Fragrance comparison

Genesis Gold vs Effie Gold

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

4 wins

Genesis Gold

Le Chameau

4.205 votes

Rank #45,030 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Effie Gold

Thera Cosméticos

3.6913 votes

Rank #59,759 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Gold takes 4 of 4 categories.

Genesis Gold
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Effie Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Genesis Gold4/4

Effie Gold0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Genesis Gold
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 Chameau

Effie GoldThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

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

38%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGenesis Gold

SillageGenesis Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value59

Category winnerGenesis GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

musky74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

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

OrangeMandarin OrangeApricotBergamot

Heart

JasmineWhite LilyVioletRosePeony

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

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

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#59,759

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGenesis GoldHigher 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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Effie Gold by Thera Cosméticos opens with a bright burst of orange, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, balanced by a subtle fleshy apricot undertone. The heart transitions into a lush floral bouquet dominated by jasmine, white lily, rose, and powdery violet. As the composition settles, dark patchouli and earthy veti…

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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 Effie Gold?

Genesis Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Effie Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Genesis Gold for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Effie Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Genesis Gold or Effie Gold?

Genesis Gold lasts longest (Genesis Gold 77/100, Effie Gold 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesis Gold or Effie Gold?

Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, Effie Gold 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis Gold and Effie Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Peony and Musk.

Is Genesis Gold or Effie Gold better for summer or winter?

Genesis Gold suits evening wear; Effie Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis Gold and Effie Gold?

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). Effie Gold has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, White Lily, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.