Genesis Homme vs Malbec Play
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genesis Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.
Genesis HommeChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec PlayChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring.
Genesis Homme5/5
Malbec Play0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Genesis Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Genesis Homme
- Value for money
- Genesis Homme
- 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 ChameauMalbec PlayO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%
3.52/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%
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
18%Love
42%Like
22%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
79 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Homme
SillageGenesis Homme
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%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
wine84%
citrus77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy 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
Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange
Heart
Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender
Base
OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Patchouli. 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
Summer78
Fall81
Winter58
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#39,284
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Malbec Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …
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 Malbec Play?
Genesis Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. Genesis Homme is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Genesis Homme for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Homme or Malbec Play?
Genesis Homme lasts longest (Genesis Homme 64/100, Malbec Play 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Homme or Malbec Play?
Projection is very close: Genesis Homme 48/100, Malbec Play 47/100 for sillage.
Do Genesis Homme and Malbec Play smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Patchouli.
Is Genesis Homme or Malbec Play better for summer or winter?
Genesis Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Homme and Malbec Play?
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. Malbec Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.
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