Fragrance comparison

Berlin Urban vs Genesis Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Berlin Urban

Mahogany

4.388 votes

Rank #47,318 WoodyAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

Genesis Homme

Le Chameau

4.5618 votes

Rank #32,395 AromaticMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Berlin Urban takes 3 of 4 categories.

Berlin Urban
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Genesis Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Berlin Urban3/4

Genesis Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Berlin Urban
Sillage & projection: Berlin Urban
Value for money: Berlin Urban
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Genesis Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Berlin UrbanMahogany

Genesis HommeLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

4.56/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityBerlin Urban

SillageBerlin Urban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBerlin UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

musky92%

woody84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian LemonBergamotGinger

Heart

KephalisRosemaryCassisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegGeraniumTransparent Woods

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green AppleViolet LeafLemonGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderRosemaryAnisePatchouliSandalwood

Base3 to 4 hours

OakmossMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Genesis Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall91

Winter27

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,318

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGenesis HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Berlin Urban by Mahogany is a woody, aromatic scent built for daily wear. It opens with a vibrant mix of citrus and pink pepper before shifting into a complex heart of woods and spices. The dry-down relies on patchouli and oakmoss, providing a grounded, masculine finish that performs reliably through long office days …

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Genesis Homme by Le Chameau is an aromatic fougere built around a crisp blend of fruits, clean herbs, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of green apple, grapefruit, and lemon, cushioned by leafy violet leaf. As the initial brightness settles, the core turns herbal and spicy through lavender, rosemar…

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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, Berlin Urban or Genesis Homme?

Berlin Urban takes 3 of 4 categories. Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Genesis Homme is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Genesis Homme for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Berlin Urban or Genesis Homme?

Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Genesis Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berlin Urban or Genesis Homme?

Berlin Urban projects furthest (Berlin Urban 55/100, Genesis Homme 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berlin Urban and Genesis Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon and Rosemary.

Is Berlin Urban or Genesis Homme better for summer or winter?

Berlin Urban suits day or night wear; Genesis Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Berlin Urban and Genesis Homme?

Berlin Urban has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Kephalis, Rosemary, Cassis and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Genesis Homme has top notes of Green Apple, Violet Leaf, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Anise and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.