Handsome Devil vs Genuine Touch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
Handsome DevilChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Genuine TouchChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Handsome Devil1/3
Genuine Touch1/3
- 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
Handsome DevilGrooming LoungeGenuine TouchThe Gate Fragrances ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 57%Had 7%Want 36%
3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
4%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
17%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageGenuine Touch
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
warm spicy92%
lavender84%
coffee77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
fruity100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
woody69%
warm 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 = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CranberryPink GrapefruitCitron
Heart1 to 2 hours
LavenderSaffronSage
Base2 to 3 hours
RedwoodCoffeeAmber
Top
CranberryLavenderBergamotGrapefruitLemon
Heart
SaffronVioletRaspberryJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegWoody Notes
Base
AmberPatchouliVanillaLeather
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 seasonSpring83
Summer92
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night92
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
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#38,186
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#62,729
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerHandsome DevilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHandsome 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…
Reviews →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…
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, Handsome Devil or Genuine Touch?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Handsome Devil is rated 4.09/5 from 23 votes; Genuine Touch is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Handsome Devil for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Genuine Touch for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Handsome Devil or Genuine Touch?
They last about the same: Handsome Devil 47/100, Genuine Touch 47/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Handsome Devil or Genuine Touch?
Genuine Touch projects furthest (Genuine Touch 54/100, Handsome Devil 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Handsome Devil and Genuine Touch 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 Handsome Devil or Genuine Touch better for summer or winter?
Handsome Devil suits daytime wear; Genuine Touch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Handsome Devil and Genuine Touch?
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. 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.
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