Genua vs Pilgrim’s Path
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genua takes 1 of 1 categories.
GenuaChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pilgrim’s PathChoose it for a aromatic and woody character.
Genua1/1
Pilgrim’s Path0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Genua
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GenuaPaglieriPilgrim’s PathSoulventWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 51%Had 19%Want 30%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
42%Like
12%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
95 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
warm spicy53%
balsamic42%
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperLemonOlive Blossom
Heart
MyrhhVetiverCedarBasil
Base
ResinCypressIncenseSandalwoodPatchouli
Top20-30 mins
Elemi resinBlack TeaBasil
Heart2-4 hrs
CypressPineBirch
Base6-8+ hrs
Tobacco LeafVetiverIncense
InformationalShared notesVetiver, Basil, Cypress and Incense. Durations are only published for Pilgrim’s Path, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer78
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night30
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,652
PerfumerEric Fracapane, Henri Bergia
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#56,968
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGenuaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenua 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…
Reviews →Pilgrim’s Path by Soulvent brings the quiet atmosphere of high mountain shrines down to earth. The fragrance opens with steeped black tea, peppery elemi resin, and freshly torn basil leaves that give an immediate herbal lift. As the top notes settle, deep green pine needles, cypress wood, and smoky birch timber take c…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Genua or Pilgrim’s Path?
Genua takes 1 of 1 categories. Genua is rated 3.66/5 from 95 votes; Pilgrim’s Path is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Genua for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pilgrim’s Path for a aromatic and woody character.
Do Genua and Pilgrim’s Path smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Basil, Cypress and Incense.
Is Genua or Pilgrim’s Path better for summer or winter?
Genua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genua and Pilgrim’s Path?
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. Pilgrim’s Path has top notes of Elemi resin, Black Tea and Basil, heart notes of Cypress, Pine and Birch, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Vetiver and Incense.
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