Genes
meets Castile.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Bergamot · Rose · Musk
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Acqua di Genova GenesConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Penhaligon's CastileConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | United Kingdom |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 1853 | 1998 |
| Leading accords | citrus · aromatic · fresh spicy | citrus · white floral · musky |
| Notes unique to this record | Amalfi Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Rosemary, Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber | Orange Blossom, Petitgrain, Orange Blossom, Woodsy Notes |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.22 · 18 votes | 3.12 · 260 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.00 · 20 votes | 2.36 · 315 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Genes
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Castile
Eau de toilette · UK listing · 100 mL bottle
Alcohol denat., Aqua (water), Parfum (fragrance), Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Coumarin, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Citral, Isoeugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol.
Source: Penhaligon’s official UK product ingredient dialog · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and white floral direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.