Fragrance comparison

Berlin Urban vs Genesis Omega

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Berlin Urban

Mahogany

4.388 votes

Rank #48,840 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Genesis Omega

Risala Elite

5.003 votes

Rank #43,695 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Omega takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Berlin Urban1/4

Genesis Omega3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Berlin UrbanMahogany

Genesis OmegaRisala Elite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBerlin Urban

SillageGenesis Omega

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGenesis OmegaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

marine92%

lavender84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

salty61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

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

Top

Pink PepperSea waterLavenderMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineGeraniumBay LeafPlum

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisOakmossVetiverCedarOak

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGenesis OmegaHigher 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 Omega opens with a bright citrus splash, salty sea air and a clean lavender lift, then settles into a more herbal, woody base with moss, vetiver and ambergris nuances. It reads masculine and modern, with a fresh aromatic profile that should suit buyers who like marine scents with more structure than a typical …

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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 Omega?

Genesis Omega takes 3 of 4 categories. Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Genesis Omega is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Genesis Omega for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Berlin Urban or Genesis Omega?

Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Genesis Omega 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berlin Urban or Genesis Omega?

Genesis Omega projects furthest (Genesis Omega 75/100, Berlin Urban 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berlin Urban and Genesis Omega smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Geranium.

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

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

What are the notes in Berlin Urban and Genesis Omega?

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 Omega has top notes of Pink Pepper, Sea water, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium, Bay Leaf and Plum, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Oakmoss.