Fragrance comparison

Bombshell Oud vs Genesis Gold

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

Bombshell Oud

Victoria's Secret

3.97201 votes

Rank #8,558 OudLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

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.

Bombshell Oud
Choose it for a oud and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Genesis Gold
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bombshell Oud1/4

Genesis Gold3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bombshell OudVictoria's Secret

Genesis GoldLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

37%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

201 votes

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGenesis Gold

SillageGenesis Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGenesis GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

leather92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

metallic69%

amber61%

floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

musky74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronViolet LeafMandarin Orange

Heart

White SuedePeony

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Ambroxan

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PeonyFruity NotesFloral Notes

Base8 to 12 hours

MuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Genesis Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,558

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#45,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBombshell OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bombshell Oud by Victoria's Secret is an adventurous, dark floral take on the brand's signature aesthetic. Centered on a soft, approachable agarwood note balanced by sueded peony, it shifts away from typical fruit-heavy profiles. This 2021 release offers a sophisticated option for cooler weather, providing a smooth le…

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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, Bombshell Oud or Genesis Gold?

Genesis Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Bombshell Oud is rated 3.97/5 from 201 votes; Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bombshell Oud for a oud and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Genesis Gold for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell Oud or Genesis Gold?

Genesis Gold lasts longest (Genesis Gold 77/100, Bombshell Oud 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell Oud or Genesis Gold?

Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, Bombshell Oud 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell Oud and Genesis Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Bombshell Oud or Genesis Gold better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bombshell Oud and Genesis Gold?

Bombshell Oud has top notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Suede and Peony, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Ambroxan. 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).