Fragrance comparison

Genua vs Gocce di Napoleon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 349 ratings analysed

Genua

Paglieri

3.6695 votes

Rank #27,652 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gocce di Napoleon

Morris

3.73254 votes

Rank #9,862 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gocce di Napoleon takes 5 of 7 categories.

Genua
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gocce di Napoleon
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Genua2/7

Gocce di Napoleon5/7

Ratings & consensus: Gocce di Napoleon
Community sentiment: Gocce di Napoleon
Longevity: Genua
Sillage & projection: Gocce di Napoleon
Value for money: Gocce di Napoleon
Versatility: Genua
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gocce di Napoleon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GenuaPaglieri

Gocce di NapoleonMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 51%Had 19%Want 30%

3.73/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

26%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGenua

SillageGocce di Napoleon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value87

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

mossy69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperLemonOlive Blossom

Heart

MyrhhVetiverCedarBasil

Base

ResinCypressIncenseSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageAmalfi LemonBergamotOrangePeachMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

BasilBlack CurrantPepperLavenderRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossMyrhhMuskPatchouliIncenseFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesPepper, Myrhh, Basil and Incense. Durations are only published for Gocce di Napoleon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer78

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day100

Night52

Category winnerGenuaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex45

Women0

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,652

PerfumerEric Fracapane, Henri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genua opens with sharp black pepper and tart lemon, tempered by a quiet olive blossom note that adds a clean herbaceous feel. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts into dry cedarwood, aromatic basil, and earthy vetiver. The heart stays firmly woody before settling into a warm base of myrrh, incense, cypress, a…

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Gocce di Napoleon by Morris is an Italian aromatic chypre that opens with a bright burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, and herbal clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sparkle settles into an earthy heart of spicy basil, peppery black currant, and crisp lavender. As the hours pass, the scent dries down to 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genua or Gocce di Napoleon?

Gocce di Napoleon takes 5 of 7 categories. Genua is rated 3.66/5 from 95 votes; Gocce di Napoleon is rated 3.73/5 from 254 votes. Choose Genua for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gocce di Napoleon for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genua or Gocce di Napoleon?

Genua lasts longest (Genua 69/100, Gocce di Napoleon 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genua or Gocce di Napoleon?

Gocce di Napoleon projects furthest (Gocce di Napoleon 61/100, Genua 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genua and Gocce di Napoleon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Myrhh, Basil and Incense.

Is Genua or Gocce di Napoleon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Genua is the stronger pick. For winter, Genua is the stronger pick. Genua suits daytime wear; Gocce di Napoleon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genua and Gocce di Napoleon?

Genua has top notes of Pepper, Lemon and Olive Blossom, heart notes of Myrhh, Vetiver, Cedar and Basil, a base of Resin, Cypress, Incense and Sandalwood. Gocce di Napoleon has top notes of Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Black Currant, Pepper and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Myrhh, Musk and Patchouli.