Fragrance comparison

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin vs FR/18

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 290 ratings analysed

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin

Pinaud Clubman

4.1234 votes

Rank #32,846 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

FR/18

A. N. Other

3.98256 votes

Rank #3,349 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

FR/18 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
FR/18
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin2/7

FR/184/7

Ratings & consensus: FR/18
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: FR/18
Sillage & projection: FR/18
Value for money: Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin
Versatility: Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: FR/18

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clubman Reserve Gent's GinPinaud Clubman

FR/18A. N. Other

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 61%Had 18%Want 21%

3.98/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerFR/18Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

48%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFR/18

SillageFR/18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value65

Category winnerClubman Reserve Gent's GinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

metallic69%

fresh61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GinRed CedarJuniperLime

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Frosted MelonTonic WaterGrapefruitGin

Heart

GingerJuniperLavender

Base

Metallic notesMuskAmberwood

InformationalShared notesGin and Juniper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall52

Winter29

Day100

Night54

Spring94

Summer100

Fall36

Winter12

Day100

Night27

Category winnerClubman Reserve Gent's GinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men25

Unisex60

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,349

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerFR/18Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin by Pinaud Clubman brings the classic, crisp aroma of a traditional wet shave. Fresh lime and juniper notes mimic the cooling sting of a well-poured gin, quickly settling into a dry, woody base of red cedar. It is a bracing, traditional cologne splash built for the morning routine.

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FR/18 is a crisp gin and tonic style freshie that opens fizzy and bright, with grapefruit, tonic sparkle and a chilled melon sweetness. As it settles, juniper, ginger and lavender bring a clean aromatic lift, then a metallic musk and amberwood dry-down turns it into an easy, modern skin scent. It reads very unisex, be…

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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, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin or FR/18?

FR/18 takes 4 of 7 categories. Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin is rated 4.12/5 from 34 votes; FR/18 is rated 3.98/5 from 256 votes. Choose Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose FR/18 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin or FR/18?

FR/18 lasts longest (FR/18 70/100, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin or FR/18?

FR/18 projects furthest (FR/18 62/100, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin and FR/18 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Gin and Juniper.

Is Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin or FR/18 better for summer or winter?

For summer, FR/18 is the stronger pick. For winter, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin is the stronger pick. Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin suits daytime wear; FR/18 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin and FR/18?

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin features Gin, Red Cedar, Juniper and Lime. FR/18 has top notes of Frosted Melon, Tonic Water, Grapefruit and Gin, heart notes of Ginger, Juniper and Lavender, a base of Metallic notes, Musk and Amberwood.