Fragrance comparison

Connexion Woods vs Gentleman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

Connexion Woods

O Boticário

4.0389 votes

Rank #31,446 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #36,717 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Connexion Woods
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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.

Connexion Woods1/4

Gentleman3/4

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: Connexion Woods

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Connexion WoodsO Boticário

GentlemanGuepard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 17%

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

39%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

89 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

lavender56%

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Virginia CedarAmalfi LemonBergamotRosemaryMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderSaffronFirSageWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRosemaryAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

SageJuniperOrange BlossomCoriander

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerConnexion WoodsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Connexion Woods by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and crushed rosemary needles that immediately wake up your senses. Within minutes, the scent settles into an aromatic forest blend of soothing lavender, green fir, and herbal sage, resting on a sturdy foundation of Virginia cedar,…

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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, Connexion Woods or Gentleman?

Gentleman takes 3 of 4 categories. Connexion Woods is rated 4.03/5 from 89 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Connexion Woods for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Connexion Woods or Gentleman?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 78/100, Connexion Woods 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Connexion Woods or Gentleman?

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 64/100, Connexion Woods 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Connexion Woods and Gentleman smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary.

Is Connexion Woods or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Connexion Woods suits daytime wear; Gentleman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Connexion Woods and Gentleman?

Connexion Woods has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Saffron, Fir and Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. 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.