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Genius vs 7753 Unexpected Mona

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

Updated 533 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Genius

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

  • 7753 Unexpected Mona

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Genius2/4
7753 Unexpected Mona2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
7753 Unexpected Mona
Sillage & projection
Genius
Value for money
Genius
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
7753 Unexpected Mona

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GeniusRasasi
7753 Unexpected MonaHistoires de Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%
3.90/ 5 · 531 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

31%Love
42%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

531 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

Longevity7753 Unexpected Mona

SillageGenius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value49
Category winnerGeniusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
green100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GingerBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon Leaf OilViolet Leaf
Heart
Tobacco LeafGrapefruit blossomOrange BlossomPepper
Base
OakmossLeatherVetiverVirginian PatchouliCypriol OilCedarAmber
Top15-30 mins
IvyGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamotPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberosePearHeliotropeCassisOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Pepper. Durations are only published for 7753 Unexpected Mona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer71
Fall0
Winter28
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex0
Women50
Men8
Unisex48
Women45
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genius by Rasasi is a crisp, aromatic scent for men that highlights ginger, violet leaf, and tobacco. Launched in 2023, it brings a professional edge to daily office wear or casual outings. The blend moves from a sharp citrus opening into a sturdy base of leather and oakmoss, providing a structured, masculine profile …

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7753 Unexpected Mona by Histoires de Parfums breaks away from traditional sweet florals by placing lush white petals inside a wild, rain-soaked garden. The initial spray hits with crushed green ivy, bitter galbanum, and a sharp zest of bergamot that smells like tearing fresh leaves between your fingers. As the sharp b…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genius or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; 7753 Unexpected Mona is rated 3.90/5 from 531 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose 7753 Unexpected Mona for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genius or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

7753 Unexpected Mona lasts longest (7753 Unexpected Mona 72/100, Genius 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genius or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

Projection is very close: Genius 63/100, 7753 Unexpected Mona 61/100 for sillage.

Do Genius and 7753 Unexpected Mona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Pepper.

Is Genius or 7753 Unexpected Mona better for summer or winter?

7753 Unexpected Mona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genius and 7753 Unexpected Mona?

Genius has top notes of Ginger, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Grapefruit blossom, Orange Blossom and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Virginian Patchouli. 7753 Unexpected Mona has top notes of Ivy, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Pear, Heliotrope and Cassis, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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