Genesys vs Smolderose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
GenesysChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SmolderoseChoose it for a smoky and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Genesys2/4
Smolderose2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesys
- Sillage & projection
- Genesys
- Value for money
- Smolderose
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Smolderose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GenesysGrandeSmolderoseJanuary Scent ProjectWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%
3.75/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 34%Had 17%Want 49%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
35%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
19%Dislike
4%Hate
72 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesys
SillageGenesys
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSmolderoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
amber84%
fruity77%
musky69%
soft spicy61%
smoky100%
citrus92%
amber84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
rose61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood OrangePink PepperBlack CurrantBergamotPlumOrange
Heart
TobaccoOakmossLeatherJasmineCoriander
Base
CedarBenzoinLabdanumMuskSandalwoodPeru BalsamVanillaCivet
Top
LemongrassMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
Bourbon RoseRose GeraniumBlack PepperAngelicaCorianderHoneyGalbanum
Base
SmokeLabdanumCastoreumBirchAgarwood (Oud)TobaccoPatchouliBenzoin
InformationalShared notesOrange, Tobacco, Coriander and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night43
Spring26
Summer11
Fall100
Winter100
Day35
Night100
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#42,949
PerfumerFlavius Calaj
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#16,428
PerfumerJohn Biebel
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerSmolderoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlavius 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 →Smolderose opens with an unexpected spike of tart lemongrass and juicy mandarin orange before rapidly pivoting into a dark, resinous floral heart. Bourbon rose absolute and rose geranium provide a lush botanical core, but they are immediately spiked with crushed black pepper, herbal angelica, and sticky honey. Rather …
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, Genesys or Smolderose?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Genesys is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Smolderose is rated 3.75/5 from 72 votes. Choose Genesys for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Smolderose for a smoky and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesys or Smolderose?
Genesys lasts longest (Genesys 93/100, Smolderose 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesys or Smolderose?
Genesys projects furthest (Genesys 89/100, Smolderose 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesys and Smolderose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Orange, Tobacco, Coriander and Benzoin.
Is Genesys or Smolderose better for summer or winter?
Genesys suits daytime wear; Smolderose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesys and Smolderose?
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. Smolderose has top notes of Lemongrass, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Bourbon Rose, Rose Geranium, Black Pepper and Angelica, a base of Smoke, Labdanum, Castoreum and Birch.
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