Genesis Gold vs Rose Cocoa
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%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.
Rose CocoaChoose it for a rose and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Genesis Gold3/4
Rose Cocoa1/4
- 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
- Rose Cocoa
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis GoldLe ChameauRose CocoaAerinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
3.75/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
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
31%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
5%Hate
108 votes
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%
rose100%
cacao92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and floral
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 OrangePeonyCinnamon
Heart
RoseCacaoChampagneTruffleIris
Base
MuskAmberVanillaAgarwood (Oud)
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, 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
Spring44
Summer21
Fall100
Winter96
Day100
Night96
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#10,613
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerRose CocoaHigher 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 →Rose Cocoa opens with bright mandarin and soft spice, then settles into a velvety rose wrapped in cocoa, iris, and warm amber. On skin, it usually reads more rose-forward than gourmand, with the chocolate note adding texture rather than sweetness. It suits cooler weather, dressier settings, and anyone who likes polish…
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 Rose Cocoa?
Genesis Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Rose Cocoa is rated 3.75/5 from 121 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 Rose Cocoa for a rose and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Gold or Rose Cocoa?
Genesis Gold lasts longest (Genesis Gold 77/100, Rose Cocoa 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Gold or Rose Cocoa?
Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, Rose Cocoa 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Gold and Rose Cocoa smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Genesis Gold or Rose Cocoa better for summer or winter?
Genesis Gold suits evening wear; Rose Cocoa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Gold and Rose Cocoa?
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). Rose Cocoa has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Peony and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Cacao, Champagne and Truffle, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).
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