Fragrance comparison

Genesys vs Violette

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 218 ratings analysed

3 wins

Genesys

Grande

4.128 votes

Rank #42,518 CitrusWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Violette

Tocca

3.80210 votes

Rank #10,516 PowderyViolet

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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.
Violette
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Genesys3/4

Violette1/4

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: Violette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenesysGrande

VioletteTocca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

3.80/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

24%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGenesys

SillageGenesys

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGenesysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

powdery100%

violet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

Top

BergamotGingerCoriander

Heart

African VioletBlack CurrantBulgarian Rose

Base

Cashmere MuskCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Coriander 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

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,518

PerfumerFlavius Calaj

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerVioletteHigher 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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Violette by Tocca opens with a sharp burst of coriander and wet ginger, a spicy combination that quickly makes way for a powdery, vintage violet. As it settles on skin, a tart black currant note cuts through the heavy floral layers. It finishes with a woody, slightly sweet base of cedar and benzoin. This fragrance fit…

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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 Violette?

Genesys takes 3 of 4 categories. Genesys is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Violette is rated 3.80/5 from 210 votes. Choose Genesys for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Violette for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Genesys or Violette?

Genesys lasts longest (Genesys 93/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesys or Violette?

Genesys projects furthest (Genesys 89/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesys and Violette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Coriander and Cedar.

Is Genesys or Violette better for summer or winter?

Genesys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesys and Violette?

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. Violette has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of African Violet, Black Currant and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Cashmere Musk, Cedar and Benzoin.