Fragrance comparison

L'Artiste vs Genius

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Artiste

Le Parfumeur

3.8817 votes

Rank #59,232 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #68,567 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Artiste takes 3 of 4 categories.

L'Artiste
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

L'Artiste3/4

Genius0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: L'Artiste
Value for money: L'Artiste
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Artiste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ArtisteLe Parfumeur

GeniusRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 42%Had 28%Want 30%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageL'Artiste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerL'ArtisteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

white floral60%

sweet50%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeSea waterMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomCedarPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskAmber

Top

GingerBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon Leaf OilViolet Leaf

Heart

Tobacco LeafGrapefruit blossomOrange BlossomPepper

Base

OakmossLeatherVetiverVirginian PatchouliCypriol OilCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Pepper. Durations are only published for L'Artiste, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,232

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'ArtisteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Artiste by Le Parfumeur is an oriental woody fragrance for men built around a bright Mediterranean theme. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh orange and juicy mandarin orange, lifted by a breezy sea water accord that brings a distinct salty freshness. As the bright citrus top settles, an aromatic core of ora…

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Genius by Rasasi is a crisp, aromatic scent for men that highlights ginger, violet leaf, and tobacco. Launched in 2023, it brings a professional edge to daily office wear or casual outings. The blend moves from a sharp citrus opening into a sturdy base of leather and oakmoss, providing a structured, masculine profile …

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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, L'Artiste or Genius?

L'Artiste takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Artiste is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose L'Artiste for a citrus and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, L'Artiste or Genius?

They last about the same: L'Artiste 60/100, Genius 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Artiste or Genius?

L'Artiste projects furthest (L'Artiste 67/100, Genius 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Artiste and Genius smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Pepper.

Is L'Artiste or Genius better for summer or winter?

L'Artiste suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Artiste and Genius?

L'Artiste has top notes of Orange, Sea water and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cedar and Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber. Genius has top notes of Ginger, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Grapefruit blossom, Orange Blossom and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Virginian Patchouli.