Genius vs DNA for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
DNA for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.
GeniusChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
DNA for MenChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Genius1/4
DNA for Men3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- DNA for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Genius
- Value for money
- DNA for Men
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- DNA for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GeniusRasasiDNA for MenBijanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%
3.92/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
21%Love
58%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDNA for Men
SillageGenius
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDNA for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon Leaf OilViolet Leaf
Heart
Tobacco LeafGrapefruit blossomOrange BlossomPepper
Base
OakmossLeatherVetiverVirginian PatchouliCypriol OilCedarAmber
Top
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon
Heart
JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium
Base
AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring33
Summer8
Fall83
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,302
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,945
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenius 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 …
Reviews →Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…
Reviews →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, Genius or DNA for Men?
DNA for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Genius or DNA for Men?
They last about the same: DNA for Men 61/100, Genius 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Genius or DNA for Men?
Projection is very close: Genius 63/100, DNA for Men 61/100 for sillage.
Do Genius and DNA for Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper.
Is Genius or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?
DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genius and DNA for Men?
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. DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.
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