Fragrance comparison

Avant-Garde vs Gentleman N. 11

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Avant-Garde

Autre Parfum

4.002 votes

Rank #58,234 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman N. 11

Parfums Constantine

3.673 votes

Rank #63,884 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avant-Garde takes 2 of 3 categories.

Avant-Garde
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Gentleman N. 11
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Avant-Garde2/3

Gentleman N. 111/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 11
Sillage & projection: Avant-Garde
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Avant-Garde

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Avant-GardeAutre Parfum

Gentleman N. 11Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 11

SillageAvant-Garde

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

earthy83%

amber74%

white floral65%

patchouli56%

amber100%

woody92%

marine84%

animalic77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineBay Leaf

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

Sea waterGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisPatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Bay Leaf. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 29%Party 18%Date 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,234

PerfumerJean-Marc Henriot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAvant-GardeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avant-Garde by Autre Parfum opens with a bright grapefruit and mandarin bite, then turns greener and more aromatic with bay leaf over a jasmine heart. The dry-down brings oakmoss, patchouli and amber, giving the fresh citrus start a mossy, earthy base. It reads as a masculine woody aquatic with more citrus spice than …

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The opening hits with tart grapefruit, zesty mandarin, and a sharp blast of cold sea water. That initial alcohol rush settles down fast. Within five minutes, herbaceous bay leaf and light jasmine soften the ocean spray. It feels brisk and modern. As the hours tick by, a mineral ambergris accord anchors the base alongs…

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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, Avant-Garde or Gentleman N. 11?

Avant-Garde takes 2 of 3 categories. Avant-Garde is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Gentleman N. 11 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Avant-Garde for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Gentleman N. 11 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avant-Garde or Gentleman N. 11?

Gentleman N. 11 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 11 80/100, Avant-Garde 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avant-Garde or Gentleman N. 11?

Avant-Garde projects furthest (Avant-Garde 63/100, Gentleman N. 11 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avant-Garde and Gentleman N. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and patchouli accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Bay Leaf.

Is Avant-Garde or Gentleman N. 11 better for summer or winter?

Avant-Garde suits day or night wear; Gentleman N. 11 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avant-Garde and Gentleman N. 11?

Avant-Garde has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber. Gentleman N. 11 has top notes of Sea water, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.