Fragrance comparison

Citron For Men vs Gentleman

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Citron For Men

Bath & Body Works

4.1249 votes

Rank #43,437 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #36,717 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 4 of 4 categories.

Citron For Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Citron For Men0/4

Gentleman4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron For MenBath & Body Works

GentlemanGuepard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

59%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitAmalfi LemonBergamotSage

Heart

Water LilyLavenderJasmineCoriander

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesMuskTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRosemaryAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

SageJuniperOrange BlossomCoriander

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Sage and Coriander. Durations are only published for Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall29

Winter12

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron For Men is a sharp, energetic citrus aromatic created for the active man. It relies on a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, tempered by herbaceous sage. The heart introduces water lily and lavender for a clean feel, while the base relies on sandalwood and oud to ground the composition. It is a reliable dai…

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Gentleman Guepard by Guepard delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic profile built on bright citrus, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens immediately with sharp Amalfi lemon, tart bergamot, and fresh rosemary, creating an invigorating rush reminiscent of classic barbershop splashes. As the opening settles, th…

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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, Citron For Men or Gentleman?

Gentleman takes 4 of 4 categories. Citron For Men is rated 4.12/5 from 49 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Citron For Men for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron For Men or Gentleman?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 78/100, Citron For Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron For Men or Gentleman?

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 64/100, Citron For Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron For Men and Gentleman smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Sage and Coriander.

Is Citron For Men or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Citron For Men suits daytime wear; Gentleman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron For Men and Gentleman?

Citron For Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Water Lily, Lavender, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Tonka Bean. Gentleman has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Juniper, Orange Blossom and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.