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Genesis vs Fanfare

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

Updated 561 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Fanfare

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Genesis1/2
Fanfare1/2
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
Fanfare

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GenesisLC Waikiki
FanfareThameen
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
3.83/ 5 · 560 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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

41%Love
24%Like
18%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate

484 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value34
Category winnerGenesisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus92%
musky84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
citrus83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
floral30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · 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
LemonNeroliBergamotFloral Notes
Heart
Vermouthjuniper berryRosemary
Base
VetiverMuskPatchouli
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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men32
Unisex56
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,182

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerFanfareHigher 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 →

Fanfare by Thameen is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Fanfare was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Bruno Jovanovic. Top notes are Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot and Floral Notes; middle notes are Vermouth, juniper berry and Rosemary; base notes are Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli. It opens with …

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

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genesis or Fanfare?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Genesis is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Fanfare is rated 3.83/5 from 560 votes. Choose Genesis for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Fanfare for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do Genesis and Fanfare smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Genesis or Fanfare better for summer or winter?

Genesis suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis and Fanfare?

Genesis has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Patchouli, a base of Musk. Fanfare has top notes of Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot and Floral Notes, heart notes of Vermouth, juniper berry and Rosemary, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli.

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