Fragrance comparison

Sweet Virus vs Genebra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sweet Virus

Ascania

4.006 votes

Rank #59,391 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Genebra

Parfum Marie

3.001 votes

Rank #73,310 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Virus takes 2 of 2 categories.

Sweet Virus
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Genebra
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character.

Sweet Virus2/2

Genebra0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sweet Virus
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sweet Virus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sweet VirusAscania

GenebraParfum Marie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 59%Had 14%Want 27%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySweet Virus

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

woody92%

citrus84%

almond77%

rose69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both vanilla, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeLemon

Heart

Grasse RoseOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAlmondSandal

Top15-30 mins

Bitter Orange

Heart1-2 hrs

Grasse RoseDamask Rose

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAlmondVanilla

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Grasse Rose, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Genebra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,310

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSweet VirusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sweet Virus opens with bright bitter orange and lemon, then softens into orange blossom and rose over a creamy vanilla, tonka and almond base. It reads as sweet, citrusy and lightly powdery rather than heavy. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys feminine gourmand florals with a warm sandalwood finish. Moderate…

Reviews →

Genebra by Parfum Marie is a cozy, sweet floral perfume with a bright citrus kick. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart bitter orange that cuts through the air like fresh citrus zest. As the sparkle calms down, a lush bouquet of Grasse rose and Damask rose blooms across the skin, giving the blend a soft, velve…

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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, Sweet Virus or Genebra?

Sweet Virus takes 2 of 2 categories. Sweet Virus is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Genebra is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sweet Virus for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Genebra for a vanilla and woody character.

Which lasts longer, Sweet Virus or Genebra?

Sweet Virus lasts longest (Sweet Virus 65/100, Genebra 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sweet Virus and Genebra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Grasse Rose, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Is Sweet Virus or Genebra better for summer or winter?

Sweet Virus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sweet Virus and Genebra?

Sweet Virus has top notes of Bitter Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Grasse Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Almond and Sandal. Genebra has top notes of Bitter Orange, heart notes of Grasse Rose and Damask Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Almond and Vanilla.