Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Genius

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,945 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #72,302 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

DNA for Men3/4

Genius1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DNA for Men
Sillage & projection: Genius
Value for money: DNA for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DNA for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNA for MenBijan

GeniusRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageGenius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

Top

GingerBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon Leaf OilViolet Leaf

Heart

Tobacco LeafGrapefruit blossomOrange BlossomPepper

Base

OakmossLeatherVetiverVirginian PatchouliCypriol OilCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ginger and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#72,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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Genius by Rasasi is a crisp, aromatic scent for men that highlights ginger, violet leaf, and tobacco. Launched in 2023, it brings a professional edge to daily office wear or casual outings. The blend moves from a sharp citrus opening into a sturdy base of leather and oakmoss, providing a structured, masculine profile …

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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, DNA for Men or Genius?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or Genius?

They last about the same: DNA for Men 61/100, Genius 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or Genius?

Projection is very close: Genius 63/100, DNA for Men 61/100 for sillage.

Do DNA for Men and Genius smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ginger and Pepper.

Is DNA for Men or Genius better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Genius?

DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood. Genius has top notes of Ginger, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Grapefruit blossom, Orange Blossom and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Virginian Patchouli.