Fragrance comparison

Genesys vs Sexy

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Genesys

Grande

4.128 votes

Rank #38,227 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Sexy

Beverly Hills Polo Club

3.5010 votes

Rank #46,268 CitrusTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesys takes 3 of 4 categories.

Genesys
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sexy
Choose it for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Genesys3/4

Sexy1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Genesys
Sillage & projection: Genesys
Value for money: Sexy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Genesys

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenesysGrande

SexyBeverly Hills Polo Club

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 76%Had 7%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

30%Love

10%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityGenesys

SillageGenesys

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value71

Category winnerSexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

tobacco86%

fresh spicy72%

sweet58%

fruity44%

aromatic30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangePink PepperBlack CurrantBergamotPlumOrange

Heart

TobaccoOakmossLeatherJasmineCoriander

Base

CedarBenzoinLabdanumMuskSandalwoodPeru BalsamVanillaCivet

Top

Bergamot

Heart

TobaccoPlum

Base

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InformationalShared notesBergamot, Plum and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,227

PerfumerFlavius Calaj

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGenesysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flavius Calaj composed Genesys for Grande as a dense woody spicy perfume anchored by blood orange, black currant, and plum in its opening burst. As the top notes settle, dry tobacco leaf and oakmoss emerge alongside leather and green coriander, creating a rich heart that feels both aromatic and resinous. The base dry…

Reviews →

Sexy by Beverly Hills Polo Club functions as a straightforward woody floral musk. It features a bright bergamot opening that quickly transitions into a core of tobacco and plum. This composition leans into an easygoing, modern aesthetic suitable for daily wear in temperate climates. It offers a approachable profile fo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genesys or Sexy?

Genesys takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesys is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Sexy is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Genesys for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sexy for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genesys or Sexy?

Genesys lasts longest (Genesys 93/100, Sexy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesys or Sexy?

Genesys projects furthest (Genesys 89/100, Sexy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesys and Sexy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Plum and Tobacco.

Is Genesys or Sexy better for summer or winter?

Genesys suits daytime wear; Sexy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesys and Sexy?

Genesys has top notes of Blood Orange, Pink Pepper, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Oakmoss, Leather and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk. Sexy has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Plum.