Fragrance comparison

Genius vs L'Artiste

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #68,567 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

L'Artiste

Le Parfumeur

3.8817 votes

Rank #59,232 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Artiste takes 3 of 4 categories.

Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
L'Artiste
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Genius0/4

L'Artiste3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: L'Artiste
Value for money: L'Artiste
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Artiste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeniusRasasi

L'ArtisteLe Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 42%Had 28%Want 30%

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

18%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageL'Artiste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value92

Category winnerL'ArtisteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

marine90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

white floral60%

sweet50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeSea waterMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomCedarPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for L'Artiste, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,232

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'ArtisteHigher 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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L'Artiste by Le Parfumeur is an oriental woody fragrance for men built around a bright Mediterranean theme. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh orange and juicy mandarin orange, lifted by a breezy sea water accord that brings a distinct salty freshness. As the bright citrus top settles, an aromatic core of ora…

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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, Genius or L'Artiste?

L'Artiste takes 3 of 4 categories. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; L'Artiste is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Choose L'Artiste for a citrus and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genius or L'Artiste?

They last about the same: Genius 60/100, L'Artiste 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Genius or L'Artiste?

L'Artiste projects furthest (L'Artiste 67/100, Genius 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genius and L'Artiste smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Pepper and Cedar.

Is Genius or L'Artiste better for summer or winter?

L'Artiste suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genius and L'Artiste?

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. L'Artiste has top notes of Orange, Sea water and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cedar and Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber.