Fragrance comparison

Essere Gentile vs Chypre 2020

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Essere Gentile

Zanini

4.6028 votes

Rank #11,145 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Chypre 2020

YanFroloff

4.001 votes

Rank #57,619 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essere Gentile takes 3 of 3 categories.

Essere Gentile
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Chypre 2020
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Essere Gentile3/3

Chypre 20200/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essere GentileZanini

Chypre 2020YanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEssere Gentile

SillageEssere Gentile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

citrus92%

musky84%

green77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangeLiquidambarCedarmossGalbanumChinottoVanillaBenzoinOakmossVetiverCypressMyrtleOlive

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmbroxanGalbanumOakmossBenzoinLemonBergamotAmberNeroliCastoreumMuskLabdanumPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Benzoin and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Chypre 2020, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#57,619

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEssere GentileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essere Gentile by Zanini balances the bitter kick of chinotto with earthy green cypress and a balsamic, warm base. The scent shifts from a bright, sharp Italian citrus opening into a deep, mossy forest floor that hugs the skin during cool autumn days.

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Chypre 2020 by YanFroloff opens with a lively snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and bitter green galbanum that quickly settles into an herbal heart of wormwood and fresh lavender. As the fragrance warms on your skin, it unfolds a classic forest floor atmosphere powered by rich oakmoss, earthy patchouli, and woody vetiver.…

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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, Essere Gentile or Chypre 2020?

Essere Gentile takes 3 of 3 categories. Essere Gentile is rated 4.60/5 from 28 votes; Chypre 2020 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Essere Gentile for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Chypre 2020 for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essere Gentile or Chypre 2020?

Essere Gentile lasts longest (Essere Gentile 83/100, Chypre 2020 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essere Gentile or Chypre 2020?

Essere Gentile projects furthest (Essere Gentile 70/100, Chypre 2020 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essere Gentile and Chypre 2020 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Benzoin and Oakmoss.

Is Essere Gentile or Chypre 2020 better for summer or winter?

Essere Gentile suits day or night wear; Chypre 2020 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essere Gentile and Chypre 2020?

Essere Gentile features Bitter Orange, Liquidambar, Cedarmoss, Galbanum and Chinotto. Chypre 2020 features Ambroxan, Galbanum, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Lemon.