Fragrance comparison

First Gentleman vs Suave

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #67,001 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Suave

Parfums Vintage

3.7850 votes

Rank #18,288 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suave takes 4 of 5 categories.

First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Suave
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

First Gentleman1/5

Suave4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

SuaveParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

3.78/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

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

36%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySuave

SillageSuave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and powdery

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomLavenderBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarIrisCarawayPatchouli

Base4 to 7 hours

VetiverAmbergrisMusk

Category winnerSuaveLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring68

Summer16

Fall100

Winter84

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,288

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSuaveHigher 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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Suave by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a prominent core of aromatic spice, crisp woods, and soft florals. It opens with an unmistakable kick of bittersweet cardamom paired with clean lavender and a splash of bright bergamot. As the opening settles, dry cedar joins powdery iris, caraway see…

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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 Suave?

Suave takes 4 of 5 categories. First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Suave is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Suave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First Gentleman or Suave?

Suave lasts longest (Suave 72/100, First Gentleman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Gentleman or Suave?

Suave projects furthest (Suave 67/100, First Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Gentleman and Suave smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Virginian Cedar and Cardamom.

Is First Gentleman or Suave better for summer or winter?

First Gentleman suits day or night wear; Suave suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Gentleman and Suave?

First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Suave has top notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Iris, Caraway and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris and Musk.