Fragrance comparison

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin vs Set Sail South Seas for Men

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

5 wins

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin

Pinaud Clubman

4.1234 votes

Rank #32,846 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Set Sail South Seas for Men

Tommy Bahama

3.9843 votes

Rank #32,996 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Set Sail South Seas for Men
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin5/7

Set Sail South Seas for Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin
Community sentiment: Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin
Longevity: Set Sail South Seas for Men
Sillage & projection: Set Sail South Seas for Men
Value for money: Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin
Versatility: Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clubman Reserve Gent's GinPinaud Clubman

Set Sail South Seas for MenTommy Bahama

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 61%Had 18%Want 21%

3.98/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%

Category winnerClubman Reserve Gent's GinRating 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

30%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerClubman Reserve Gent's GinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySet Sail South Seas for Men

SillageSet Sail South Seas for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value58

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%

woody100%

citrus91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

rum65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

LimeMandarin Orange

Heart

CognacJuniperViolet

Base

RumWoodsy NotesAmberCardamom

InformationalShared notesJuniper and Lime. 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

Spring87

Summer100

Fall22

Winter9

Day100

Night43

Category winnerClubman Reserve Gent's GinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,996

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian, Ilias Ermenidis, Raymond Matts

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClubman Reserve Gent's GinHigher 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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Tommy Bahama Set Sail South Seas for Men starts with a bright burst of lime and mandarin orange, capturing the clean breeze of an open coast. As the citrus notes settle, a warm undertone of rum and cognac emerges, shifting the clean freshness into a smooth, boozy warmth. It is a casual fragrance designed for warm summ…

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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 Set Sail South Seas for Men?

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin takes 5 of 7 categories. Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin is rated 4.12/5 from 34 votes; Set Sail South Seas for Men is rated 3.98/5 from 43 votes. Choose Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Set Sail South Seas for Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin or Set Sail South Seas for Men?

Set Sail South Seas for Men lasts longest (Set Sail South Seas for Men 55/100, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin or Set Sail South Seas for Men?

Set Sail South Seas for Men projects furthest (Set Sail South Seas for Men 56/100, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin and Set Sail South Seas for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper and Lime.

Is Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin or Set Sail South Seas for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Set Sail South Seas for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin is the stronger pick. Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin suits daytime wear; Set Sail South Seas for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin and Set Sail South Seas for Men?

Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin features Gin, Red Cedar, Juniper and Lime. Set Sail South Seas for Men has top notes of Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cognac, Juniper and Violet, a base of Rum, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Cardamom.