Fragrance comparison

Genesys vs Trepak

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

Genesys

Grande

4.128 votes

Rank #42,949 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Trepak

Alexandria Fragrances

3.9735 votes

Rank #37,088 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Genesys
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Trepak
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Genesys2/4

Trepak2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenesysGrande

TrepakAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

3.97/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

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

54%Love

20%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGenesys

SillageGenesys

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value73

Category winnerTrepakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, musky and amber

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

CuminLemonLimeBergamotTarragonOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangPeachTuberoseRoseJasmineVioletHeliotropeBlack Currant

Base

CivetOakmossMuskNutmegClovesLeatherLabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Orange and Oakmoss. 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall92

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,949

PerfumerFlavius Calaj

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,088

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTrepakHigher 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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Trepak is a bold, old-school woody musk built around oakmoss, civet, patchouli and spice, then softened with florals and a faint peachy sweetness. It opens bright and aromatic, but quickly turns darker, earthier and more animalic. This is the kind of scent that suits confident wearers, cooler weather and evening use. …

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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, Genesys or Trepak?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Genesys is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Trepak is rated 3.97/5 from 35 votes. Choose Genesys for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Trepak for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Genesys or Trepak?

Genesys lasts longest (Genesys 93/100, Trepak 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesys or Trepak?

Genesys projects furthest (Genesys 89/100, Trepak 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesys and Trepak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and amber accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Orange and Oakmoss.

Is Genesys or Trepak better for summer or winter?

Genesys suits daytime wear; Trepak suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesys and Trepak?

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. Trepak has top notes of Cumin, Lemon, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Musk and Nutmeg.