Fragrance comparison

Generation(s) vs Haiku

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,152 ratings analysed

Generation(s)

Ex Nihilo

3.75190 votes

Rank #18,270 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Haiku

Avon

3.91962 votes

Rank #28,105 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Haiku takes 5 of 7 categories.

Generation(s)
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Haiku
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Generation(s)2/7

Haiku5/7

Ratings & consensus: Haiku
Community sentiment: Haiku
Longevity: Haiku
Sillage & projection: Haiku
Value for money: Haiku
Versatility: Generation(s)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Generation(s)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Generation(s)Ex Nihilo

HaikuAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 962 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerHaikuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

39%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

190 votes

24%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

962 votes

Category winnerHaikuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHaiku

SillageHaiku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value83

Category winnerHaikuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

white floral100%

fresh92%

floral84%

woody77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearPink PepperFrankincense

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

Top

Dew DropPomegranateYuzuFreesiaPear

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineChinese PeonyKumquatPrunellaFigTuberose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Fig, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Generation(s), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall53

Winter22

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGeneration(s)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex63

Women36

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,270

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#28,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGeneration(s)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Generation(s) opens with a refreshing splash of crisp green pear, sparked by crushed pink pepper and a delicate touch of clean frankincense. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, milky fig heart that feels plush rather than grassy. The base anchors the fruit in warm sandalwoo…

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Haiku opens with a sharp spray of tart yuzu citrus and cool dew drop accord. Fresh freesia and pear add a light aqueous sweetness before the scent settles into a green floral heart. Crisp lily-of-the-valley leads the middle phase, supported by clean jasmine and soft peony petals. As hours pass, the green crispness dri…

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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, Generation(s) or Haiku?

Haiku takes 5 of 7 categories. Generation(s) is rated 3.75/5 from 190 votes; Haiku is rated 3.91/5 from 962 votes. Choose Generation(s) for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Haiku for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Generation(s) or Haiku?

Haiku lasts longest (Haiku 60/100, Generation(s) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Generation(s) or Haiku?

Haiku projects furthest (Haiku 54/100, Generation(s) 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Generation(s) and Haiku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Fig, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Generation(s) or Haiku better for summer or winter?

For summer, Generation(s) is the stronger pick. For winter, Generation(s) is the stronger pick. Generation(s) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Generation(s) and Haiku?

Generation(s) has top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper and Frankincense, heart notes of Fig, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. Haiku has top notes of Dew Drop, Pomegranate, Yuzu and Freesia, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Chinese Peony and Kumquat, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.