Fragrance comparison

Genesis Gold vs Swoon

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Genesis Gold

Le Chameau

4.205 votes

Rank #45,030 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Swoon

Neil Morris

3.3424 votes

Rank #23,078 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Swoon takes 2 of 3 categories.

Genesis Gold
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Swoon
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Genesis Gold1/3

Swoon2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Swoon
Sillage & projection: Genesis Gold
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Swoon

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Genesis GoldLe Chameau

SwoonNeil Morris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.34/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 7%Had 18%Want 75%

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

15%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

54%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySwoon

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%

white floral100%

musky92%

green84%

fruity77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both musky, fruity and citrus

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

OrangeFruity Notes

Heart

Green NotesHoneysuckleJasmine SambacPeonyNarcissusTomato LeafBlack Tea

Base

CivetOakmossMuskAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange, Peony, Fruity Notes 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

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#23,078

PerfumerNeil Morris

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerSwoonHigher 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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Swoon reads as a green floral chypre with a deliberately old-school animalic streak. Orange and fruity notes brighten the opening, then peony, narcissus, black tea and a soapy white-floral texture take over before oakmoss, musk, civet and patchouli pull it into a softer, more intimate drydown. It may suit wearers who …

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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 Swoon?

Swoon takes 2 of 3 categories. Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Swoon is rated 3.34/5 from 24 votes. Choose Genesis Gold for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Swoon for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Genesis Gold or Swoon?

Swoon lasts longest (Swoon 84/100, Genesis Gold 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesis Gold or Swoon?

Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, Swoon 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis Gold and Swoon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Peony, Fruity Notes and Musk.

Is Genesis Gold or Swoon better for summer or winter?

Genesis Gold suits evening wear; Swoon suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis Gold and Swoon?

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). Swoon has top notes of Orange and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Green Notes, Honeysuckle, Jasmine Sambac and Peony, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).