Genesis Gold vs Sophie Candy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genesis Gold takes 4 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.
Sophie CandyChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Genesis Gold4/4
Sophie Candy0/4
- 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 ChameauSophie CandyO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
4.19/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 56%Had 18%Want 26%
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
44%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
27 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%
floral100%
citrus91%
vanilla83%
powdery74%
musky65%
fresh56%
Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, citrus and musky
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
OrangeMandarin OrangeCassis
Heart
FreesiaPeonyApricot
Base
VanillaMuskCedar
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 seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall58
Winter33
Day100
Night21
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#46,881
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGenesis GoldHigher 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 →Sophie Candy by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of sugary mandarin orange, ripe citrus zest, and tart cassis that instantly lifts your mood. As the initial sparkling sweetness settles, a clean floral heart of freesia, delicate peony, and juicy apricot emerges to keep the blend fresh, playful, and airy. The base …
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 Sophie Candy?
Genesis Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Sophie Candy is rated 4.19/5 from 27 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 Sophie Candy for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Gold or Sophie Candy?
Genesis Gold lasts longest (Genesis Gold 77/100, Sophie Candy 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Gold or Sophie Candy?
Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, Sophie Candy 32/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Gold and Sophie Candy smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Peony and Musk.
Is Genesis Gold or Sophie Candy better for summer or winter?
Genesis Gold suits evening wear; Sophie Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Gold and Sophie Candy?
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). Sophie Candy has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Freesia, Peony and Apricot, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cedar.
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