Fragrance comparison

Genius vs Tom Ford for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,454 ratings analysed

3 wins

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #72,302 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

Tom Ford for Men

Tom Ford

4.062,452 votes

Rank #28,062 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genius takes 3 of 4 categories.

Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Tom Ford for Men
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Genius3/4

Tom Ford for Men1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeniusRasasi

Tom Ford for MenTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

4.06/ 5 · 2,452 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

35%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

2,452 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGenius

SillageGenius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerGeniusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

tobacco61%

Scent match77%Very similar · 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

Top

Lemon Leaf OilGingerMandarin OrangeBergamotBasilViolet Leaf

Heart

Tobacco LeafPepperTunisian Orange BlossomGrapefruit blossom

Base

AmberCedarVetiverOakmossVirginian PatchouliLeatherCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men89

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,062

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTom Ford 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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Tom Ford for Men starts with a bright, herbal pop of lemon leaf oil and fresh ginger, giving it a clean, classic barbershop opening. As the initial citrus fizz settles, a warm tobacco leaf and pepper accord takes over, adding a dry, spicy texture that keeps it grounded. The base dries down to a quiet combination of ea…

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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 Tom Ford for Men?

Genius takes 3 of 4 categories. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Tom Ford for Men is rated 4.06/5 from 2,452 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Tom Ford for Men for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Genius or Tom Ford for Men?

Genius lasts longest (Genius 60/100, Tom Ford for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genius or Tom Ford for Men?

Genius projects furthest (Genius 63/100, Tom Ford for Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genius and Tom Ford for Men smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

What are the notes in Genius and Tom Ford 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. Tom Ford for Men has top notes of Lemon Leaf Oil, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Pepper, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Grapefruit blossom, a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver and Oakmoss.