Fragrance comparison

Bucephalus XII vs Gentleman N. 16

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bucephalus XII

Armaf

3.8938 votes

Rank #15,658 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman N. 16

Parfums Constantine

4.001 votes

Rank #63,877 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bucephalus XII takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bucephalus XII
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gentleman N. 16
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bucephalus XII3/4

Gentleman N. 161/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bucephalus XIIArmaf

Gentleman N. 16Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 57%

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

42%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

38 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 16

SillageBucephalus XII

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBucephalus XIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody91%

powdery83%

amber74%

citrus65%

earthy56%

amber100%

leather91%

woody83%

animalic74%

fresh65%

fruity56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrange BlossomMint

Heart

SpicesPepperGingerNutmeg

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top15-30 mins

GingerPassionfruitLimePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

GinSpicesVodkaMint

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberLeatherWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMint, Spices, Pepper and Ginger. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 16, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer63

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women3

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#15,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#63,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBucephalus XIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Bucephalus XII opens with a bright burst of mint and lemon, backed by sweet orange blossom. As the initial freshness subsides, ginger and black pepper take over, creating a spicy warmth on the skin. The final phase settles into a dense, sweet base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood that projects an aroma remini…

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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, Bucephalus XII or Gentleman N. 16?

Bucephalus XII takes 3 of 4 categories. Bucephalus XII is rated 3.89/5 from 38 votes; Gentleman N. 16 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bucephalus XII for a musky and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman N. 16 for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XII or Gentleman N. 16?

Gentleman N. 16 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 16 100/100, Bucephalus XII 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bucephalus XII or Gentleman N. 16?

Bucephalus XII projects furthest (Bucephalus XII 64/100, Gentleman N. 16 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bucephalus XII and Gentleman N. 16 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Spices, Pepper and Ginger.

Is Bucephalus XII or Gentleman N. 16 better for summer or winter?

Bucephalus XII suits daytime wear; Gentleman N. 16 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bucephalus XII and Gentleman N. 16?

Bucephalus XII has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom and Mint, heart notes of Spices, Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood 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.