Fragrance comparison

Aurate vs Genesys

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Aurate

Maison des Animaux Fragrances

4.2512 votes

Rank #19,257 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Genesys

Grande

4.128 votes

Rank #37,659 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aurate
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Genesys
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aurate2/4

Genesys2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Genesys
Sillage & projection: Genesys
Value for money: Aurate
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aurate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurateMaison des Animaux Fragrances

GenesysGrande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 3%Want 55%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGenesys

SillageGenesys

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAurateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

balsamic65%

musky56%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumVanillaJasmine

Heart

SandalwoodLeather

Base

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Top

Blood OrangePink PepperBlack CurrantBergamotPlumOrange

Heart

TobaccoOakmossLeatherJasmineCoriander

Base

CedarBenzoinLabdanumMuskSandalwoodPeru BalsamVanillaCivet

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Vanilla, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#37,659

PerfumerFlavius Calaj

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAurateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurate by Maison des Animaux Fragrances pairs Crete labdanum with Mysore sandalwood to create a dry, resinous warmth. This unisex scent wears best during cool autumn evenings when you want a rich leather and vanilla trail. It avoids heavy syrupy sweetness, offering a smoky, whiskey-like alternative to standard winter …

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Flavius Calaj composed Genesys for Grande as a dense woody spicy perfume anchored by blood orange, black currant, and plum in its opening burst. As the top notes settle, dry tobacco leaf and oakmoss emerge alongside leather and green coriander, creating a rich heart that feels both aromatic and resinous. The base dry…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aurate or Genesys?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aurate is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Genesys is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Aurate for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Genesys for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurate or Genesys?

Genesys lasts longest (Genesys 93/100, Aurate 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurate or Genesys?

Genesys projects furthest (Genesys 89/100, Aurate 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurate and Genesys smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Vanilla, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Aurate or Genesys better for summer or winter?

Aurate suits evening wear; Genesys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurate and Genesys?

Aurate has top notes of Labdanum, Vanilla and Jasmine, heart notes of Sandalwood and Leather. Genesys has top notes of Blood Orange, Pink Pepper, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Oakmoss, Leather and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk.