Fragrance comparison

Carre d'As vs Gentleman N. 16

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carre d'As

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.8234 votes

Rank #38,312 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Gentleman N. 16

Parfums Constantine

4.001 votes

Rank #63,803 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carre d'As takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carre d'As
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy 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.

Carre d'As3/4

Gentleman N. 161/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carre d'AsNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Gentleman N. 16Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%

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

18%Love

59%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 16

SillageCarre d'As

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCarre d'AsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

green80%

herbal70%

citrus60%

lavender50%

amber100%

leather91%

woody83%

animalic74%

fresh65%

fruity56%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLimeMintWatermelonLemon Blossom

Heart

ThymeCarawaySpicesSageTarragon

Base

HayWoodsy NotesTobacco

Top15-30 mins

GingerPassionfruitLimePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

GinSpicesVodkaMint

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberLeatherWoody Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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#38,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#63,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarre d'AsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carre d'As by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a classic aromatic fougere for men that balances sharp green notes with herbal depth. It features a bright opening of mint and lime that settles into a thyme and sage heart, grounded by earthy hay and tobacco. This 1995 release is a crisp, clean choice for warm spring days o…

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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, Carre d'As or Gentleman N. 16?

Carre d'As takes 3 of 4 categories. Carre d'As is rated 3.82/5 from 34 votes; Gentleman N. 16 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Carre d'As for a aromatic and fresh spicy 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, Carre d'As or Gentleman N. 16?

Gentleman N. 16 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 16 100/100, Carre d'As 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carre d'As or Gentleman N. 16?

Carre d'As projects furthest (Carre d'As 58/100, Gentleman N. 16 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carre d'As and Gentleman N. 16 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint and Spices.

Is Carre d'As or Gentleman N. 16 better for summer or winter?

Carre d'As suits daytime wear; Gentleman N. 16 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carre d'As and Gentleman N. 16?

Carre d'As has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Mint and Watermelon, heart notes of Thyme, Caraway, Spices and Sage, a base of Hay, Woodsy Notes and Tobacco. 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.