Genesis Homme vs Royal Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genesis Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.
Genesis HommeChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal BlueChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Genesis Homme4/5
Royal Blue1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Genesis Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Royal Blue
- 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 ChameauRoyal BlueBrooksfieldWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%
4.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 25%Had 31%Want 44%
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
60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Homme
SillageRoyal Blue
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%
ozonic100%
aquatic86%
aromatic72%
citrus58%
green44%
soft spicy30%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic
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 LeafLemonGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Clary SageChamomileLavenderJasmine
Base
CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodOakmoss
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Lemon, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall91
Winter27
Day100
Night92
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night33
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#34,246
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Brooksfield Royal Blue brings a clean, classic vibe from the late nineties. It mixes sharp citrus with green leaves and a clean clary sage heart, settling into a dry oakmoss base. It fits a man who wants an easy, clean daily scent for casual spring mornings and office wear.
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 Royal Blue?
Genesis Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Genesis Homme is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes; Royal Blue is rated 4.60/5 from 10 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 Royal Blue for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Homme or Royal Blue?
Genesis Homme lasts longest (Genesis Homme 64/100, Royal Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Homme or Royal Blue?
Projection is very close: Royal Blue 50/100, Genesis Homme 48/100 for sillage.
Do Genesis Homme and Royal Blue smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lavender.
Is Genesis Homme or Royal Blue better for summer or winter?
Genesis Homme suits daytime wear; Royal Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Homme and Royal Blue?
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. Royal Blue has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Chamomile, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.
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