Genesis Noir vs Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Genesis NoirChoose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paloma Picasso Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Genesis Noir2/4
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Genesis Noir
- Value for money
- Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis NoirLe ChameauPaloma Picasso Eau de ToilettePaloma PicassoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
4.16/ 5 · 742 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
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
44%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
742 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 winnerPaloma Picasso Eau de ToiletteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
musky77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
musky92%
powdery84%
floral77%
earthy69%
woody61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both musky, woody and powdery
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
Top
AldehydesCorianderBergamotLemonNeroli
Heart
HyacinthMay RoseMimosaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossCivetVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
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 seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
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#55,458
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#2,148
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews62
Category winnerPaloma Picasso Eau de ToiletteHigher 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 →Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and crushed coriander seeds. As the initial fizz quiets down, green hyacinth and May rose bring a soapy floral body that softens the punchy start. The base settles into dry oakmoss, woody vetiver, and a dirty touch of civet. It reta…
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 Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette is rated 4.16/5 from 742 votes. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Noir or Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette?
Genesis Noir lasts longest (Genesis Noir 74/100, Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Noir or Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette?
Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Noir and Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Neroli and Oakmoss.
Is Genesis Noir or Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?
Genesis Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Noir and Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette?
Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Hyacinth, May Rose, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Vetiver and Musk.
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