Fragrance comparison

1897 Woman vs Genesis Gold

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

1897 Woman

Juventus

3.836 votes

Rank #60,953 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Genesis Gold

Le Chameau

4.205 votes

Rank #45,030 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

1897 Woman
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Genesis Gold
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

1897 Woman1/4

Genesis Gold3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1897 Woman
Sillage & projection: Genesis Gold
Value for money: Genesis Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Genesis Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1897 WomanJuventus

Genesis GoldLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity1897 Woman

SillageGenesis Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGenesis GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

musky74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonOrangeGreen AppleBlack CurrantCardamom

Heart

JasminePeonyHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PeonyFruity NotesFloral Notes

Base8 to 12 hours

MuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange, Peony and Musk. Durations are only published for Genesis Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGenesis GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Juventus 1897 Woman is a light floral fruity perfume that focuses on citrus and fresh accords. It starts with bright lemon and apple notes before settling into a soft peony and jasmine base. It is designed for casual daytime wear during the warm summer months.

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Genesis Gold by Le Chameau pairs bright citrus top notes with a rich floral heart and an earthy, woody foundation. The opening brings an immediate burst of mandarin orange and orange, delivering a crisp, sweet fruitiness. Soon, soft peony, general floral notes, and mixed fruity notes take center stage, softening the i…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1897 Woman or Genesis Gold?

Genesis Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. 1897 Woman is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose 1897 Woman for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Genesis Gold for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1897 Woman or Genesis Gold?

1897 Woman lasts longest (1897 Woman 80/100, Genesis Gold 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1897 Woman or Genesis Gold?

Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, 1897 Woman 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1897 Woman and Genesis Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Peony and Musk.

Is 1897 Woman or Genesis Gold better for summer or winter?

1897 Woman suits daytime wear; Genesis Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1897 Woman and Genesis Gold?

1897 Woman has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Green Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Genesis Gold has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Peony, Fruity Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Agarwood (Oud).