Fragrance comparison

Genesis Omega vs Sergio Soldano Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 128 ratings analysed

3 wins

Genesis Omega

Risala Elite

5.003 votes

Rank #43,695 AromaticMarine

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Sergio Soldano Black

Sergio Soldano

4.11125 votes

Rank #4,504 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Omega takes 3 of 4 categories.

Genesis Omega
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sergio Soldano Black
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Genesis Omega3/4

Sergio Soldano Black1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Genesis Omega
Sillage & projection: Genesis Omega
Value for money: Genesis Omega
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sergio Soldano Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Genesis OmegaRisala Elite

Sergio Soldano BlackSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

4.11/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

48%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGenesis Omega

SillageGenesis Omega

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value89

Category winnerGenesis OmegaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine92%

lavender84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

salty61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperSea waterLavenderMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineGeraniumBay LeafPlum

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisOakmossVetiverCedarOak

Top

GrapefruitAldehydesArtemisiaMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Pine TreeLemonLavenderCarnationGeraniumJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarMuskPatchouliAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall89

Winter49

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genesis Omega opens with a bright citrus splash, salty sea air and a clean lavender lift, then settles into a more herbal, woody base with moss, vetiver and ambergris nuances. It reads masculine and modern, with a fresh aromatic profile that should suit buyers who like marine scents with more structure than a typical …

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Sergio Soldano Black is a bold, chypre fragrance for men that opens with sharp grapefruit and aldehydes. It settles into a woody, mossy heart defined by pine and lavender. Released in 1985, this scent remains a sharp, classic choice for anyone who appreciates traditional, energetic Italian perfumery that performs well…

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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 Omega or Sergio Soldano Black?

Genesis Omega takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesis Omega is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Sergio Soldano Black is rated 4.11/5 from 125 votes. Choose Genesis Omega for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sergio Soldano Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genesis Omega or Sergio Soldano Black?

Genesis Omega lasts longest (Genesis Omega 80/100, Sergio Soldano Black 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesis Omega or Sergio Soldano Black?

Genesis Omega projects furthest (Genesis Omega 75/100, Sergio Soldano Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis Omega and Sergio Soldano Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Jasmine.

Is Genesis Omega or Sergio Soldano Black better for summer or winter?

Genesis Omega suits day or night wear; Sergio Soldano Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis Omega and Sergio Soldano Black?

Genesis Omega has top notes of Pink Pepper, Sea water, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium, Bay Leaf and Plum, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Oakmoss. Sergio Soldano Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Artemisia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pine Tree, Lemon, Lavender and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.