Gambit vs Gentleman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gambit takes 5 of 7 categories.
GambitChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
GentlemanChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gambit5/7
Gentleman2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gambit
- Community sentiment
- Gambit
- Longevity
- Gambit
- Sillage & projection
- Gambit
- Value for money
- Gentleman
- Versatility
- Gentleman
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gambit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GambitMind GamesGentlemanMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 369 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 46%Had 18%Want 35%
Category winnerGambitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
22%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
369 votes
33%Love
44%Like
15%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerGambitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGambit
SillageGambit
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGentlemanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
lavender77%
patchouli69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
lavender61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderPetitgrainCloves
Heart
CardamomGeraniumMimosa
Base
PatchouliAmbrostar™Sandalwood
Top
Sicilian LemonLavenderThujaLimeMandarin Orange
Heart
PetitgrainGeraniumBasilGalbanumCardamom
Base
VetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer65
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring69
Summer38
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night100
Category winnerGentlemanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,173
PerfumerCarlos Viñals
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,599
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGambitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMind Games Gambit opens with a punch of sharp cloves and crisp lavender, softened quickly by bitter petitgrain. As the top notes quiet down, cardamom and geranium add a cool herbal contrast against a faint sweetness from mimosa blossom. The dry down turns dry and woody, anchored by patchouli, sandalwood, and heavy syn…
Reviews →Gentleman by Mahogany opens with a burst of Sicilian Lemon and Lavender, settling into a green heart of Basil and Geranium before finishing on a warm base of Vetiver and Amber. Designed for men seeking an easygoing fougere, this scent offers an approachable style that is simple to enjoy during daytime wear.
Reviews →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, Gambit or Gentleman?
Gambit takes 5 of 7 categories. Gambit is rated 4.33/5 from 369 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Gambit for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Gambit or Gentleman?
Gambit lasts longest (Gambit 78/100, Gentleman 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gambit or Gentleman?
Gambit projects furthest (Gambit 68/100, Gentleman 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gambit and Gentleman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Geranium.
Is Gambit or Gentleman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gambit is the stronger pick. For winter, Gambit is the stronger pick. Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gambit and Gentleman?
Gambit has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain and Cloves, heart notes of Cardamom, Geranium and Mimosa, a base of Patchouli, Ambrostar™ and Sandalwood. Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lavender, Thuja and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Geranium, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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