Fragrance comparison

1 THE REFORMER vs GENTLE MANN

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 THE REFORMER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.002 votes

Rank #61,200 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

GENTLE MANN

TARS

4.001 votes

Rank #59,124 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

GENTLE MANN takes 1 of 1 categories.

1 THE REFORMER
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GENTLE MANN
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

1 THE REFORMER0/1

GENTLE MANN1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: GENTLE MANN

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1 THE REFORMERhOUSE OF hELIOS

GENTLE MANNTARS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

salty61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Sea SaltMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomGingerJasmineNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood

Top

Pink PepperCardamomPepperGinger

Heart

GrapefruitNeroliDavana

Base

FrankincenseSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Ginger, Neroli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 1 THE REFORMER, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,200

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,124

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGENTLE MANNHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1 The Reformer by House of Helios is a crisp, mineral-forward woody aromatic fragrance anchored by sea salt and sunlit citrus. The initial spray hits you with a sharp blast of mandarin peel and briny ocean air. That sharpness softens quickly. Within ten minutes, warm cardamom and zesty ginger enter the mix, accompanie…

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GENTLE MANN by TARS leads with a sharp punch of pink pepper, cracked black pepper, fresh ginger, and green cardamom. The opening feels fiery and clean, cutting quickly through cold air. As the initial heat calms down, a quiet layer of bitter grapefruit and neroli merges with herbal davana to add subtle fruitiness. The…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1 THE REFORMER or GENTLE MANN?

GENTLE MANN takes 1 of 1 categories. 1 THE REFORMER is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; GENTLE MANN is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1 THE REFORMER for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose GENTLE MANN for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do 1 THE REFORMER and GENTLE MANN smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Ginger, Neroli and Sandalwood.

Is 1 THE REFORMER or GENTLE MANN better for summer or winter?

1 THE REFORMER suits daytime wear; GENTLE MANN suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1 THE REFORMER and GENTLE MANN?

1 THE REFORMER has top notes of Sea Salt and Mandarin, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedarwood. GENTLE MANN has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Grapefruit, Neroli and Davana, a base of Frankincense, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.