Genesis vs Narcissus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
GenesisChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
NarcissusChoose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Genesis1/2
Narcissus1/2
- 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
- Narcissus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GenesisLC WaikikiNarcissusWestern Valley Avenue LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
4.44/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 38%Had 14%Want 49%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
56%Love
39%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGenesisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus92%
musky84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
powdery61%
floral100%
musky83%
powdery65%
rose48%
white floral30%
Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, musky and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
Floral NotesPatchouli
Base2 to 4 hours
Musk
Top
VanillaBergamot
Heart
Floral NotesJasmineRoseViolet
Base
MuskAmberPatchouli
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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer55
Fall73
Winter64
Day100
Night36
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,869
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,367
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerNarcissusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenesis 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 →Narcissus is a warm floral musk with a soft vanilla opening, a rose and jasmine heart, and a powdery ambered base. It reads feminine, smooth, and slightly dressy rather than airy or sparkling. On skin, the musk and floral blend seem to be the main story. Reviews point to very strong staying power, though some wearers …
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, Genesis or Narcissus?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Genesis is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Narcissus is rated 4.44/5 from 36 votes. Choose Genesis for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Narcissus for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Genesis and Narcissus smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk.
Is Genesis or Narcissus better for summer or winter?
Genesis suits day or night wear; Narcissus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis and Narcissus?
Genesis has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Patchouli, a base of Musk. Narcissus has top notes of Vanilla and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes, Jasmine, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Amber and Patchouli.
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