Fragrance comparison

Genesys vs Spiritual

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 424 ratings analysed

3 wins

Genesys

Grande

4.128 votes

Rank #38,646 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Spiritual

M. Micallef

3.65416 votes

Rank #9,904 AmberVanilla

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 value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Spiritual
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Genesys3/4

Spiritual1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenesysGrande

SpiritualM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

3.65/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

31%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

341 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGenesys

SillageGenesys

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value44

Category winnerGenesysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

animalic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and citrus

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

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineCedar

Base

AmbergrisBenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men8

Unisex31

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,646

PerfumerFlavius Calaj

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerSpiritualHigher 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…

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Spiritual by M. Micallef is an amber-forward scent that balances spice with soft florals. It opens with bright bergamot and pink pepper, settling into a heart of jasmine and cedar before resting on a warm base of vanilla, benzoin, and ambergris. This unisex composition works well for evening wear in autumn or winter, …

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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 Spiritual?

Genesys takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesys is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Spiritual is rated 3.65/5 from 416 votes. Choose Genesys for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Spiritual for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Genesys or Spiritual?

Genesys lasts longest (Genesys 93/100, Spiritual 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesys or Spiritual?

Genesys projects furthest (Genesys 89/100, Spiritual 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesys and Spiritual smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Genesys or Spiritual better for summer or winter?

Genesys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesys and Spiritual?

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. Spiritual has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla.