Genesis Noir vs Chemistry
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genesis Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.
Genesis NoirChoose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ChemistryChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Genesis Noir4/5
Chemistry1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Genesis Noir
- Value for money
- Genesis Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Genesis Noir
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chemistry
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis NoirLe ChameauChemistryCliniqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
3.84/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
33%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
139 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Noir
SillageGenesis Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGenesis NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
musky77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
green69%
musky61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonPeppermintCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
SpicesNeroli
Base4 to 7 hours
OakmossMuskCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
MintNeroliLavenderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
GingerCorianderPepperCyclamen
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskOakmossSandalwoodCedarAmber
Category winnerGenesis NoirLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Spring98
Summer100
Fall59
Winter28
Day100
Night22
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#55,458
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#33,929
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChemistryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenesis Noir by Le Chameau is an aromatic spicy cologne built on brisk citrus and traditional forest tones. The scent begins with an immediate blast of crisp lemon, cool peppermint, and herbal coriander. This lively splash soon transitions into a spicier heart where neroli floral tones combine with warm culinary spice…
Reviews →Chemistry by Clinique opens with a bright burst of sharp lemon, crisp mint, and clean lavender, quickly rounded out by sweet neroli. As the citrus sparkle settles, a fresh spicy heart emerges with prickly ginger, coriander, black pepper, and light floral cyclamen. The base dries down into traditional woody and mossy t…
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 Noir or Chemistry?
Genesis Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Chemistry is rated 3.84/5 from 139 votes. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chemistry for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Noir or Chemistry?
Genesis Noir lasts longest (Genesis Noir 74/100, Chemistry 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Noir or Chemistry?
Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, Chemistry 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Noir and Chemistry smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Neroli and Oakmoss.
Is Genesis Noir or Chemistry better for summer or winter?
Genesis Noir suits daytime wear; Chemistry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Noir and Chemistry?
Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Chemistry has top notes of Mint, Neroli, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Coriander, Pepper and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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