Fragrance comparison

Genesis Noir vs Liquid Steel Man

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Genesis Noir

Le Chameau

3.754 votes

Rank #55,458 CitrusMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Liquid Steel Man

Linn Young

4.0011 votes

Rank #42,146 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Genesis Noir
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Liquid Steel Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Genesis Noir2/4

Liquid Steel Man2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Genesis Noir
Sillage & projection: Genesis Noir
Value for money: Liquid Steel Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liquid Steel Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Genesis NoirLe Chameau

Liquid Steel ManLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 34%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGenesis Noir

SillageGenesis Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value94

Category winnerLiquid Steel ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

mossy92%

woody84%

musky77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonPeppermintCoriander

Heart2 to 3 hours

SpicesNeroli

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossMuskCedar

Top

NeroliLemonRosemaryBergamotPineapple

Heart

OakmossJasmineCardamomCorianderCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBrazilian RosewoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Coriander, Neroli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Genesis Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiquid Steel ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genesis 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…

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Liquid Steel Man by Linn Young delivers a sharp, clean aromatic fougere profile built around crisp citrus and metallic wood accents. It opens with a bright burst of lemon, bergamot, and bitter neroli balanced by herbal rosemary. As the initial citrus fizz settles, a green heart of oakmoss, jasmine, and crushed coriand…

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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 Liquid Steel Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Liquid Steel Man is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Liquid Steel Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genesis Noir or Liquid Steel Man?

Genesis Noir lasts longest (Genesis Noir 74/100, Liquid Steel Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesis Noir or Liquid Steel Man?

Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, Liquid Steel Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis Noir and Liquid Steel Man 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 Liquid Steel Man better for summer or winter?

Genesis Noir suits daytime wear; Liquid Steel Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis Noir and Liquid Steel Man?

Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Liquid Steel Man has top notes of Neroli, Lemon, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Oakmoss, Jasmine, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Brazilian Rosewood.