Fragrance comparison

Genesis vs Burlington 1819

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,037 ratings analysed

Genesis

House of Brandt

3.9760 votes

Rank #32,037 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Burlington 1819

Roja Dove

4.262,977 votes

Rank #159 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burlington 1819 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Genesis
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Burlington 1819
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Genesis2/7

Burlington 18195/7

Ratings & consensus: Burlington 1819
Community sentiment: Burlington 1819
Longevity: Burlington 1819
Sillage & projection: Burlington 1819
Value for money: Genesis
Versatility: Genesis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Burlington 1819

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenesisHouse of Brandt

Burlington 1819Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

4.26/ 5 · 2,977 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerBurlington 1819Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

27%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

62%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,688 votes

Category winnerBurlington 1819Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBurlington 1819

SillageBurlington 1819

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGenesisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

tobacco80%

metallic70%

rose60%

leather50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

amber65%

green53%

aromatic42%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJavanol

Base6-9 hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoCashmere Wood

Top

GrapefruitMintLimeBitter OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

AmbergrisTobaccoOakmossGingerRumCashmere WoodPatchouliCedar

Base

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InformationalShared notesTobacco and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Genesis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer21

Fall100

Winter89

Day42

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGenesisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex63

Women22

Date 43%Party 30%Casual 16%Work 11%

Men76

Unisex22

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,037

PerfumerKamila Lelakova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#159

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews625

Category winnerBurlington 1819Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Brandt Genesis delivers a dark, spicy warmth built for brisk weather. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bittersweet saffron and tart cassis. It catches your attention immediately. Within twenty minutes, a rich jammy rose steps forward, bolstered by the synthetic radiance of Javanol. That molecular pulse k…

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Burlington 1819 opens with a vivid rush of grapefruit, lime and mint, then dries into woods, tobacco, ambergris and a lightly boozy warmth. It feels polished, bright and grown-up rather than playful. Reviews often praise the quality and the long-lasting citrus effect, but the cumin nuance can turn sweaty or bitter on …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genesis or Burlington 1819?

Burlington 1819 takes 5 of 7 categories. Genesis is rated 3.97/5 from 60 votes; Burlington 1819 is rated 4.26/5 from 2,977 votes. Choose Genesis for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Burlington 1819 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Genesis or Burlington 1819?

Burlington 1819 lasts longest (Burlington 1819 78/100, Genesis 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesis or Burlington 1819?

Burlington 1819 projects furthest (Burlington 1819 67/100, Genesis 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis and Burlington 1819 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Tobacco and Cashmere Wood.

Is Genesis or Burlington 1819 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Genesis is the stronger pick. For winter, Genesis is the stronger pick. Genesis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis and Burlington 1819?

Genesis has top notes of Saffron and Cassis, heart notes of Rose and Javanol, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco and Cashmere Wood. Burlington 1819 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Lime and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ambergris, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Ginger.