Fragrance comparison

Genuine Touch vs Handsome Devil

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Genuine Touch

The Gate Fragrances Paris

3.336 votes

Rank #62,729 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Handsome Devil

Grooming Lounge

4.0923 votes

Rank #38,186 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Genuine Touch
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Handsome Devil
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Genuine Touch1/3

Handsome Devil1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Genuine Touch
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Handsome Devil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Genuine TouchThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Handsome DevilGrooming Lounge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

4.09/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

35%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGenuine Touch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

lavender84%

coffee77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CranberryLavenderBergamotGrapefruitLemon

Heart

SaffronVioletRaspberryJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegWoody Notes

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaLeather

Top30 to 45 minutes

CranberryPink GrapefruitCitron

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderSaffronSage

Base2 to 3 hours

RedwoodCoffeeAmber

InformationalShared notesCranberry, Lavender, Saffron and Amber. Durations are only published for Handsome Devil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring83

Summer92

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHandsome DevilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genuine Touch by The Gate Fragrances Paris opens with a sharp flash of cranberry, bergamot, and lemon, cushioned by clean lavender. As the initial citrus crispness settles, saffron and raspberry bring a warm, fruity spice into the heart alongside quiet floral accents of violet and jasmine. The base grounds the scent i…

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Handsome Devil by Grooming Lounge is an approachable woody spicy fragrance that leans heavily into tart fruit and warm comfort. It opens with an energetic burst of cranberry, pink grapefruit, and citron, delivering a sharp citrus sweetness reminiscent of candied breakfast fruit. As the bright introduction settles, a c…

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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, Genuine Touch or Handsome Devil?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Genuine Touch is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Handsome Devil is rated 4.09/5 from 23 votes. Choose Genuine Touch for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Handsome Devil for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genuine Touch or Handsome Devil?

They last about the same: Genuine Touch 47/100, Handsome Devil 47/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Genuine Touch or Handsome Devil?

Genuine Touch projects furthest (Genuine Touch 54/100, Handsome Devil 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genuine Touch and Handsome Devil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Lavender, Saffron and Amber.

Is Genuine Touch or Handsome Devil better for summer or winter?

Genuine Touch suits daytime wear; Handsome Devil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genuine Touch and Handsome Devil?

Genuine Touch has top notes of Cranberry, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Saffron, Violet, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla and Leather. Handsome Devil has top notes of Cranberry, Pink Grapefruit and Citron, heart notes of Lavender, Saffron and Sage, a base of Redwood, Coffee and Amber.