Genesis Homme vs Xtreme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XtremeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Genesis Homme4/5
Xtreme1/5
- 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
- Xtreme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis HommeLe ChameauXtremeO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%
3.41/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 21%Had 75%Want 4%
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
12%Love
46%Like
13%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate
99 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%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
sweet61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
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
Green NotesAmalfi LemonGrapefruitPineappleBergamot
Heart
LavenderRosemaryTarragonFreesiaMagnoliaGeranium
Base
MuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary 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
Spring70
Summer100
Fall0
Winter4
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#22,694
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerXtremeHigher 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 →Xtreme by O Boticário is a bright, easygoing aromatic citrus fragrance that kicks off with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon, juicy grapefruit, and crisp green leaves. As the sunny opening settles, clean lavender and light herbal rosemary soften the citrus punch, blending into a warm background of cedar-like sandalwood 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 Xtreme?
Genesis Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Genesis Homme is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes; Xtreme is rated 3.41/5 from 99 votes. Choose Genesis Homme for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xtreme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Homme or Xtreme?
Genesis Homme lasts longest (Genesis Homme 64/100, Xtreme 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Homme or Xtreme?
Genesis Homme projects furthest (Genesis Homme 48/100, Xtreme 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Homme and Xtreme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary and Sandalwood.
Is Genesis Homme or Xtreme better for summer or winter?
Genesis Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Homme and Xtreme?
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. Xtreme has top notes of Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Tarragon and Freesia, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Tonka Bean.
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