Genesis Noir vs Sailors
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genesis Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Genesis NoirChoose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SailorsChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Genesis Noir3/4
Sailors1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Genesis Noir
- Value for money
- Genesis Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sailors
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis NoirLe ChameauSailorsThe ZooWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%
4.07/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%
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
39%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
46 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 winnerGenesis NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
musky77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, citrus 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
GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf
Heart
IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper
Base
CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Neroli and Cedar. 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
Spring94
Summer100
Fall63
Winter13
Day100
Night25
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#32,878
PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSailorsHigher 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 →Sailors by The Zoo opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, caraway, and zesty grapefruit. As the fragrance settles, dry cardamom and earthy iris mingle with warm cashmeran, cedar, and sandalwood. Built for warm spring and summer afternoons, it offers a woody, spicy profile for men who want a distinct alternative to…
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 Sailors?
Genesis Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesis Noir is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Genesis Noir for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Noir or Sailors?
Genesis Noir lasts longest (Genesis Noir 74/100, Sailors 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Noir or Sailors?
Genesis Noir projects furthest (Genesis Noir 72/100, Sailors 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Noir and Sailors smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Neroli and Cedar.
Is Genesis Noir or Sailors better for summer or winter?
Genesis Noir suits daytime wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Noir and Sailors?
Genesis Noir has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Coriander, heart notes of Spices and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Sailors has top notes of Grapefruit, Caraway, Artemisia and Birch, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Seaweed and Tea.
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