Fragrance comparison

Genesis Gold vs Charm Rose Beach

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Genesis Gold

Le Chameau

4.205 votes

Rank #45,030 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Charm Rose Beach

Thomas Sabo

3.5713 votes

Rank #38,723 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Gold takes 2 of 3 categories.

Genesis Gold
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Charm Rose Beach
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Genesis Gold2/3

Charm Rose Beach1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Genesis GoldLe Chameau

Charm Rose BeachThomas Sabo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.57/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGenesis Gold

SillageGenesis Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

musky74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

floral83%

marine74%

fresh65%

rose56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PeonyFruity NotesFloral Notes

Base8 to 12 hours

MuskAgarwood (Oud)

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonOrange

Heart

Sea NotesPeonyGreen TeaRose

Base

CedarMuskAmber

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 season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCharm Rose BeachHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genesis 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…

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Charm Rose Beach is a bright, beachy floral woody musk built around sparkling citrus, breezy sea notes, soft rose and peony, then a light cedar, musk and amber base. It reads fresh, airy and easy to wear. This suits someone who likes clean summer fragrances with a gentle floral heart rather than heavy sweetness. It ma…

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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.

Which is better, Genesis Gold or Charm Rose Beach?

Genesis Gold takes 2 of 3 categories. Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Charm Rose Beach is rated 3.57/5 from 13 votes. Choose Genesis Gold for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Charm Rose Beach for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genesis Gold or Charm Rose Beach?

Genesis Gold lasts longest (Genesis Gold 77/100, Charm Rose Beach 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesis Gold or Charm Rose Beach?

Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, Charm Rose Beach 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis Gold and Charm Rose Beach smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Peony and Musk.

Is Genesis Gold or Charm Rose Beach better for summer or winter?

Genesis Gold suits evening wear; Charm Rose Beach suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis Gold and Charm Rose Beach?

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). Charm Rose Beach has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Peony, Green Tea and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber.