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Genesis Noir vs Petr

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

Updated 10 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Genesis Noir

    Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Petr

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Genesis Noir3/4
Petr1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Genesis Noir
Sillage & projection
Genesis Noir
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Petr
Fragranxe ranking
Genesis Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Genesis NoirLe Chameau
PetrPrudence Paris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
3.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%
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

17%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate54
Category winners

LongevityGenesis Noir

SillageGenesis Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
musky77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and musky

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
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeCitronLavenderBasilVerbenaPeppermint
Heart2-4 hrs
CorianderAngelicaCinnamonPink Pepper
Base6-8 hrs
MuskPatchouliCedarBalsam FirOakmossVetiver
Category winnerPetrLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#63,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGenesis NoirHigher 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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Petr by Prudence Paris opens with an invigorating splash of citron, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed peppermint leaves, instantly delivering the crisp sensation of an upscale classic grooming splash. Fresh green basil, lavender, and verbena quickly step forward, giving the heart a herbal, dry aromatic texture that f…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genesis Noir or Petr?

Genesis Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Petr is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Petr for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genesis Noir or Petr?

Genesis Noir lasts longest (Genesis Noir 74/100, Petr 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesis Noir or Petr?

Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, Petr 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis Noir and Petr smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Peppermint, Coriander, Oakmoss and Musk.

Is Genesis Noir or Petr better for summer or winter?

Genesis Noir suits daytime wear; Petr suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis Noir and Petr?

Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Petr has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Citron, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Coriander, Angelica, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Balsam Fir.

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