Fragrance comparison

Atlas vs Upscale Gentleman

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

5 wins

Atlas

TUMI

4.09223 votes

Rank #4,409 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Upscale Gentleman

Mary Kay

3.9122 votes

Rank #39,432 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Atlas takes 5 of 6 categories.

Atlas
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscale Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Atlas5/6

Upscale Gentleman1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AtlasTUMI

Upscale GentlemanMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 65%Had 26%Want 9%

Category winnerAtlasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAtlas

SillageAtlas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value71

Category winnerUpscale GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotFlorida GrapefruitCardamomAmberwood

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerGeraniumLabdanum

Base6-8 hrs

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilSandalwoodMoss

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotAppleLavenderSicilian MandarinCloveCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Guaiac WoodGeraniumSageCypress

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAustralian SandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Category winnerAtlasLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring67

Summer20

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

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#4,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#39,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAtlasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TUMI Atlas opens with an energetic kick of Florida grapefruit, Sicilian bergamot, and cracked cardamom. It is a crisp, modern woody fragrance built for daily movement. The initial citrus burst quickly settles as spicy ginger and geranium bring an aromatic, clean barbershop freshness. Within an hour, Haitian vetiver, e…

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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, Atlas or Upscale Gentleman?

Atlas takes 5 of 6 categories. Atlas is rated 4.09/5 from 223 votes; Upscale Gentleman is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Atlas for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscale Gentleman for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Atlas or Upscale Gentleman?

Atlas lasts longest (Atlas 66/100, Upscale Gentleman 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atlas or Upscale Gentleman?

Atlas projects furthest (Atlas 53/100, Upscale Gentleman 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atlas and Upscale Gentleman smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Cardamom, Geranium and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Atlas or Upscale Gentleman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Atlas and Upscale Gentleman?

Atlas has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Florida Grapefruit, Cardamom and Amberwood, heart notes of Ginger, Geranium and Labdanum, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil, Sandalwood and Moss. 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.