Genesis Gold vs PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPOChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Genesis Gold3/4
PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO1/4
- 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
- PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis GoldLe ChameauPRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPOSwiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
4.71/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
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
76%Love
18%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Gold
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%
amber100%
citrus91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
balsamic65%
leather56%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus
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 OrangeLemonOrange
Heart
Elemi resinOlibanumFrankincenseLeatherCedarwood
Base
AmberAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). 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
Spring100
Summer57
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night40
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#28,434
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerPRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPOHigher 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 →Private Frankincense CPO by Swiss Arabian is a resinous woody aromatic oil launched in 2023. It centers on a bright opening of mandarin and lemon that quickly settles into a rich core of olibanum, leather, and cedarwood. This concentrated oil offers a deep, textured experience suitable for those who prefer warm, spice…
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 PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO?
Genesis Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO is rated 4.71/5 from 17 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 PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Gold or PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO?
They last about the same: Genesis Gold 77/100, PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Gold or PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO?
Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Gold and PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Genesis Gold or PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO better for summer or winter?
Genesis Gold suits evening wear; PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Gold and PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO?
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). PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Elemi resin, Olibanum, Frankincense and Leather, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Musk.
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