Fragrance comparison

Creosote vs Upscale Gentleman

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creosote

FZOTIC

4.754 votes

Rank #39,265 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Upscale Gentleman

Mary Kay

3.9122 votes

Rank #39,624 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creosote takes 4 of 5 categories.

Creosote
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscale Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Creosote4/5

Upscale Gentleman1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreosoteFZOTIC

Upscale GentlemanMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 65%Had 26%Want 9%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

14%Love

64%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCreosote

SillageCreosote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value71

Category winnerUpscale GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

herbal44%

soft spicy30%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PetrichorCreosote BushGuaiac WoodCloveSageGalbanumAmberCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotAppleLavenderSicilian MandarinCloveCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Guaiac WoodGeraniumSageCypress

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAustralian SandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Category winnerCreosoteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer20

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 10%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,265

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCreosoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creosote by FZOTIC captures the exact sensation of sudden summer rain hitting parched desert stone. It smells raw and earthy. The opening pushes a bitter burst of wild sage and bitter green galbanum before settling into the unmistakable aroma of wet creosote bush. You get dark clove spice, damp mineral petrichor, and …

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Mary Kay Upscale Gentleman is a crisp woody aromatic blend built for easy daily wear. It kicks off with a sharp splash of Sicilian bergamot and crisp apple, backed by a fast punch of spicy cardamom. You immediately notice the balance. A clean French lavender and green cypress heart quickly tempers the initial sweetnes…

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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, Creosote or Upscale Gentleman?

Creosote takes 4 of 5 categories. Creosote is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Upscale Gentleman is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Creosote for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscale Gentleman for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creosote or Upscale Gentleman?

Creosote lasts longest (Creosote 70/100, Upscale Gentleman 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creosote or Upscale Gentleman?

Creosote projects furthest (Creosote 63/100, Upscale Gentleman 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creosote and Upscale Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Clove, Sage and Cedar.

Is Creosote or Upscale Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Creosote suits daytime wear; Upscale Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creosote and Upscale Gentleman?

Creosote features Petrichor, Creosote Bush, Guaiac Wood, Clove and Sage. Upscale Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Geranium, Sage and Cypress, a base of Musk, Australian Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.