitely get it again. It is fresh, vital and haunting. If you love ginger you'll like this fragrance.

it is gorgeous and my favorite summer scent - but unfortunately it doesn ́t last on me...if there was an edp i would definitely go for it!!!

Effervescent gingery joy. Too bad I purchased the rollerball, though--fragrance is completely gone by the time I get to work.

Love it! Short to medium longevity which means NATURAL! Awakening and Euphoric scent!

This is basically a cure for winter related blues, an utterly joyful fragrance.

Ginger ale :) Doesn’t last long.

Ginger Essence is a love for me. I work at a department store where I can spritz any perfume I'm in the mood for, and I find myself using Ginger when I don't know what I'm in the mood for! It's also the first perfume I voted into three seasons: winter, spring, summer. I almost voted it into fall, but there are so many fall perfumes I figured I would save Ginger Essence for the rest of the year! Ginger Essence smells natural and fresh to me. An accurate impression of fresh ginger but without the bite. After seeing the other notes listed here, I think I can pick up the almost salty quality of lime and I know I smell the sweetness of bergamot. There are no base notes, but they aren't needed with the warmth of ginger. Thanks to ginger, we have a fragrance warm enough to be cozy in the winter, sharp enough to cut through the dampness of spring, and cool enough to refresh in the summer. This perfume lasts though it does not project. It is unlikely anyone will ask what perfume you are wearing, same as if you had applied essential oil. Some days I like to keep my scents to myself. Finally, this is one of the few perfumes that comes in a travel spray rather than a rollerball. I can't imagine a better fragrance to refresh with. Ginger lovers, start your day with Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily then keep it smoldering with Ginger Essence. You will thank me later.

I consider this a winter citrus, but it can definitely be worn all year round. It's the warmth from the sweet ginger that does it for me. Unfortunately it doesn't last very long, so I have to layer it with This Is Not A Perfume (Cetalox). It's a cozy and refreshing scent that's great for a quick pick-me-up and the gym. Ginger Essence is very straightforward and is exactly what it says on the tin. To me it smells like lemonade mixed with ginger ale. 🍋 "Ancient Chinese tradition holds that where there's yin, there must be yang. This fragrance is a blend of spicy Ginger with refreshing Bergamot, Lemon and Lime to create the perfect balance between warm and cool, energy and calm." FYI Don't bother getting the Whipped Souffle lotion to layer with it. It's like water and the scent is extremely mild. The Ginger Essence perfume goes much better when layered with cetalox or the Lemon and Vitamin E body oil from Burt's Bees.

I do love this, but I wonder if I'd feel the same if I were trying it for the first time today. I remember being a little obsessed with it when it first came out - I found it so spicy and sophisticated and I ran through a bottle very quickly. My nose has evolved, obviously, because now I don't find it sophisticated, but I still like it a lot. It's a fizzy gingerale scent, not really all that spicy, mostly just fresh and uplifting. I actually find the sillage and longevity pretty good. More than anything, though, it's nostalgic - it smells like the early 2000s and reminds me specifically of one trip I took to NYC which I'll always remember fondly. It was a different time and I'm a different person, but I'm happy to have this in my collection once again.

A blind buy success. A fantastic post-shower fragrance for me to feel citrusy, and gingery. It feels great to cover myself in a great mist of this stuff. Though this fragrance comes off as pretty organic, the citrus I pick up from it smells more like candied lemon than regular lemon, which I wasn't expecting. That candied lemon scent only lasts for the first 45 to an hour, after that it's as natural as it gets, bitter lemon and ginger. This stuff would be great for layering, as it definitely is lacking a strong foundation. As for performance, don't expect much projection, this will sit close to the skin. I get like 6hours out of this stuff. Overall, a great light zesty fragrance. 7.5/10

This was such a boost back when people used to use this around me (I never actually owned it though). "Zingiber officinale" is the Latin name for ginger, which is one of the easiest to remember *ever*...because ginger is officially zingy (please, pardon my stupid dad joke mind) 😆 But, this is absolutely zingy and it always felt true to the nature of ginger. Though, there was a candied element to it as well. The whole thing reminded me of ginger chews that my mom used to eat. Fairly straightforward, but it was both comforting and energizing in it's gingery simplicity ✨️

I like the fact that this fragrance is really refreshing. It has the same sparkly, fizzy smell as a glass of ginger ale. Others often enjoy the way it smells; it's spicy and unusual. My only complaint is that it doesn't project as much as I would like. A little does not go a long way in this case... I try to apply this one somewhat liberally, or else it's more like wearing a body spray, as Englishrose mentioned below. Putting it on your clothes could also help it to last longer. If I put it on in the morning, I can usually catch a whiff or two in the early evening.

I like this fragrance because its fresh, zingy and citrussy without being sharp. Perfect for summer. On my skin, the smell is soft, warming and comforting but doesn't seem to last long - the pleasure is soon over. I wish they made an EDP version. I have a confession to make, even though I like this fragrance a lot, for some reason my boyfriend does not. So, I use it throughout my home as a room fragrance. It reminds me of the smell of an expensive spa, so I use it in my bathroom, and the result is wonderful, my visitors always comment on how lovely my home smells!

I've been wearing this for about 5 years. Honestly, I'm not much of a ginger person but this is such a lovely, fresh and subtle scent! So clean! I like that it is not overpowering, I have migraine and am around lots of people who have migraine and it has never bothered me or any of them! I can smell it when I first spray it, but after that I cannot really smell it on myself, though others can, which some might appreciate in a fragrance and others might not. But also, it has been 5 years and I might just be so used to it. I get so many compliments on this!

Ginger Essence is a fun and effervescent perfume that is perfect for warm weather. On my skin its a warm, softly spicy scent with a hint of indistinct florality in the dry down which also seems to have ambroxan as a base note. Its warmer and rounder than the listed notes suggest because of this softer base. Radiant and completely wearable, the only downside is the lack of longevity-- 2 hours at most on my skin. On a side note, this smells very close to the scent of the Benefit brand blush named Dandelion.

The fragrance that started it all for me :') I remember testing out my grandmother's perfumes as a little kid and found this one absolutely alluring. It's spicy yet citrusy bouquet blossoms warmly across the skin to create a zesty signature scent. There's also a green note deep down that boosts the ginger and citrus boldly. Haven't had a bottle of this in years but it's memory is not lost on me and anytime I have the privilege to be reminded of this fragrance-happy memories always come flooding back

This legit smells like a sweet ginger ale, but the rawness is very unique to my nose. It’s perfect for those days that you want to take a break from peeling paint off walls with strength. I gravitate toward this style at least one day each week. Typically I’ve leaned on my Juliette has a gun...but this will make its way into my rotation. If you’ve ever smelled white tea and ginger from bath and body works...this scent is a close relative of that scent...

Lovely zingy ginger without sweetness. Dries down to a slightly powdery finish. However this is so, so sheer. I’m usually a 1-2 spritz kind of girl but this one I sprayed 13 times just to be able to smell myself...and I already need a reapplication after 1 hour. Even though the price of $100 CAD for 100ml is very reasonable, the end value is just so-so because of the poor longevity and weak strength.

This perfume is fresh and smells like ginger lemon and loads of sugar. The dry down is particularly sugary, which feels a bit cloying. I have only acquired this recently but I can swear I have smelt it many many times on other people on the train. It is fresh and if you love the smell of ginger, you would love it. I wish the dry down was a little less sweet thought.

I LOVE this stuff, but it only last about 1 minute on me :-( at first it smells like a fizzy ginger soda but IF u can catch anything lingering on you after 10 minutes, then all the ginger is gone and I only smell Orange Blossoms or Neroli. If it lasted long, had great projection and smelled just like fizzy ginger then I would love to buy it.

Nice, sweet, gingery fragrance that reminds me of ginger cordial. I don't get any spiciness, but that's fine by me. Does not last long and has low sillage. Perfect for summer days when you want to wear something light and sweet for a couple of hours. Reasonably priced so no problem in reapplying throughout the day.

This is a lovely, fresh ginger citrus fragrance to spritz in hot weather but it doesn't last long. For me, it also seemed a little unfinished, like it was missing a floral note to round it out. I tried layering with my other scents but couldn't find the right combination to make it work.

A deliberate ginger smell that blossoms into a simple shiny scent for everyday wear. I understand Ginger is seen as a more sensual ingredient due to its presumed aphrodisiac qualities, but it's not very that. Which makes it good for a tame everyday wear.