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Genesis Homme vs Pal Zileri

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

Updated 145 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Genesis Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Pal Zileri

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Genesis Homme3/5
Pal Zileri2/5
Ratings & consensus
Genesis Homme
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Genesis Homme
Sillage & projection
Pal Zileri
Value for money
Genesis Homme
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pal Zileri

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Genesis HommeLe Chameau
Pal ZileriPal Zileri
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.56/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%
3.96/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 36%Had 44%Want 20%
Category winnerGenesis HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

35%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityGenesis Homme

SillagePal Zileri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value71
Category winnerGenesis HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
musky92%
woody84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
green92%
ozonic84%
citrus77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green AppleViolet LeafLemonGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderRosemaryAnisePatchouliSandalwood
Base3 to 4 hours
OakmossMuskTonka BeanAmber
Top
MelonGreen AppleLavenderMintGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Violet LeafRose
Base
SandalwoodVetiverOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Lavender. Durations are only published for Genesis Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer64
Fall91
Winter27
Day100
Night92
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex0
Women8
Men80
Unisex13
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#15,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPal ZileriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genesis 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…

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Pal Zileri Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of fresh melon, crisp green apple, and crushed mint leaf, softened by grapefruit and bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, green violet leaf and a faint touch of rose take over the heart, giving the scent a breezy, aquatic character. The base lands on clean oa…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genesis Homme or Pal Zileri?

Genesis Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. Genesis Homme is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes; Pal Zileri is rated 3.96/5 from 127 votes. Choose Genesis Homme for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pal Zileri for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Genesis Homme or Pal Zileri?

Genesis Homme lasts longest (Genesis Homme 64/100, Pal Zileri 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesis Homme or Pal Zileri?

Pal Zileri projects furthest (Pal Zileri 55/100, Genesis Homme 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis Homme and Pal Zileri smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Lavender.

Is Genesis Homme or Pal Zileri better for summer or winter?

Genesis Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis Homme and Pal Zileri?

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. Pal Zileri has top notes of Melon, Green Apple, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.

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