Fragrance comparison

Genji vs Versant

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

7 wins

Genji

Mary Kay

4.5246 votes

Rank #26,275 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Versant

Charrier Parfums

3.7735 votes

Rank #61,061 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genji takes 7 of 8 categories.

Genji
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Versant
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Genji7/8

Versant1/8

Ratings & consensus: Genji
Community sentiment: Genji
Longevity: Genji
Sillage & projection: Genji
Value for money: Versant
Versatility: Genji
Note pyramid (duration): Genji
Fragranxe ranking: Genji

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenjiMary Kay

VersantCharrier Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 35%

3.77/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 58%Had 31%Want 12%

Category winnerGenjiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

34%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerGenjiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGenji

SillageGenji

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value71

Category winnerVersantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

floral69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fresh83%

aquatic65%

white floral48%

ozonic30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

ApricotPlumMelonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base8-12+ hrs

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodCedarMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

LotusMelonFreesiaCyclamen

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyCarnation

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarMuskSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerGenjiLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring68

Summer100

Fall11

Winter11

Day100

Night15

Category winnerGenjiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#61,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGenjiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genji by Mary Kay is a discontinued 1985 oriental floral that delivers unapologetic vintage power. The opening bursts with juicy plum, tart bergamot, and sweet apricot before settling into a spicy floral bouquet of carnation, jasmine, and velvety rose. Deep base notes of sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and warm amber cr…

Reviews →

Versant by Charrier Parfums is a light floral aquatic fragrance designed for women who appreciate clean, airy scents. The composition opens with crisp melon, dewy lotus, freesia, and cyclamen, offering a refreshing burst that feels like cool morning mist. As the opening settles, the heart reveals a bouquet of lily, li…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genji or Versant?

Genji takes 7 of 8 categories. Genji is rated 4.52/5 from 46 votes; Versant is rated 3.77/5 from 35 votes. Choose Genji for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Versant for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genji or Versant?

Genji lasts longest (Genji 77/100, Versant 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genji or Versant?

Genji projects furthest (Genji 68/100, Versant 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genji and Versant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Melon, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen.

Is Genji or Versant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Versant is the stronger pick. For winter, Genji is the stronger pick. Genji suits evening wear; Versant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genji and Versant?

Genji has top notes of Apricot, Plum, Melon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar. Versant has top notes of Lotus, Melon, Freesia and Cyclamen, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.