Fragrance comparison

Genius vs Leggenda

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #65,161 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Leggenda

G-Nose Perfumes

2.836 votes

Rank #66,964 CitrusEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genius takes 2 of 4 categories.

Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Leggenda
Choose it for a citrus and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Genius2/4

Leggenda1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeniusRasasi

LeggendaG-Nose Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

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

0%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityLeggenda

SillageGenius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

earthy90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

mossy60%

oud50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, woody 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

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverAgarwood (Oud)

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Leggenda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 42%Work 27%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGeniusHigher 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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Leggenda by G-Nose Perfumes opens with an aggressive slash of sour bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. You get a sharp, five-minute blast of alcohol before the citrus oils find their footing. From there, the scent takes a dark turn. Earthy vetiver and medicinal agarwood push forward quickly, clashing with the bright f…

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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, Genius or Leggenda?

Genius takes 2 of 4 categories. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Leggenda is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Leggenda for a citrus and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genius or Leggenda?

Leggenda lasts longest (Leggenda 67/100, Genius 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genius or Leggenda?

Genius projects furthest (Genius 63/100, Leggenda 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genius and Leggenda smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Genius or Leggenda better for summer or winter?

Leggenda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genius and Leggenda?

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. Leggenda has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Oakmoss and Amber.