Genua
PaglieriEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Genua vs. Sartorial
Is Genua better than Sartorial?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Black PepperPatchouli
woodyaromaticfresh spicywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Genua and Sartorial?
| Genua | Sartorial | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2016 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Henri Bergia, Eric Fracapane | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Genua and Sartorial smell?
Genua
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Citrus
Sartorial
Woody
Honey
Lavender
Aromatic
Metallic
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Genua and Sartorial share?
Top
Black PepperLemonOlive Blossom
AldehydesMetallic NotesBlack PepperGingerViolet LeafNeroli
Heart
MyrrhVetiverCedarBasil
LavenderBeeswaxCyclamenLeatherLime (linden Blossom)
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIncenseCypress
HoneyOakmossTonka BeanCedarwoodWhite MuskPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Olive Blossom
LavenderCyclamenLime (linden Blossom)
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarCypress
Cedarwood
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Black PepperGinger
Citric Notes
Lemon
Neroli
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Violet Leaf
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Genua and Sartorial work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Genua or Sartorial?
| Genua | Sartorial | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Genua and Sartorial?
That bitter-fresh myrrh running through the whole arc is rare in mainstream perfumery. It's not a safe choice, but it is a memorable one. If the combination appeals, it's worth seeking out.Genua
Sartorial smells like a physical place, not a mood board. This evolution from sharp precision to comforting familiarity is where Sartorial truly shines.Sartorial
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