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Gengis Khan vs Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 2,504 ratings analysed
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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 7 categories.

  • Gengis Khan

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Gengis Khan2/7
Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum3/7
Ratings & consensus
Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Gengis Khan
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gengis Khan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gengis KhanMarc de la Morandiere
Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de ParfumViktor&Rolf
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
4.20/ 5 · 2,442 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerSpicebomb Night Vision Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

62 votes

50%Love
32%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

2,442 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevitySpicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value52
Category winnerSpicebomb Night Vision Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
woody69%
citrus61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
green61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
ClovesBergamotLemonNutmegLavenderMintThymePepper
Heart2-3 hrs
RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
BenzoinPatchouliOlibanumPine needlesVetiver
Top
Green AppleCardamomBlack PepperNutmegChili PepperClovesLemonGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderMintClary SageRosemaryMastic or LentisqueCoriander
Base
PistachioNutty NotesBalsam FirCedarBenzoinPeru BalsamOlibanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCloves, Lemon, Nutmeg and Lavender. Durations are only published for Gengis Khan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer35
Fall100
Winter70
Day60
Night100
Spring83
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGengis KhanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men75
Unisex8
Women17
Casual 38%Date 25%Work 22%Party 16%
Men94
Unisex5
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#23,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGengis KhanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc de la Morandiere launched Gengis Khan in 1989 as an unapologetic, aromatic oriental woody blend. The first spray releases a brisk wash of lemon, bitter bergamot, and garden mint before pungent cloves and cracked black pepper seize control. It feels crisp and bristling. Within thirty minutes, herbal thyme and lave…

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Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum departs from the dry, crackling wood fire of the original line. Instead, it hits the skin with a dark, syrupy sweetness, slicing through with crisp green apple and a cold cardamom fizz. As it warms up, the aromatic heart of lavender and rosemary grounds the initial sweetness before…

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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, Gengis Khan or Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum?

Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 7 categories. Gengis Khan is rated 4.19/5 from 62 votes; Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum is rated 4.20/5 from 2,442 votes. Choose Gengis Khan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gengis Khan or Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum 72/100, Gengis Khan 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gengis Khan or Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Gengis Khan 61/100, Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum 61/100 for sillage.

Do Gengis Khan and Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cloves, Lemon, Nutmeg and Lavender.

Is Gengis Khan or Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gengis Khan is the stronger pick. For winter, Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Gengis Khan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gengis Khan and Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum?

Gengis Khan has top notes of Cloves, Bergamot, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Olibanum and Pine needles. Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum has top notes of Green Apple, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Mint, Clary Sage and Rosemary, a base of Pistachio, Nutty Notes, Balsam Fir and Cedar.

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