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Because oils have no carrier to help project the scent by evaporating, they last much longer and are much more subtle. Roller applicators are easy to use, but if it's a dipper type applicator you'll want to be careful not to use too much. Focus on wrist and neck pulse points to project the scent, but don't waste it oon the chest and the back of the neck since it won't project enough under clothing and the neck won't warm oil enough to create noticable sillage.
For a ginger scent, try Hugo Boss Deep Red. I must issue a blanket warning, though. All Hugo Boss scents smell powdery. This is more noticable on some people than on others; some love it, some hate it. You should also sample Jean Paul Galtier's Classique Summer Eau de Toilette, which is a spicy oriental scent with indian ginger mid notes. The Classique (non summer) is a lighter version. Flower by Kenzo is a cooler, more modern scent that has a powderiness similar to Boss fragrances.
For something more formal, Vera Wang's The Fragrance and Bulgari Rose Essentielle both have an elegant, feminine radiance. For a elegant scent that's coooler and less floral try Burberry London.

This is a side note rather than a serious reccomendation, but the ultimate female scent, which you're unlikely to find in stores and even less likely to be willing to pay for, is Caron's Tabac Blonde. I encourage any man or woman to smell it if given the chance. It's a crowning achievement of Caron's brilliant perfumiers throughout the years and has not been topped by anything I have come across. An exceedingly rare fragrance that is suited best to the type of budget typically associate wtih Americn Express Centurion (black) cardholders. If you haven't been scared off yet, expect to pay upward of $260US for a 1.7oz bottle.
Subtle? Sweet? Less old-fashioned that GIT? You've Just asked for [url=http://www.scentmonkey.com/product?code=M-T-1208]Silver Mountain Water.[/i] If you liked Canali, which I think is decent but relatively lackluster, you'll probably like Vera Wang for Men better.