Eau de Sport vs Genesis Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Eau de SportChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Genesis NoirChoose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau de Sport2/4
Genesis Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau de Sport
- Sillage & projection
- Genesis Noir
- Value for money
- Genesis Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Sport
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de SportLacoste FragrancesGenesis NoirLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%
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 hate48%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
60 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
Category winners
LongevityEau de Sport
SillageGenesis Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGenesis NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
citrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
musky77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli
Heart
FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
LemonPeppermintCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
SpicesNeroli
Base4 to 7 hours
OakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Coriander and Cedar. Durations are only published for Genesis Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall70
Winter43
Day100
Night45
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,684
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#55,458
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerEau de SportHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Sport by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mint, and crushed basil before settling into an aromatic pine and cedar dry down. Created as a classic aromatic fougere, this vintage cologne pairs traditional French herbal accords with a dry oakmoss and leather base. It wears best during cool …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Eau de Sport or Genesis Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Sport or Genesis Noir?
They last about the same: Eau de Sport 76/100, Genesis Noir 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Sport or Genesis Noir?
Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, Eau de Sport 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Sport and Genesis Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Coriander and Cedar.
Is Eau de Sport or Genesis Noir better for summer or winter?
Eau de Sport suits daytime wear; Genesis Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Sport and Genesis Noir?
Eau de Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Fir, Coriander, Carnation and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber. 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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