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Ginger Tonic
FR/2018 / FR/18
2017

7.7 / 10 103 Ratings
A popular perfume by A.N Other for women and men, released in 2017. The scent is fresh-citrusy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Green
Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Gin tonicGin tonic Grapefruit zestGrapefruit zest Watermelon candyWatermelon candy
Heart Notes Heart Notes
JuniperJuniper Madagascan gingerMadagascan ginger LavenderLavender
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberwoodAmberwood MuskMusk

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.7103 Ratings
Longevity
7.283 Ratings
Sillage
6.784 Ratings
Bottle
7.374 Ratings
Value for money
7.149 Ratings
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4 in-depth fragrance descriptions
LouBe

14 Reviews
LouBe
LouBe
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Thou shalt keep your oath
I have fond memories of this one. When my 8 ml decant went out, my girlfriend told me "This one is nice, maybe you should get a bottle of it?".
But I found the price quite high, it is a US-based niche company, and I can't find it by the discounters in Europe or in the second-hand market.

Yesterday late in the night though, I found myself musing online shops, idly looking for perfumes my relatives might bring me back from their US trip. And here it was, "FR/18 | A.N Other" bottles with a great Black Friday discount, from an Austrian shop, with free shipping to my flat Belgian land.

But... there was a catch. I just made vows. I just bought a bunch of bottles and samples for the cold season... and thus: thou shalt not buy any perfume before the new season.
I took a night to think about it. I was already making plans to buy it despite my vows, but, you know, not open it before springtime. Right? The price was so damn low. "It would be a sin not to buy it" (said the evil on my left shoulder).

When I woke up, I realised that there might be a last drop of in the decant. And indeed, I could squeeze a few drops of "FR/18 | A.N Other" on my wrist.

What a delightful opening. The "candied" watermelon is so gorgeous. I was carried away straight to this spring and summer ("and remember how your sweetheart liked it", added the evil ). But then the angel on my right shoulder cleared their throat : "well, well, well, isn't it your average blue frag ? Don't you have some very similar bottles already ? (I am not mentioning your vows, btw. I understand it is a lost battle.)"

I grabbed my bottle of Y Eau Fraîche and sprayed it on my other wrist. Not the same fragrance, but clearly in the same alley. The angel pushed their point: "well, you have Y Eau Fraîche and "Acqua di Giò Profondo | Giorgio Armani" and I seem to remember that your darling liked them as well. Don't use her as an excuse to buy new bottles before the time hast come."

It was a misty and cold weather today. My plan was to get a thick winter perfume to move along with my day. But the drive was strong to give my wrist a sniff and dive into this melon note, which indeed make this perfume special. The crafty devil wouldn't quit so easily. And I can assure you: the performance of this one is quite good on me.

I had no choice: I doused myself in Y Eau Fraîche. So much for the misty, cold day. But my virtue remains unscathed. For the moment.
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Vroni27

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Vroni27
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Strahlemann
It is what it is. I can't get enough of this scent. It deserves far more than 10 points for me, and yet it is absolutely underrated. I regret that I had it in sharing, because I could definitely empty the large bottle all by myself. But enough of the praise, you surely want to know why.
Ginger Tonic starts like one of those Jelly Beans. This refreshing sweetness is the first thing you notice. However, this sweetness disappears quite quickly, and then comes the wonderful heart note that lasts for hours. It becomes spicy-citrusy. The spice blend of juniper and ginger is not overwhelming but maintains a lightness that is perfect for summer. The citrus component feels zesty and cooling. If you're afraid of ginger, I can reassure you. It is not sharply spicy but adds liveliness, as you would expect from a tonic.
Dare to try it. I'm sure very few will dislike it (which I certainly wouldn't understand). However, the scent does have one drawback. It is not suitable for melancholic rainy days. It radiates infectious cheerfulness and needs sunshine to shine.
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Sarinotsorry

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Sarinotsorry
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What an underrated gem!
A perfumery I ordered from sprayed my package with this fragrance. I was immediately fascinated.

It smelled like gin and tonic with a few juniper berries. Fresh, cold, and elegant. When I smell this on someone, I have the following impression; in English, we say: “they have their shit together” hahaha.

It starts off very fresh and somewhat sweet. Like a glass of cold lemonade. The sweetness somehow reminds me of Pacific Rock Moss. But this is where the similarities end. As "FR/18 | A.N Other" develops, it becomes less sweet.
Instead, the juniper comes to the forefront. There are also “cold” spicy notes, likely from the lavender and ginger. At this stage, it reminds me a lot of In This World, but "FR/18 | A.N Other" has much better H/S and also a much better price-performance ratio.

So when I say the H/S is just superb. Especially considering it’s a freshie. On me, it lasts over 6 hours, with medium projection (not too loud, not too quiet). I find it unisex and suitable for all kinds of occasions throughout the year. Very versatile.
In winter, the juniper is more prominent in my opinion. But maybe the sweetness blooms stronger in summer. We'll see!
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SarahMarie

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SarahMarie
Very helpful Review 5  
Child of the 90s grown up
As luck would have it, this sample was a freebie with another order. The fragrance I actually ordered turned out to be a miss for me.

Curious as I am, I sprayed the FR/18 on myself. Fresh, citrusy, and green. Not really my thing, so I set it aside and continued with my work.
After my nose sniffed at my wrist for the fifth time, it dawned on me that a) I actually quite like it and b) this scent somehow feels so familiar.

I really puzzled over it for a long time and eventually gave up.

A few weeks later, I typed into Google what it costs and then I stumbled upon the fragrance note that solved my riddle. (This is listed here as melon candy)

Melon Pop Rocks.

It clicked for me!
It smells like a mix of the popular classic from the 90s - CACTUS ICE and a Gin Tonic.

As you might guess - I am an absolute fan! Good sillage and longevity for a freshie.
It’s bubbly, yet balanced, and simply a very nice spring/summer scent.
Will I buy it? Definitely.

My 31-year-old self raises a glass, winking, with a Gin Tonic in hand, to my 5-year-old self, who once again has his whole face full of cactus ice and is enjoying the crackling effect of the melon fizz.
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At first it reminds me of a cold glass of lemonade. Fresh, slightly sweet. Then the juniper becomes more noticeable and becomes less sweet.
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Strange and fascinating in one
A crisp freshness
Ginger is clearly noticeable and adds a subtle spiciness
Gin and tonic rounds it off*
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Next to the barn, there's a wooden table in the autumn sun. The lavender is blooming. Homemade lemonade + fresh ginger. Happy laughter.
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Fresh-cool summer scent. Ginger, juniper, and mild wood. Harmoniously combined with light fruity notes. Lovely!
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aquatic shaving water candy
herb-fresh
clean-synthetic-sweet
my goodness
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fresh-bitter grapefruit + zesty gin tonic with a hint of herbal juniper on sparkling metal. If Ray Donovan had a scent, this would be it!
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Although some of the fragrance notes suggest a certain zesty "sharpness," the scent surprisingly develops soft and gentle...*
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Gin, ginger, and lavender create a herb-fresh yet soft scent. Pleasantly gentle and subtle.
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Refreshing citrus-ginger mix
Wonderful gin and tonic imitation
Green-herb notes
Soft-woody base
Great summer scent
Useful H/S
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I love Bombay Sapphire Tonic, the fresh grapefruit peel + delicate lavender, a hint of woodiness, and a touch of watermelon candy.
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