Genesis Noir vs La Chanson
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Genesis NoirChoose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La ChansonChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Genesis Noir2/5
La Chanson2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Chanson
- Sillage & projection
- Genesis Noir
- Value for money
- Genesis Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Chanson
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis NoirLe ChameauLa ChansonClaude Marsal ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
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
83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Chanson
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%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · 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
Top15 to 30 minutes
RosemaryNeroliBergamotLemonPineapple
Heart2 to 3 hours
CorianderJasmineOakmossCyclamen
Base4 to 7 hours
Brazilian RosewoodCardamomTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodCedar
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night80
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#53,630
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLa ChansonHigher 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 →La Chanson by Claude Marsal Parfums is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that opens with a brisk citrus burst. Bright lemon and bergamot meet crisp rosemary, sweet pineapple, and light neroli right away. As the sharp opening settles, green herbal coriander pairs with soft jasmine, cyclamen, and earthy oakmoss. The f…
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 La Chanson?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; La Chanson is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose La Chanson for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Noir or La Chanson?
La Chanson lasts longest (La Chanson 77/100, Genesis Noir 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Noir or La Chanson?
Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, La Chanson 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Noir and La Chanson smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Neroli and Oakmoss.
Is Genesis Noir or La Chanson better for summer or winter?
Genesis Noir suits daytime wear; La Chanson suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Noir and La Chanson?
Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. La Chanson has top notes of Rosemary, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cyclamen, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Cardamom, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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