Fragrance comparison

First Gentleman vs Light Him

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,420 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Light Him

Trussardi

4.1958 votes

Rank #30,390 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Light Him takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Light Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

First Gentleman1/4

Light Him3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

Light HimTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

4.19/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 28%Had 39%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLight Him

SillageLight Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value66

Category winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BasilLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeYuzuSageGrapefruit

Heart

GingerPaprikaCardamom

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarIrisVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Sandalwood and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for First Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring97

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,390

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLight HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …

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Trussardi Light Him opens with a bright flash of yuzu, bergamot, and bitter basil before shifting into a dryer heart of ginger and paprika. Cedar, vetiver, and oak moss anchor the base, giving this 1997 creation a crisp, woody backbone. It suits humid summer mornings and casual office wear when heavy scents feel overw…

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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, First Gentleman or Light Him?

Light Him takes 3 of 4 categories. First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Light Him is rated 4.19/5 from 58 votes. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Light Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Gentleman or Light Him?

They last about the same: Light Him 62/100, First Gentleman 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, First Gentleman or Light Him?

Light Him projects furthest (Light Him 58/100, First Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Gentleman and Light Him smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Sandalwood and Grapefruit.

Is First Gentleman or Light Him better for summer or winter?

First Gentleman suits day or night wear; Light Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Gentleman and Light Him?

First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Light Him has top notes of Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Paprika and Cardamom, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Iris and Vetiver.