Genesis Homme vs Honour
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Genesis HommeChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
HonourChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Genesis Homme2/4
Honour2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Honour
- Value for money
- Honour
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Genesis Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis HommeLe ChameauHonourRiiffs PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%
4.67/ 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 hate61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
67%Love
33%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
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Homme
SillageHonour
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHonourBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
musky92%
woody84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
musky77%
ozonic69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Green AppleViolet LeafLemonGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderRosemaryAnisePatchouliSandalwood
Base3 to 4 hours
OakmossMuskTonka BeanAmber
Top
Pink PepperGreen AppleGrapefruitLemonYuzu
Heart
Violet LeafLavenderCardamomGinger
Base
Haitian VetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarwoodLight Amber
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Violet Leaf, Lemon and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Genesis Homme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall91
Winter27
Day100
Night92
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
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#32,395
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#36,492
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerGenesis HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenesis Homme by Le Chameau is an aromatic fougere built around a crisp blend of fruits, clean herbs, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of green apple, grapefruit, and lemon, cushioned by leafy violet leaf. As the initial brightness settles, the core turns herbal and spicy through lavender, rosemar…
Reviews →Honour opens with a bright mix of citrus, green apple and pink pepper, then settles into a clean aromatic heart of lavender, violet leaf, ginger and cardamom. The dry-down leans woody, musky and lightly ambered, giving it a fresh masculine profile that feels easy to wear across seasons. It looks geared toward buyers w…
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 Homme or Honour?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Genesis Homme is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes; Honour is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Genesis Homme for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Honour for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Homme or Honour?
Genesis Homme lasts longest (Genesis Homme 64/100, Honour 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Homme or Honour?
Projection is very close: Honour 50/100, Genesis Homme 48/100 for sillage.
Do Genesis Homme and Honour smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Violet Leaf, Lemon and Grapefruit.
Is Genesis Homme or Honour better for summer or winter?
Genesis Homme suits daytime wear; Honour suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Homme and Honour?
Genesis Homme has top notes of Green Apple, Violet Leaf, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Anise and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Honour has top notes of Pink Pepper, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Lavender, Cardamom and Ginger, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
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