Fragrance comparison

Genius vs Osmose

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #64,406 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

Osmose

Detaille

3.6123 votes

Rank #50,793 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money.
Osmose
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Genius1/4

Osmose1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeniusRasasi

OsmoseDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

3.61/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

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

30%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

23 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

Category winnerGeniusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

citrus65%

aromatic53%

earthy42%

Scent match76%Very similar · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

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

LemonBergamotTangerineBasilGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperOrange BlossomTobacco

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarPatchouliAmberVetiverMossLeather

InformationalShared notesGinger, Basil, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Osmose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer100

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOsmoseHigher 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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The initial burst is sharp. Detaille Osmose opens with an energetic splash of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and zesty ginger that wakes up your nose before soothing down into herbal basil leaves. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus evaporate, a warm spine of black pepper, dry tobacco leaf, a…

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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 Osmose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Osmose is rated 3.61/5 from 23 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Choose Osmose for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genius or Osmose?

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

Which projects more, Genius or Osmose?

Projection is very close: Genius 63/100, Osmose 63/100 for sillage.

Do Genius and Osmose smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Basil, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Genius or Osmose better for summer or winter?

Osmose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genius and Osmose?

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. Osmose has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Tangerine and Basil, heart notes of Pepper, Orange Blossom and Tobacco, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.