Fragrance comparison

Carbon vs Gentleman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Carbon

Intelligent

5.002 votes

Rank #42,365 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

Gentleman

KÉNAZ Perfumes

1.001 votes

Rank #82,116 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carbon takes 1 of 1 categories.

Carbon
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Carbon1/1

Gentleman0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarbonIntelligent

GentlemanKÉNAZ Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

leather84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match80%Very similar · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGrass

Heart

Woody NotesSaffronNutmegVioletJasmine

Base

LeatherAmberSugarCashmeranSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGrass

Heart

Woody NotesSaffronJasmineVioletNutmeg

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodVanillaOakmossLeatherVetiverAmberSuede

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Grass and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#82,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carbon by Intelligent is a masculine scent that opens with a brisk hit of grapefruit and bergamot. It settles into a woody profile where nutmeg and saffron provide a clean, spiced warmth. Perfect for office settings or evening drinks, this fragrance offers a subtle, sophisticated presence that favors close-quarter int…

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Gentleman by KÉNAZ Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, crushed green grass, and bitter bergamot. The citrus quickly clears to reveal a dry, powdery heart where violet leaf and saffron meet nutmeg and soft jasmine. As the fragrance settles, cashmere wood, suede, and dark leather form a solid backbone backe…

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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, Carbon or Gentleman?

Carbon takes 1 of 1 categories. Carbon is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Gentleman is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Carbon for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Gentleman for a woody and powdery character.

Do Carbon and Gentleman smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Grass and Woody Notes.

What are the notes in Carbon and Gentleman?

Carbon has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Grass, heart notes of Woody Notes, Saffron, Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Leather, Amber, Sugar and Cashmeran. Gentleman has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Grass, heart notes of Woody Notes, Saffron, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Oakmoss.