Fragrance comparison

Genesis vs Versace Man

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,991 ratings analysed

Genesis

House of Brandt

3.9760 votes

Rank #32,037 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Versace Man

Versace

4.041,931 votes

Rank #383 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versace Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Genesis
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Versace Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Genesis1/7

Versace Man6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenesisHouse of Brandt

Versace ManVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

4.04/ 5 · 1,931 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerVersace ManRating 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

51%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,799 votes

Category winnerVersace ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVersace Man

SillageVersace Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value60

Category winnerVersace ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

tobacco80%

metallic70%

rose60%

leather50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

tobacco84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, tobacco and 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

PepperAngelicaNeroliBergamot

Heart

SaffronCardamom

Base

TobaccoAmberCashmere WoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Tobacco 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

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGenesisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex63

Women22

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

Men88

Unisex8

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,037

PerfumerKamila Lelakova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#383

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews236

Category winnerVersace ManHigher 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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Versace Man is a dry woody spicy scent that rejects the fresh citrus trends of its era. Domitille Michalon Bertier builds the fragrance around a prominent tobacco note, surrounding it with fresh pepper and warm saffron. It is designed for autumn evenings, offering a distinctive option for men seeking a dark scent prof…

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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 Versace Man?

Versace Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Genesis is rated 3.97/5 from 60 votes; Versace Man is rated 4.04/5 from 1,931 votes. Choose Genesis for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Versace Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Genesis or Versace Man?

They last about the same: Versace Man 72/100, Genesis 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Genesis or Versace Man?

Versace Man projects furthest (Versace Man 65/100, Genesis 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis and Versace Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, tobacco and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Tobacco and Cashmere Wood.

Is Genesis or Versace Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Genesis and Versace Man?

Genesis has top notes of Saffron and Cassis, heart notes of Rose and Javanol, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco and Cashmere Wood. Versace Man has top notes of Pepper, Angelica, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron and Cardamom, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Labdanum.