Fragrance comparison

Amber Elite vs Gentleman N. 17

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber Elite

LANSY

5.001 votes

Rank #48,585 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman N. 17

Parfums Constantine

3.836 votes

Rank #60,658 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Elite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber Elite
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Gentleman N. 17
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amber Elite3/4

Gentleman N. 171/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Elite
Sillage & projection: Amber Elite
Value for money: Gentleman N. 17
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Elite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber EliteLANSY

Gentleman N. 17Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAmber Elite

SillageAmber Elite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerGentleman N. 17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

lavender42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangePink PepperGrapefruitBergamotCardamomOlibanumGinger

Heart

Ylang-YlangOsmanthusTuberoseSaffronJasmineDavanaOrris

Base

Tonka BeanLabdanumVanillaVetiverMyrrh

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperLavenderDavanaCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

CedarVetiverOlibanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 17, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber EliteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Elite opens with a bright mix of bitter orange, grapefruit, bergamot, ginger, and cardamom, then settles into creamy white florals over a warm amber, vanilla, tonka, and resin base. It reads rich but lively, with a spicy citrus lift that keeps the sweeter base from feeling heavy. This is likely to suit someone w…

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Parfums Constantine Gentleman N. 17 opens with an immediate snap of sharp grapefruit and bright bergamot. That initial citrus sparkle quickly meets a brisk wave of black pepper and clean lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, herbal davana adds a subtle, tea-like sweetness while crushed cardamom introduces dry warm…

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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, Amber Elite or Gentleman N. 17?

Amber Elite takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Elite is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Gentleman N. 17 is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Amber Elite for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Gentleman N. 17 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Elite or Gentleman N. 17?

Amber Elite lasts longest (Amber Elite 60/100, Gentleman N. 17 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Elite or Gentleman N. 17?

Amber Elite projects furthest (Amber Elite 50/100, Gentleman N. 17 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Elite and Gentleman N. 17 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Olibanum.

Is Amber Elite or Gentleman N. 17 better for summer or winter?

Amber Elite suits day or night wear; Gentleman N. 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Elite and Gentleman N. 17?

Amber Elite has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus, Tuberose and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Vanilla and Vetiver. Gentleman N. 17 has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Davana and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Olibanum.