Fragrance comparison

Genesys vs VG V

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

Genesys

Grande

4.128 votes

Rank #42,949 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

VG V

Van Gils

3.9865 votes

Rank #12,384 CitrusAromatic

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.
VG V
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Genesys2/4

VG V2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenesysGrande

VG VVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

3.98/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%

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

35%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGenesys

SillageGenesys

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVG VBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

lavender69%

fruity61%

Scent match31%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

Top20-40 mins

Blood OrangeCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Oakmoss, Coriander and Cedar. Durations are only published for VG V, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer82

Fall77

Winter55

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,949

PerfumerFlavius Calaj

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVG VHigher 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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VG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…

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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 VG V?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Genesys is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes. Choose Genesys for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genesys or VG V?

Genesys lasts longest (Genesys 93/100, VG V 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesys or VG V?

Genesys projects furthest (Genesys 89/100, VG V 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesys and VG V smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Oakmoss, Coriander and Cedar.

Is Genesys or VG V better for summer or winter?

Genesys suits daytime wear; VG V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesys and VG V?

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. VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.