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Chemistry vs Genesis Noir

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

Updated 143 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Chemistry

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Genesis Noir

    Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chemistry1/5
Genesis Noir4/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Genesis Noir
Sillage & projection
Genesis Noir
Value for money
Genesis Noir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Genesis Noir
Fragranxe ranking
Chemistry

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ChemistryClinique
Genesis NoirLe Chameau
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

139 votes

50%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityGenesis Noir

SillageGenesis Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value65
Category winnerGenesis NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
green69%
musky61%
citrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
musky77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
MintNeroliLavenderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
GingerCorianderPepperCyclamen
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskOakmossSandalwoodCedarAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
LemonPeppermintCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
SpicesNeroli
Base4 to 7 hours
OakmossMuskCedar
Category winnerGenesis NoirLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring98
Summer100
Fall59
Winter28
Day100
Night22
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men88
Unisex8
Women4
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerChemistryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chemistry by Clinique opens with a bright burst of sharp lemon, crisp mint, and clean lavender, quickly rounded out by sweet neroli. As the citrus sparkle settles, a fresh spicy heart emerges with prickly ginger, coriander, black pepper, and light floral cyclamen. The base dries down into traditional woody and mossy t…

Reviews →

Genesis Noir by Le Chameau is an aromatic spicy cologne built on brisk citrus and traditional forest tones. The scent begins with an immediate blast of crisp lemon, cool peppermint, and herbal coriander. This lively splash soon transitions into a spicier heart where neroli floral tones combine with warm culinary spice…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chemistry or Genesis Noir?

Genesis Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Chemistry is rated 3.84/5 from 139 votes; Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chemistry for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chemistry or Genesis Noir?

Genesis Noir lasts longest (Genesis Noir 74/100, Chemistry 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chemistry or Genesis Noir?

Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, Chemistry 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chemistry and Genesis Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Neroli, Lemon, Coriander and Musk.

Is Chemistry or Genesis Noir better for summer or winter?

Chemistry suits daytime wear; Genesis Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chemistry and Genesis Noir?

Chemistry has top notes of Mint, Neroli, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Coriander, Pepper and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Cedar. Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.

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