Genesis vs White Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
White Patchouli takes 2 of 2 categories.
GenesisChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
White PatchouliChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Genesis0/2
White Patchouli2/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- White Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GenesisLC WaikikiWhite PatchouliAl MusbahWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 5%Had 9%Want 86%
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
33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
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 winnerWhite PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus92%
musky84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
powdery61%
woody100%
patchouli92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
rose69%
floral61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both patchouli, woody and floral
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
JasmineBergamotFloral NotesSpicy Notes
Heart
Rose
Base
PatchouliWhite WoodsIncenseMusk
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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
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#48,026
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerWhite PatchouliHigher 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 →White Patchouli by Al Musbah opens with a sharp, retro-leaning mix of bergamot and spices, then moves into a dry, woody patchouli with incense and musk. On skin it can stay very unsweet and only lightly floral, with rose popping up now and then. Expect noticeable projection and long wear, but the drydown can read “car…
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 White Patchouli?
White Patchouli takes 2 of 2 categories. Genesis is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; White Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Genesis for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose White Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Do Genesis and White Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk.
Is Genesis or White Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Genesis suits day or night wear; White Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis and White Patchouli?
Genesis has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Patchouli, a base of Musk. White Patchouli has top notes of Jasmine, Bergamot, Floral Notes and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rose, a base of Patchouli, White Woods, Incense and Musk.
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