Genesis Noir vs His Homage Water
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
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.
His Homage WaterChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Genesis Noir4/5
His Homage Water0/5
- 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)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Genesis Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis NoirLe ChameauHis Homage WaterThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%
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
0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
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%
woody84%
green77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
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
Notes
LavenderMintSandalwoodAmbergrisBergamotMuskClary SageGeraniumRosemaryNeroliCaloneCedar
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
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#55,458
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#60,149
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerGenesis NoirHigher 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 →His Homage Water by The Dua Brand blends the oceanic bite of nineties aromatic fougeres with modern citrus brightness. It opens with an energetic splash of crisp peppermint, tart lemon, and clean calone that feels like stepping out of a cold shower on a humid summer morning. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic …
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 His Homage Water?
Genesis Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; His Homage Water is rated 3.50/5 from 2 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 His Homage Water for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Noir or His Homage Water?
Genesis Noir lasts longest (Genesis Noir 74/100, His Homage Water 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Noir or His Homage Water?
Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, His Homage Water 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Noir and His Homage Water smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Musk and Cedar.
Is Genesis Noir or His Homage Water better for summer or winter?
Genesis Noir suits daytime wear; His Homage Water suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Noir and His Homage Water?
Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. His Homage Water features Lavender, Mint, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Bergamot.
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