Fragrance comparison

Genesis vs Opéra Garnier

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Genesis

LC Waikiki

4.001 votes

Rank #67,869 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Opéra Garnier

Niche House

—0 votes

Rank #70,456 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis takes 1 of 1 categories.

Genesis
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Opéra Garnier
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character.

Genesis1/1

Opéra Garnier0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenesisLC Waikiki

Opéra GarnierNiche House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

musky84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, woody and musky

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

BergamotCardamomPepper

Heart

Floral NotesLabdanumJasmineNutmeg

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVanillaMusk

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGenesisHigher 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…

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Opéra Garnier by Niche House hits with a sharp, spicy opening of pepper and cardamom before settling into a grounding woody base. It aims for a masculine, professional profile that works best in temperate weather. Designed with a clear focus on structure, this 2024 release leans into the classics with a modern, clean …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Genesis and Opéra Garnier smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Genesis or Opéra Garnier better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Genesis and Opéra Garnier?

Genesis has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Patchouli, a base of Musk. Opéra Garnier has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Floral Notes, Labdanum, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Musk.