The Genuine
The Genuine by Floid opens with cardamom and orange, moving into a heart of lavender, cedar and patchouli, joined by mint and spices. The base settles on musk, sandalwood and vanilla. Part of the Musky / Animalic family, it comes as an aftershave balm, an aftershave splash and a shaving gel.
Scent profile
Further notes
Fragrance notes describe scent impressions and are not an ingredient list. Missing information does not confirm that an ingredient is absent.
Products with this scent
Sizes of a product count once| Product | Sizes | Base |
|---|---|---|
 Aftershave splash |
Alcohol Aftershave Splash | |
 Aftershave balm |
Not documented | |
 Shaving gel |
Not documented |
Similar scents
Compared by the notes the makers list – distinctive notes count more than subtle ones, rare notes more than common ones. A pointer, not a promise that they smell alike.
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Mondial 1908
CitrusSimilarity: similarShared: thyme, lavender and rosemary · plus vetiver and geranium
shaving soap · aftershave splash · aftershave gel · eau de toilette · shaving cream · pre-shave · shaving oil
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Extro Cosmesi
Musky / AnimalicSimilarity: similarShared: lily of the valley, patchouli and sage · more floral: rose and jasmine
shaving soap
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Le Père Lucien
Aromatic / HerbalSimilarity: similarShared: thyme, sage and lavender · fresher overall
eau de cologne
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Grooming Dept
FloralSimilarity: similarShared: lily of the valley, mint and lavender
shaving soap · aftershave splash · pre-shave
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Extro Cosmesi
Amber / ResinousSimilarity: similarShared: lily of the valley, mint and thyme · warmer: almond and tonka bean
shaving soap · aftershave splash
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Acqua di ParmaCitrusSimilarity: related
Shared: lily of the valley, sage and rosemary · fresher: neroli and grapefruit
eau de cologne
Questions about The Genuine
- Who makes The Genuine?
- The Genuine is a scent by Floid, a maker from Italy.
- What does The Genuine by Floid smell like?
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According to the maker’s descriptions in ShaveIndex:
- Scent family: Musky / Animalic
- Top: Cardamom, Orange
- Heart: Cedar, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
- Base: Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Woods (unspecified)
- Further notes: Mint, Spices (unspecified)
- Which products are available in the scent The Genuine?
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ShaveIndex lists 3 products in this scent:
- The Genuine Aftershave Splash
- The Genuine Aftershave Balm
- The Genuine Shaving Gel
- What are the The Genuine products made of?
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According to the ingredient lists in ShaveIndex:
- Alcohol Aftershave Splash – Liquid; Alcohol listed; No animal ingredient listed
- Do the The Genuine products have a cooling effect?
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Cooling as recorded in ShaveIndex (products without a value are not listed):
- The Genuine Aftershave Splash: Noticeable (level 3 of 5)
- The Genuine Shaving Gel: No cooling
- Which scents are similar to The Genuine?
- Close in scent according to the ShaveIndex scent analysis: Original Citrus (Mondial 1908), Cashmere (Extro Cosmesi) and Elegance 1911 (Le Père Lucien). This is a comparison of the recorded notes, not a promise.
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