Fragrance comparison

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir vs Gentleman N. 12

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,467 ratings analysed

4 wins

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir

Armaf

4.143,462 votes

Rank #42 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,800 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Gentleman N. 12
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir4/4

Gentleman N. 120/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Club De Nuit Urban Elixir
Sillage & projection: Club De Nuit Urban Elixir
Value for money: Club De Nuit Urban Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Club De Nuit Urban Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Club De Nuit Urban ElixirArmaf

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 3,462 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

3,094 votes

0%Love

80%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityClub De Nuit Urban Elixir

SillageClub De Nuit Urban Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value80

Category winnerClub De Nuit Urban ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both amber, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink PepperOrange BlossomJasmine

Heart

LavenderelemiGeraniumVetiverSaffronMarigold

Base

AmbroxanAmberCedarPatchouliLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderelemiSichuan PepperVetiverPink PepperPatchouliGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Lavender and elemi. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 12, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Work 35%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews320

Overall rank#61,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClub De Nuit Urban ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir by Armaf opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and pink pepper, instantly signaling a clean, metallic freshness. Within minutes, the scent transitions into a green, herbal heart dominated by lavender and elemi resin. The base rests heavily on a massive dose of ambroxan, supported by cedar and …

Reviews →

Gentleman N. 12 by Parfums Constantine is a crisp aromatic fougere engineered for reliable daily wear. The fragrance opens with a brisk, zesty snap of Calabrian bergamot paired with crushed black pepper. This sharp citrus burst quickly softens as an herbal core of fresh French lavender, rosy geranium, and pink pepper …

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 is better, Club De Nuit Urban Elixir or Gentleman N. 12?

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Club De Nuit Urban Elixir is rated 4.14/5 from 3,462 votes; Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Club De Nuit Urban Elixir for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Gentleman N. 12 for a aromatic and amber character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Club De Nuit Urban Elixir or Gentleman N. 12?

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir lasts longest (Club De Nuit Urban Elixir 79/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Club De Nuit Urban Elixir or Gentleman N. 12?

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir projects furthest (Club De Nuit Urban Elixir 70/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Club De Nuit Urban Elixir and Gentleman N. 12 smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Lavender and elemi.

Is Club De Nuit Urban Elixir or Gentleman N. 12 better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Club De Nuit Urban Elixir and Gentleman N. 12?

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, heart notes of Lavender, elemi, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli. Gentleman N. 12 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, elemi, Sichuan Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar.