Genesis Homme vs Linda
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Genesis HommeChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
LindaChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Genesis Homme2/5
Linda2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Genesis Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Linda
- Value for money
- Genesis Homme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Linda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis HommeLe ChameauLindaO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%
3.87/ 5 · 816 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerGenesis HommeRating 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
34%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
816 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageLinda
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGenesis HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
musky92%
woody84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
white floral100%
musky92%
sweet84%
amber77%
soft spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both musky and woody
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
Violet LeafBergamotGrapefruitBamboo
Heart
GardeniaPink PepperJasmineAniseTiare FlowerFreesiaRed BerriesRaspberry
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodBenzoinVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Grapefruit, Anise and Sandalwood. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter78
Day–
Night–
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#27,933
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLindaHigher 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 →Linda by O Boticário is a bright, cheerful floral fruity perfume built on crisp gardenia, sweet berries, and a warm musky base. Created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in 2003, it kicks off with zesty grapefruit, fresh bamboo leaves, and green violet leaf before opening into a lush heart of creamy white…
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 Linda?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Genesis Homme is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes; Linda is rated 3.87/5 from 816 votes. Choose Genesis Homme for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Linda for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Homme or Linda?
They last about the same: Genesis Homme 64/100, Linda 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Homme or Linda?
Linda projects furthest (Linda 60/100, Genesis Homme 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Homme and Linda smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Grapefruit, Anise and Sandalwood.
Is Genesis Homme or Linda better for summer or winter?
Genesis Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Homme and Linda?
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. Linda has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bamboo, heart notes of Gardenia, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood.
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