Fragrance comparison

Genesis vs Arabian Oud Perfume Oil

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Genesis

LC Waikiki

4.001 votes

Rank #67,869 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Arabian Oud Perfume Oil

Lumira

4.506 votes

Rank #44,580 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Genesis
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Arabian Oud Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Genesis1/2

Arabian Oud Perfume Oil1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Genesis
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arabian Oud Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenesisLC Waikiki

Arabian Oud Perfume OilLumira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 57%Had 9%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerGenesisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

musky84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

rose84%

floral77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Floral NotesPatchouli

Base2 to 4 hours

Musk

Top

BergamotOrangeSmoke

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPatchouliSandalwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Genesis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabian Oud Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genesis by LC Waikiki is a fresh and clean scent built on a straightforward woody floral musk structure. The opening arrives with a splash of crisp bergamot citrus, giving it an uplifting, brisk character that feels easy to wear on any ordinary morning. As the initial brightness settles, soft floral notes mix with the…

Reviews →

Lumira Arabian Oud Perfume Oil is a striking unisex blend that prioritizes wood and citrus. Launched in 2016, it pairs bright bergamot and orange with a deep, smoky agarwood heart. This oil wears closely to the skin, offering a sophisticated, resinous experience ideal for evening wear during the cooler months of autum…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER vs

Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Malbec IconO BoticárioRUNNER-UP vs

Amber FusionKarakash PerfumeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Jette 7Flowers Cherry BlossomJette JoopRUNNER-UP vs

KoiameJ-ScentWINNER

1 person compared this today

Madly Kenzo! Eau de ToiletteKenzoRUNNER-UP vs

PerpetuumBrocardWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genesis or Arabian Oud Perfume Oil?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Genesis is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Arabian Oud Perfume Oil is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Genesis for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Arabian Oud Perfume Oil for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Genesis and Arabian Oud Perfume Oil smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Genesis or Arabian Oud Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Genesis suits day or night wear; Arabian Oud Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis and Arabian Oud Perfume Oil?

Genesis has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Patchouli, a base of Musk. Arabian Oud Perfume Oil has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Smoke, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Musk.