Perfume Genius
Perfume Genius lives in the middle ground — 20 moderate songs that balance intensity with control.
Across the 20 Perfume Genius songs we've measured, intensity averages 52/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Dark Parts (the calmest here, 42) to Sides (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2014–2020.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Hood.
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Perfume Genius
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Perfume Genius song?
Of the 20 Perfume Genius songs we've measured, “Sides” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Perfume Genius song?
“Dark Parts” measures gentlest at 42/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 42–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Perfume Genius overall?
Perfume Genius averages 52/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Perfume Genius?
The Perfume Genius songs we've measured average about 116 BPM — upbeat.
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