Fragrance comparison

Cardin vs Gentleman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 331 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.35252 votes

Rank #23,821 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman

Marbert

4.1179 votes

Rank #8,881 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardin takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cardin
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Gentleman
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cardin4/7

Gentleman3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CardinPierre Cardin

GentlemanMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 38%

Category winnerCardinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

252 votes

47%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerCardinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCardin

SillageCardin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value78

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

aldehydic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

musky100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCloveCarawayBergamotCitruses

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineOakVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberCivettaoak mossFrench labdanumSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumTarragonArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliVetiverRoseGeraniumJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaFrench labdanumOlibanumMuskoak mossLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerGentlemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Date 30%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerGentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre Cardin's 1976 debut scent Cardin is a dry, mossy chypre that bypasses modern sugary trends. It pairs fizzy aldehydes with warm clove and a base of earthy oak moss. This fragrance is designed for individuals who appreciate retro structure, dry woods, and low-key animalic warmth during crisp autumn days.

Reviews →

Gentleman by Marbert does not apologize for its presence. The opening hits with a sharp, green burst of bitter galbanum, lemon zest, and pungent artemisia. You smell the alcohol lift for three minutes. Then the blend darkens. Earthy patchouli and dry cedar anchor the heart, creating a classic barbershop backbone with …

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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, Cardin or Gentleman?

Cardin takes 4 of 7 categories. Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Gentleman for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cardin or Gentleman?

Cardin lasts longest (Cardin 76/100, Gentleman 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cardin or Gentleman?

Cardin projects furthest (Cardin 70/100, Gentleman 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cardin and Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Cardin or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cardin is the stronger pick. For winter, Cardin is the stronger pick. Gentleman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cardin and Gentleman?

Cardin has top notes of Aldehydes, Clove, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Oak, a base of Amber, Civetta, oak moss and French labdanum. Gentleman has top notes of Galbanum, Tarragon, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Geranium, a base of Civetta, French labdanum, Olibanum and Musk.