Bucephalus XII vs Gengis Khan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bucephalus XII takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bucephalus XIIChoose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gengis KhanChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bucephalus XII4/7
Gengis Khan3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gengis Khan
- Community sentiment
- Gengis Khan
- Longevity
- Bucephalus XII
- Sillage & projection
- Bucephalus XII
- Value for money
- Bucephalus XII
- Versatility
- Bucephalus XII
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gengis Khan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bucephalus XIIArmafGengis KhanMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 39%Had 5%Want 57%
4.19/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerGengis KhanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
38 votes
45%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerGengis KhanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBucephalus XII
SillageBucephalus XII
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBucephalus XIIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
woody91%
powdery83%
amber74%
citrus65%
earthy56%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, amber and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange BlossomMint
Heart
SpicesPepperGingerNutmeg
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Top15-30 mins
ClovesBergamotLemonNutmegLavenderMintThymePepper
Heart2-3 hrs
RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
BenzoinPatchouliOlibanumPine needlesVetiver
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Pepper and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Gengis Khan, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer63
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night91
Spring50
Summer35
Fall100
Winter70
Day72
Night100
Category winnerBucephalus XIIMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,020
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#12,408
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerGengis KhanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Bucephalus XII opens with a bright burst of mint and lemon, backed by sweet orange blossom. As the initial freshness subsides, ginger and black pepper take over, creating a spicy warmth on the skin. The final phase settles into a dense, sweet base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood that projects an aroma remini…
Reviews →Marc de la Morandiere launched Gengis Khan in 1989 as an unapologetic, aromatic oriental woody blend. The first spray releases a brisk wash of lemon, bitter bergamot, and garden mint before pungent cloves and cracked black pepper seize control. It feels crisp and bristling. Within thirty minutes, herbal thyme and lave…
Reviews →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, Bucephalus XII or Gengis Khan?
Bucephalus XII takes 4 of 7 categories. Bucephalus XII is rated 3.89/5 from 38 votes; Gengis Khan is rated 4.19/5 from 62 votes. Choose Bucephalus XII for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gengis Khan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XII or Gengis Khan?
They last about the same: Bucephalus XII 72/100, Gengis Khan 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bucephalus XII or Gengis Khan?
Bucephalus XII projects furthest (Bucephalus XII 64/100, Gengis Khan 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bucephalus XII and Gengis Khan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Pepper and Nutmeg.
Is Bucephalus XII or Gengis Khan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bucephalus XII is the stronger pick. For winter, Bucephalus XII is the stronger pick. Bucephalus XII suits daytime wear; Gengis Khan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bucephalus XII and Gengis Khan?
Bucephalus XII has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom and Mint, heart notes of Spices, Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Gengis Khan has top notes of Cloves, Bergamot, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Olibanum and Pine needles.
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