Fragrance comparison

Genius vs Paradox for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #71,513 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Paradox for Men

Jacomo

3.8888 votes

Rank #14,130 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradox for Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Paradox for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Genius0/4

Paradox for Men4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeniusRasasi

Paradox for MenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

3.88/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 31%Had 37%Want 32%

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

32%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityParadox for Men

SillageParadox for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerParadox for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

tropical84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

Top

PomeloMangoBasilMandarin OrangePepperGreen Notes

Heart

MangosteenCardamomCedarHoney

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring93

Summer100

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,130

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerParadox for MenHigher 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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Paradox for Men by Jacomo centers on a woody, aromatic profile that balances tropical fruit notes with a resinous, honeyed dry-down. Launched in 1999, it functions as a versatile, distinct choice for casual spring or summer daytime wear, offering a refreshing citrus opening followed by a grounded, mossy base that perf…

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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 Paradox for Men?

Paradox for Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Paradox for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 88 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Choose Paradox for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genius or Paradox for Men?

Paradox for Men lasts longest (Paradox for Men 66/100, Genius 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genius or Paradox for Men?

Projection is very close: Paradox for Men 64/100, Genius 63/100 for sillage.

Do Genius and Paradox for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Oakmoss.

Is Genius or Paradox for Men better for summer or winter?

Paradox for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genius and Paradox 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. Paradox for Men has top notes of Pomelo, Mango, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mangosteen, Cardamom, Cedar and Honey, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.