Fragrance comparison

Genesys vs Une Nuit Parisienne

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Genesys

Grande

4.128 votes

Rank #37,659 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Une Nuit Parisienne

Marsté

4.0018 votes

Rank #34,946 Warm SpicyAmber

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.
Une Nuit Parisienne
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Genesys3/4

Une Nuit Parisienne1/4

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: Une Nuit Parisienne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenesysGrande

Une Nuit ParisienneMarsté

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

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

50%Love

17%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

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%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

lactonic69%

fruity61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber 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

Top15-30 mins

Masala ChaiPlumHazelnut

Heart2-4 hrs

BenzoinBlack TeaDamask Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodLabdanumVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk. Durations are only published for Une Nuit Parisienne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night43

Spring60

Summer50

Fall90

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

Date 38%Casual 26%Party 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,659

PerfumerFlavius Calaj

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,946

PerfumerMichael Nordstrand

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerUne Nuit ParisienneHigher 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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Une Nuit Parisienne by Marsté brings a rich, spicy warmth built around dark plum, nutty hazelnut, and steamed masala chai spices. The opening lands with immediate punch. You get a sharp hit of cardamom and clove, followed quickly by rich stewed fruit and earthy black tea. It feels like stepping into a heated bistro on…

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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 Une Nuit Parisienne?

Genesys takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesys is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Une Nuit Parisienne is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Genesys for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Une Nuit Parisienne for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Genesys or Une Nuit Parisienne?

Genesys lasts longest (Genesys 93/100, Une Nuit Parisienne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesys or Une Nuit Parisienne?

Genesys projects furthest (Genesys 89/100, Une Nuit Parisienne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesys and Une Nuit Parisienne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk.

Is Genesys or Une Nuit Parisienne better for summer or winter?

Genesys suits daytime wear; Une Nuit Parisienne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesys and Une Nuit Parisienne?

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. Une Nuit Parisienne has top notes of Masala Chai, Plum and Hazelnut, heart notes of Benzoin, Black Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Musk.