Fragrance comparison

Anuar vs Upscale Gentleman

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Anuar

Diadema Exclusif

4.205 votes

Rank #50,092 CitrusWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

Upscale Gentleman

Mary Kay

3.9122 votes

Rank #39,432 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anuar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Anuar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscale Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Anuar4/5

Upscale Gentleman1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnuarDiadema Exclusif

Upscale GentlemanMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 65%Had 26%Want 9%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

14%Love

64%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAnuar

SillageAnuar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerAnuarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

violet56%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sicilian LemonCalabrian bergamotBitter OrangeMadagascar ClovesCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverItalian VioletIndonesian Patchouli LeafGuaiac WoodItalian Iris

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAustralian SandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotAppleLavenderSicilian MandarinCloveCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Guaiac WoodGeraniumSageCypress

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAustralian SandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Category winnerAnuarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer20

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 11%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,092

PerfumerPier Luigi Salvi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUpscale GentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anuar by Diadema Exclusif cuts through the air with a brisk burst of Sicilian lemon, bitter orange, and freshly cracked cardamom. It wakes up your senses immediately. Within ten minutes, that initial bright citrus splash recedes into a grounded heart of dry cedar, Haitian vetiver, and powdery Italian violet. The textu…

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Mary Kay Upscale Gentleman is a crisp woody aromatic blend built for easy daily wear. It kicks off with a sharp splash of Sicilian bergamot and crisp apple, backed by a fast punch of spicy cardamom. You immediately notice the balance. A clean French lavender and green cypress heart quickly tempers the initial sweetnes…

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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, Anuar or Upscale Gentleman?

Anuar takes 4 of 5 categories. Anuar is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Upscale Gentleman is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Anuar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscale Gentleman for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anuar or Upscale Gentleman?

Anuar lasts longest (Anuar 73/100, Upscale Gentleman 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anuar or Upscale Gentleman?

Anuar projects furthest (Anuar 68/100, Upscale Gentleman 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anuar and Upscale Gentleman smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Cardamom, Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Anuar or Upscale Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Anuar suits daytime wear; Upscale Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anuar and Upscale Gentleman?

Anuar has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Bitter Orange and Madagascar Cloves, heart notes of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Italian Violet and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of White Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. Upscale Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Geranium, Sage and Cypress, a base of Musk, Australian Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.