Fragrance comparison

Djelem, Djelem vs Genesys

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Djelem, Djelem

Nimere Parfums

3.8826 votes

Rank #20,044 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Genesys

Grande

4.128 votes

Rank #42,949 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesys takes 3 of 4 categories.

Djelem, Djelem
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Genesys
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Djelem, Djelem1/4

Genesys3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Genesys
Sillage & projection: Genesys
Value for money: Genesys
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Djelem, Djelem

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Djelem, DjelemNimere Parfums

GenesysGrande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 9%Had 17%Want 74%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGenesys

SillageGenesys

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerGenesysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

musky77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyssopHerbal Notes

Heart

ArtemisiaTobaccoCelery

Base

SageTolu BalsamHyraxPeru BalsamLeatherOakmossWoody NotesBenzoin

Top

Blood OrangePink PepperBlack CurrantBergamotPlumOrange

Heart

TobaccoOakmossLeatherJasmineCoriander

Base

CedarBenzoinLabdanumMuskSandalwoodPeru BalsamVanillaCivet

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Peru Balsam, Leather and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,044

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#42,949

PerfumerFlavius Calaj

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDjelem, DjelemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Djelem, Djelem by Nimere Parfums is a bold, primitive composition defined by its heavy animalic and herbal profile. Launched in 2016, this scent focuses on notes like Hyssop, Artemisia, and intense Hyrax. It projects a rugged, non-conformist aura ideal for those who prefer challenging, resinous, and raw fragrances dur…

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Flavius Calaj composed Genesys for Grande as a dense woody spicy perfume anchored by blood orange, black currant, and plum in its opening burst. As the top notes settle, dry tobacco leaf and oakmoss emerge alongside leather and green coriander, creating a rich heart that feels both aromatic and resinous. The base dry…

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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, Djelem, Djelem or Genesys?

Genesys takes 3 of 4 categories. Djelem, Djelem is rated 3.88/5 from 26 votes; Genesys is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Djelem, Djelem for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Genesys for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Djelem, Djelem or Genesys?

Genesys lasts longest (Genesys 93/100, Djelem, Djelem 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Djelem, Djelem or Genesys?

Genesys projects furthest (Genesys 89/100, Djelem, Djelem 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Djelem, Djelem and Genesys smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Peru Balsam, Leather and Oakmoss.

Is Djelem, Djelem or Genesys better for summer or winter?

Djelem, Djelem suits daytime wear; Genesys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Djelem, Djelem and Genesys?

Djelem, Djelem has top notes of Hyssop and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Artemisia, Tobacco and Celery, a base of Sage, Tolu Balsam, Hyrax and Peru Balsam. Genesys has top notes of Blood Orange, Pink Pepper, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Oakmoss, Leather and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk.