Fragrance comparison

Chateau de la Mer vs Gentleman N. 13

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Chateau de la Mer

Vinci

—0 votes

Rank #68,563 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman N. 13

Parfums Constantine

4.004 votes

Rank #59,958 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chateau de la Mer takes 2 of 3 categories.

Chateau de la Mer
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Gentleman N. 13
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chateau de la Mer2/3

Gentleman N. 131/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chateau de la Mer
Sillage & projection: Chateau de la Mer
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gentleman N. 13

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chateau de la MerVinci

Gentleman N. 13Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChateau de la Mer

SillageChateau de la Mer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value85

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

fruity72%

soft spicy58%

animalic44%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

green77%

woody69%

coffee61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantMelonMint

Heart

Marine notesAppleCappuccino

Base

AmberWoody NotesNutmeg

Top15-30 mins

MelonBergamotMintBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea waterGreen AppleCappuccinoNutmegCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

AmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Melon, Mint and Cappuccino. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 13, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 14%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGentleman N. 13Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chateau de la Mer by Vinci is an aromatic aquatic cologne designed for men. It opens with an intriguing blend of sweet melon, tart black currant, and crisp mint, before settling into a salty marine heart. Warm amber and nutmeg anchor the base, making it ideal for casual warm weather wear.

Reviews →

Gentleman N. 13 by Parfums Constantine delivers an invigorating splash of sweet melon, tart bergamot, and chilled garden mint right out of the nozzle. The initial spray is crisp. Within minutes, a distinct marine breeze rolls in, pairing salty sea water with crunchy green apple and a curious dash of roasted cappuccino…

Reviews →

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 lasts longer, Chateau de la Mer or Gentleman N. 13?

Chateau de la Mer lasts longest (Chateau de la Mer 80/100, Gentleman N. 13 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chateau de la Mer or Gentleman N. 13?

Chateau de la Mer projects furthest (Chateau de la Mer 75/100, Gentleman N. 13 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chateau de la Mer and Gentleman N. 13 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Melon, Mint and Cappuccino.

Is Chateau de la Mer or Gentleman N. 13 better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 13 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chateau de la Mer and Gentleman N. 13?

Chateau de la Mer has top notes of Black Currant, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Marine notes, Apple and Cappuccino, a base of Amber, Woody Notes and Nutmeg. Gentleman N. 13 has top notes of Melon, Bergamot, Mint and Black Currant, heart notes of Sea water, Green Apple, Cappuccino and Nutmeg, a base of Amber and Woody Notes.