Genesis Gold vs 1897 Woman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genesis Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.
Genesis GoldChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
1897 WomanChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Genesis Gold3/4
1897 Woman1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1897 Woman
- Sillage & projection
- Genesis Gold
- Value for money
- Genesis Gold
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Genesis Gold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis GoldLe Chameau1897 WomanJuventusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
50%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1897 Woman
SillageGenesis Gold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGenesis GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus91%
fruity83%
musky74%
fresh65%
sweet56%
citrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
fresh77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
PeonyFruity NotesFloral Notes
Base8 to 12 hours
MuskAgarwood (Oud)
Top
Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonOrangeGreen AppleBlack CurrantCardamom
Heart
JasminePeonyHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CedarSandalwoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange, Peony and Musk. Durations are only published for Genesis Gold, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night33
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#45,030
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#60,953
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGenesis GoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenesis Gold by Le Chameau pairs bright citrus top notes with a rich floral heart and an earthy, woody foundation. The opening brings an immediate burst of mandarin orange and orange, delivering a crisp, sweet fruitiness. Soon, soft peony, general floral notes, and mixed fruity notes take center stage, softening the i…
Reviews →Juventus 1897 Woman is a light floral fruity perfume that focuses on citrus and fresh accords. It starts with bright lemon and apple notes before settling into a soft peony and jasmine base. It is designed for casual daytime wear during the warm summer months.
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 Gold or 1897 Woman?
Genesis Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; 1897 Woman is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Genesis Gold for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1897 Woman for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Gold or 1897 Woman?
1897 Woman lasts longest (1897 Woman 80/100, Genesis Gold 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Gold or 1897 Woman?
Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, 1897 Woman 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Gold and 1897 Woman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Peony and Musk.
Is Genesis Gold or 1897 Woman better for summer or winter?
Genesis Gold suits evening wear; 1897 Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Gold and 1897 Woman?
Genesis Gold has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Peony, Fruity Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Agarwood (Oud). 1897 Woman has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Green Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.
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