Fragrance comparison

Blue Seduction vs Gentleman N. 13

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,241 ratings analysed

Blue Seduction

Antonio Banderas · 2007

3.915,237 votes

Rank #1,547 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gentleman N. 13

Parfums Constantine

4.004 votes

Rank #59,958 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman N. 13 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blue Seduction
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gentleman N. 13
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Seduction1/4

Gentleman N. 133/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 13
Sillage & projection: Gentleman N. 13
Value for money: Gentleman N. 13
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Seduction

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue SeductionAntonio Banderas

Gentleman N. 13Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 5,237 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

2,202 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 13

SillageGentleman N. 13

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value85

Category winnerGentleman N. 13Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity92%

aquatic77%

ozonic53%

fresh46%

citrus38%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

green77%

woody69%

coffee61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonBergamotMintBlack Currant

Heart

Sea waterGreen AppleCappuccinoCardamomNutmeg

Base

RaspberryPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

MelonBergamotMintBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea waterGreen AppleCappuccinoNutmegCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

AmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMelon, Bergamot, Mint and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 13, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex21

Women77

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 14%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,547

PerfumerElisabeth Vidal, Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2007

Reviews210

Overall rank#59,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue SeductionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Seduction is a light, fruity aquatic with melon, pear, violet leaf, and a soft bouquet of white florals. On skin it usually comes across clean, breezy, and slightly sweet, with musk and raspberry smoothing the dry-down. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and casual settings best. The main trade-off is performa…

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Gentleman N. 13 by Parfums Constantine delivers an invigorating splash of sweet melon, tart bergamot, and chilled garden mint right out of the nozzle. The initial spray is crisp. Within minutes, a distinct marine breeze rolls in, pairing salty sea water with crunchy green apple and a curious dash of roasted cappuccino…

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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, Blue Seduction or Gentleman N. 13?

Gentleman N. 13 takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue Seduction is rated 3.91/5 from 5,237 votes; Gentleman N. 13 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Blue Seduction for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gentleman N. 13 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Seduction or Gentleman N. 13?

Gentleman N. 13 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 13 64/100, Blue Seduction 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Seduction or Gentleman N. 13?

Gentleman N. 13 projects furthest (Gentleman N. 13 50/100, Blue Seduction 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Seduction and Gentleman N. 13 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Bergamot, Mint and Black Currant.

Is Blue Seduction or Gentleman N. 13 better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 13 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Seduction and Gentleman N. 13?

Blue Seduction has top notes of Melon, Bergamot, Mint and Black Currant, heart notes of Sea water, Green Apple, Cappuccino and Cardamom, a base of Raspberry, Patchouli, Musk and Benzoin. Gentleman N. 13 has top notes of Melon, Bergamot, Mint and Black Currant, heart notes of Sea water, Green Apple, Cappuccino and Nutmeg, a base of Amber and Woody Notes.