Fragrance comparison

Genius vs Rebellion

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #71,471 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rebellion

Reyane Tradition

3.676 votes

Rank #63,804 AmberSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rebellion takes 3 of 4 categories.

Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money.
Rebellion
Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Genius1/4

Rebellion3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeniusRasasi

RebellionReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

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

50%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

33%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

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRebellion

SillageRebellion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winnerGeniusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

soft spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

anis61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody 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

Star AniseMandarin OrangeBergamotGingerBasil

Heart

RoseOrris RootCorianderPink PepperCinnamon

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodCedarCypressVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGinger, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRebellionHigher 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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Rebellion by Reyane Tradition is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2001. It opens with sharp star anise and bright mandarin orange. The heart introduces a spicy floral complexity through rose and pink pepper, while the base grounds the scent in deep amber, sandalwood, and oakmoss. It is a versatile choic…

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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 Rebellion?

Rebellion takes 3 of 4 categories. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Rebellion is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Choose Rebellion for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Genius or Rebellion?

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

Which projects more, Genius or Rebellion?

Rebellion projects furthest (Rebellion 72/100, Genius 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genius and Rebellion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Genius or Rebellion better for summer or winter?

Rebellion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genius and Rebellion?

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. Rebellion has top notes of Star Anise, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Orris Root, Coriander and Pink Pepper, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.