Genesis Noir vs Purple Orchid
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genesis Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.
Genesis NoirChoose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Purple OrchidChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Genesis Noir2/3
Purple Orchid1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Purple Orchid
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Genesis Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis NoirLe ChameauPurple OrchidShirley MayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
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
17%Love
83%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Noir
SillagePurple Orchid
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
musky77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
floral84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match37%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
Top
RosemaryPineappleNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart
CyclamenCorianderJasmineOakmoss
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskCedarBrazilian RosewoodCardamon
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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,458
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#56,301
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Purple Orchid by Shirley May hits the skin with a surprisingly bright citrus spark before shifting into its true floral identity. A quick splash of lemon and neroli keeps the opening crisp, but cyclamen and jasmine quickly take over the heart. The scent avoids smelling overly sweet by anchoring these petals to an eart…
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 Purple Orchid?
Genesis Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Purple Orchid is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Purple Orchid for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Noir or Purple Orchid?
Genesis Noir lasts longest (Genesis Noir 74/100, Purple Orchid 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Noir or Purple Orchid?
Purple Orchid projects furthest (Purple Orchid 75/100, Genesis Noir 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Noir and Purple Orchid smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Neroli and Oakmoss.
Is Genesis Noir or Purple Orchid better for summer or winter?
Genesis Noir suits daytime wear; Purple Orchid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Noir and Purple Orchid?
Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Purple Orchid has top notes of Rosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Coriander, Jasmine and Oakmoss, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar.
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