Generation(s) vs You?
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
You? takes 5 of 8 categories.
Generation(s)Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
You?Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Generation(s)3/8
You?5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Generation(s)
- Community sentiment
- Generation(s)
- Longevity
- You?
- Sillage & projection
- You?
- Value for money
- You?
- Versatility
- You?
- Note pyramid (duration)
- You?
- Fragranxe ranking
- Generation(s)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Generation(s)Ex NihiloYou?House of DastanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.69/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
Category winnerGeneration(s)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
39%Like
23%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
190 votes
33%Love
33%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
7%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerGeneration(s)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityYou?
SillageYou?
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerYou?Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
musky65%
warm spicy56%
sweet100%
woody92%
fruity84%
floral77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both fruity, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PearPink PepperFrankincense
Heart2-4 hrs
Fig
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
Notes
PearFigSandalwoodJasmineMilkTonka BeanWhite ChocolateBergamotFreesiaMuskCinnamonYlang-Ylang
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerYou?Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall53
Winter22
Day100
Night35
Spring100
Summer73
Fall86
Winter55
Day100
Night68
Category winnerYou?Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,270
PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#38,577
PerfumerRichard Herpin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGeneration(s)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEx 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…
Reviews →House of Dastan You? is a charming floral fruity gourmand that balances edible sweetness with clean woodiness. It kicks off with a bright splash of juicy pear, green fig, and tart bergamot that quickly softens into something tender and smooth. At its core, warm steamed milk blends with rich white chocolate, soft jasmi…
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, Generation(s) or You??
You? takes 5 of 8 categories. Generation(s) is rated 3.75/5 from 190 votes; You? is rated 3.69/5 from 55 votes. Choose Generation(s) for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose You? for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Generation(s) or You??
You? lasts longest (You? 66/100, Generation(s) 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Generation(s) or You??
You? projects furthest (You? 57/100, Generation(s) 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Generation(s) and You? smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Fig, Sandalwood and Musk.
Is Generation(s) or You? better for summer or winter?
For summer, Generation(s) is the stronger pick. For winter, You? is the stronger pick. Generation(s) suits daytime wear; You? suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Generation(s) and You??
Generation(s) has top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper and Frankincense, heart notes of Fig, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. You? features Pear, Fig, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Milk.
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