Paco Rabanne Genius Me
RabanneEau de Toilette2019
Side by side
Paco Rabanne Genius Me vs. Afternoon Swim
Is Paco Rabanne Genius Me better than Afternoon Swim?
Afternoon Swim rates higher with the community, while Paco Rabanne Genius Me wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
citrusfresh spicyaromaticsweet
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 Paco Rabanne Genius Me and Afternoon Swim?
| Paco Rabanne Genius Me | Afternoon Swim | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Paco Rabanne Genius Me and Afternoon Swim smell?
Paco Rabanne Genius Me
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Metallic
Woody
Mossy
Sweet
Earthy
Afternoon Swim
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Sweet
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fruity
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Paco Rabanne Genius Me and Afternoon Swim share?
Top
Orange Peel
Mandarin OrangeSicilian OrangeBergamot
Heart
Rosemary
Ginger
Base
Metallic NotesTree Moss
Ambergris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Orange Peel
Mandarin OrangeSicilian OrangeBergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Paco Rabanne Genius Me and Afternoon Swim work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Paco Rabanne Genius Me or Afternoon Swim?
| Paco Rabanne Genius Me | Afternoon Swim | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Paco Rabanne Genius Me and Afternoon Swim?
This is the fragrance for someone who's tired of being told 'fresh' means 'boring.' The metallic note isn't a gimmick, it's the architectural bones showing through.Paco Rabanne Genius Me
Afternoon Swim leans heavily into citrus without any hiding. It is sunny, direct, and smells like peeled oranges on a warm afternoon. The Ambergris and Ginger add depth, but this is fundamentally.Afternoon Swim
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