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Blaze vs Gentleman N. 11

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

Updated 5 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blaze takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Blaze

    Choose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Gentleman N. 11

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blaze2/4
Gentleman N. 111/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Gentleman N. 11
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Blaze
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Blaze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BlazeMykonos
Gentleman N. 11Parfums Constantine
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
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
50%Love
50%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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 11

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value75
Category winnerBlazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
marine92%
mossy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
woody92%
marine84%
animalic77%
patchouli69%
balsamic61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, marine and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Marine notesGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Bay LeafJasmine
Base
Gaiac WoodAmbergrisOakmossPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
Sea waterGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineBay Leaf
Base6-8 hrs
AmbergrisPatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bay Leaf and Jasmine. 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
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night41
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
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#42,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#63,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blaze by Mykonos opens with a bright hit of grapefruit, mandarin and salty marine notes, then settles into bay leaf, soft jasmine and a woody mossy base. It reads as a fresh aquatic with a darker, earthier finish than many easygoing blue scents, so it may suit someone who wants clean summer freshness with a little mor…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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, Blaze or Gentleman N. 11?

Blaze takes 2 of 4 categories. Blaze is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Gentleman N. 11 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Blaze for a woody and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman N. 11 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blaze or Gentleman N. 11?

Gentleman N. 11 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 11 80/100, Blaze 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blaze or Gentleman N. 11?

Projection is very close: Blaze 50/100, Gentleman N. 11 50/100 for sillage.

Do Blaze and Gentleman N. 11 smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, marine and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bay Leaf and Jasmine.

Is Blaze or Gentleman N. 11 better for summer or winter?

Blaze suits daytime wear; Gentleman N. 11 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blaze and Gentleman N. 11?

Blaze has top notes of Marine notes, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Gaiac Wood, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Patchouli. 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.

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