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Canali Men vs Gatsby 22

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

Updated 518 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gatsby 22 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Canali Men

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Gatsby 22

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Canali Men3/7
Gatsby 224/7
Ratings & consensus
Canali Men
Community sentiment
Canali Men
Longevity
Gatsby 22
Sillage & projection
Gatsby 22
Value for money
Gatsby 22
Versatility
Canali Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gatsby 22

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Canali MenCanali
Gatsby 22Ormonde Jayne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.34/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%
3.96/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
Category winnerCanali MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

366 votes

33%Love
31%Like
24%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerCanali MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityGatsby 22

SillageGatsby 22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value62
Category winnerGatsby 22Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
powdery77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamotOrangeApple
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orange BlossomVioletJasmineLily
Base4 to 6 hours
LeatherVetiverCedarIrisMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top
BergamotLemonPink Pepper
Heart
OsmanthusOrange BlossomViolet
Base
MuskVetiverLeatherTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Violet and Leather. Durations are only published for Canali Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer78
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCanali MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
Men41
Unisex52
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,321

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerGatsby 22Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Canali Men by Canali brings together crisp fruit, bright spices, and a grounded base of woods and leather. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, the composition opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, pineapple, and crisp apple, dusted with nutmeg and cardamom. As the brightness softens, a classic floral…

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Gatsby 22 opens with bright bergamot, lemon and a light snap of pink pepper, then settles into clean orange blossom, osmanthus and violet over musky vetiver. Shoppers often describe it as crisp, sparkling and modern, with a slightly masculine unisex tilt. It is best sampled as a polished citrus floral for spring and e…

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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, Canali Men or Gatsby 22?

Gatsby 22 takes 4 of 7 categories. Canali Men is rated 4.34/5 from 366 votes; Gatsby 22 is rated 3.96/5 from 152 votes. Choose Canali Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gatsby 22 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Canali Men or Gatsby 22?

Gatsby 22 lasts longest (Gatsby 22 74/100, Canali Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canali Men or Gatsby 22?

Gatsby 22 projects furthest (Gatsby 22 63/100, Canali Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Canali Men and Gatsby 22 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Violet and Leather.

Is Canali Men or Gatsby 22 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Canali Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Canali Men is the stronger pick. Canali Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Canali Men and Gatsby 22?

Canali Men has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cedar and Iris. Gatsby 22 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Leather and Tonka Bean.

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