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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Genius
meets Notorious XO.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Amber · Tonka Bean · Musk

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with amber; Concentration not recorded leads with warm spicy. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Renier Perfumes Genius bottle
Renier Perfumes

Genius

Concentration not recorded

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M. Micallef Notorious XO bottle
M. Micallef

Notorious XO

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20212025
Leading accordsamber · vanilla · sweetwarm spicy · woody · sweet
Notes unique to this recordGinger, Ceylon Cinnamon, Bergamot, Neroli, Tobacco, Siam Benzoin, Ylang-Ylang, Coriander, Iris, Madagascar Vanilla, Labdanum, PatchouliCognac, Pepper, Watery Notes, Cinnamon, Leather, Cardamom, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Praline, Sandalwood
Longevity / 54.11 · 27 votes3.70 · 70 votes
Projection / 42.93 · 27 votes2.47 · 72 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.

Compare the labels

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.

Genius

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Notorious XO

Eau de parfum · France listing · 100 mL bottle

Alcohol denat., Parfum, Aqua, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexamethylindanopyran, Pogostemon cablin oil, Vanillin, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil/extract, Pinene, Cedrus atlantica oil/extract, Santalol, Benzyl benzoate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Beta-caryophyllene, Eugenol, Anethole, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Geranyl acetate, Cinnamal, Rose ketones, Farnesol, Terpineol, Terpinolene, Alpha-terpinene, Eugenia caryophyllus oil, Carvone

Manufacturer declaration for the specified edition and bottle size. Other editions are separate; check the packaging supplied.

Source: M. Micallef official French product ingredient declaration · 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 verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed amber and vanilla direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed warm spicy and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.