Fragrance comparison

Agent vs Genesis Gold

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Agent

Jacques Battini

4.001 votes

Rank #58,987 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Genesis Gold

Le Chameau

4.205 votes

Rank #45,030 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Agent
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Genesis Gold
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Agent1/2

Genesis Gold1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Agent
Value for money: Not scored
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

AgentJacques Battini

Genesis GoldLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAgent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

musky74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeOrangeLavenderBasilAnise

Heart

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineSandalwoodCedar

Base

AmberMuskVanilla

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

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#45,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGenesis GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agent by Jacques Battini blends a sharp citrus opening of lemon and mandarin with an aromatic heart of lavender and basil. It settles into a woody and musky base that suits daily wear. This oriental fougere is a versatile choice for men who prefer crisp, clean profiles during the spring and summer seasons for office o…

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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, Agent or Genesis Gold?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Agent is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Agent for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Genesis Gold for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Agent or Genesis Gold?

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

Do Agent and Genesis Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Peony and Musk.

Is Agent or Genesis Gold better for summer or winter?

Genesis Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agent and Genesis Gold?

Agent has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla. 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).