Fragrance comparison

Below Zero vs Perfect Gentleman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

2 wins

Below Zero

AXE

2.628 votes

Rank #72,745 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Perfect Gentleman

Pino Silvestre

3.7621 votes

Rank #41,633 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Below Zero takes 2 of 3 categories.

Below Zero
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Perfect Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Below Zero2/3

Perfect Gentleman1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Below ZeroAXE

Perfect GentlemanPino Silvestre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

75%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

19%Love

48%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate41

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBelow Zero

SillageBelow Zero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky86%

citrus72%

sweet58%

animalic44%

soapy30%

woody100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNutmegSageLavender

Heart

Orange BlossomCedar

Base

MuskPatchouli

Top

LemonMandarin OrangePepperBay LeafNutmeg

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderOrange BlossomPatchouliGuaiac WoodIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Lavender and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring90

Summer50

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,633

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPerfect GentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Below Zero by AXE is an aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2013. It centers on a crisp blend of mandarin orange, nutmeg, sage, and lavender over a foundation of cedar and musk. It functions as an everyday body spray, suitable for casual wear during warmer days when a clean, refreshing profile is preferred by the …

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Perfect Gentleman by Pino Silvestre shifts the brand away from its classic pine-heavy heritage. This fragrance offers a modern mix of bright citrus, dry spices, and warm woods. Ideal for crisp autumn mornings, it wraps the wearer in a powdery, vanilla-tinged aura that feels classic yet updated.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Below Zero or Perfect Gentleman?

Below Zero takes 2 of 3 categories. Below Zero is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes; Perfect Gentleman is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes. Choose Below Zero for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Perfect Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Below Zero or Perfect Gentleman?

Below Zero lasts longest (Below Zero 60/100, Perfect Gentleman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Below Zero or Perfect Gentleman?

Below Zero projects furthest (Below Zero 63/100, Perfect Gentleman 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Below Zero and Perfect Gentleman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Lavender and Orange Blossom.

Is Below Zero or Perfect Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Below Zero suits day or night wear; Perfect Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Below Zero and Perfect Gentleman?

Below Zero has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Cedar, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Perfect Gentleman has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cedar.