Fragrance comparison

Bon Viveur vs Gentleman N. 16

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bon Viveur

Naughton & Wilson

3.90173 votes

Rank #5,949 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Gentleman N. 16

Parfums Constantine

4.001 votes

Rank #63,877 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bon Viveur takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bon Viveur
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gentleman N. 16
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bon Viveur3/4

Gentleman N. 161/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 16
Sillage & projection: Bon Viveur
Value for money: Bon Viveur
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bon Viveur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bon ViveurNaughton & Wilson

Gentleman N. 16Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

152 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 16

SillageBon Viveur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBon ViveurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

amber100%

leather91%

woody83%

animalic74%

fresh65%

fruity56%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLemongrassLimeBay LeafBasilMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

ClovePepperGinWatermelon

Base

OakmossHaitian VetiverCedarPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

GingerPassionfruitLimePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

GinSpicesVodkaMint

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberLeatherWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesLime, Pepper and Gin. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 16, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 38%Date 29%Casual 20%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,949

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#63,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBon ViveurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bon Viveur by Naughton and Wilson is a crisp citrus fougere that balances sharp lime and mandarin with gin and a clove heart. It avoids the heavy sweetness found in modern designer releases, offering a clean, sophisticated profile. Ideal for the office or daytime spring outings, this 2021 launch leans into a classic, …

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Gentleman N. 16 by Parfums Constantine kicks off with an energetic burst of tart passionfruit, crushed ginger, and zesty lime. A sharp grind of black pepper immediately cuts through the fruitiness. The heart shifts fast into a chilled cocktail lounge vibe. Crisp gin and smooth vodka blend with cool mint leaves and kit…

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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, Bon Viveur or Gentleman N. 16?

Bon Viveur takes 3 of 4 categories. Bon Viveur is rated 3.90/5 from 173 votes; Gentleman N. 16 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bon Viveur for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman N. 16 for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bon Viveur or Gentleman N. 16?

Gentleman N. 16 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 16 100/100, Bon Viveur 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bon Viveur or Gentleman N. 16?

Bon Viveur projects furthest (Bon Viveur 57/100, Gentleman N. 16 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bon Viveur and Gentleman N. 16 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Pepper and Gin.

Is Bon Viveur or Gentleman N. 16 better for summer or winter?

Bon Viveur suits daytime wear; Gentleman N. 16 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bon Viveur and Gentleman N. 16?

Bon Viveur has top notes of Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Clove, Pepper, Gin and Watermelon, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. Gentleman N. 16 has top notes of Ginger, Passionfruit, Lime and Pepper, heart notes of Gin, Spices, Vodka and Mint, a base of Amber, Leather and Woody Notes.