Fragrance comparison

Genesis Gold vs Rose Pivoine

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Genesis Gold

Le Chameau

4.205 votes

Rank #45,030 FloralCitrus

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Pivoine

Jardin d'Amour

4.003 votes

Rank #60,760 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Gold takes 2 of 2 categories.

Genesis Gold
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose Pivoine
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character.

Genesis Gold2/2

Rose Pivoine0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Genesis Gold
Value for money: Not scored
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

Rose PivoineJardin d'Amour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

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%

powdery92%

floral84%

rose77%

woody69%

fresh61%

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

OrangeMandarin OrangeViolet

Heart

PeonyRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmber

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

No season votes yet

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#60,760

PerfumerNot listed

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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Rose Pivoine by Jardin d'Amour hits the skin with a bright splash of orange and mandarin, immediately softened by a powdery touch of violet. This opening burst is clean and sharp, but it quickly yields to a soft floral heart where peony and rose take the lead. As it sits on the skin, a dry down of sandalwood and clean…

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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 Rose Pivoine?

Genesis Gold takes 2 of 2 categories. Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Rose Pivoine is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Genesis Gold for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose Pivoine for a citrus and powdery character.

Which projects more, Genesis Gold or Rose Pivoine?

Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, Rose Pivoine 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis Gold and Rose Pivoine 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 Rose Pivoine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Genesis Gold and Rose Pivoine?

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 Pivoine has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Peony, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.