Fragrance comparison

Gentilhomme vs Peignoir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

Gentilhomme

Weil

4.009 votes

Rank #44,706 GreenCitrus

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Peignoir

Amberfig

4.4233 votes

Rank #31,340 LavenderAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gentilhomme
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Peignoir
Choose it for a lavender and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gentilhomme2/4

Peignoir2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentilhommeWeil

PeignoirAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 58%

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

67%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityPeignoir

SillageGentilhomme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value56

Category winnerGentilhommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh spicy30%

lavender100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesBergamotGalbanumMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

Lemon VerbenaCarnationPetitgrainHayJasmine

Base

CedarLeatherMuskOakmossTonka Bean

Top

PetitgrainSicilian BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderLeatherJasmineTonka Bean

Base

AmbroxanOakmossCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Spring96

Summer64

Fall100

Winter36

Day96

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex7

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,706

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,340

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPeignoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Weil Gentilhomme opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and bitter bergamot, immediately establishing its retro aromatic character. As it settles on the skin, a dry hay accord and herbaceous lemon verbena emerge, creating a crisp, grassy texture. The base resolves into a dry mix of oakmoss, cedar, and a subtle leather n…

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Peignoir by Amberfig is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for women and men. Peignoir was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Petitgrain, Sicilian Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lavender, Leather, Jasmine and Tonka Bean; base notes are Ambroxan, Oakmoss, Cedar …

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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, Gentilhomme or Peignoir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentilhomme is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Peignoir is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Gentilhomme for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Peignoir for a lavender and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentilhomme or Peignoir?

Peignoir lasts longest (Peignoir 78/100, Gentilhomme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentilhomme or Peignoir?

Gentilhomme projects furthest (Gentilhomme 68/100, Peignoir 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentilhomme and Peignoir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Jasmine.

Is Gentilhomme or Peignoir better for summer or winter?

Gentilhomme suits daytime wear; Peignoir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentilhomme and Peignoir?

Gentilhomme has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Carnation, Petitgrain and Hay, a base of Cedar, Leather, Musk and Oakmoss. Peignoir has top notes of Petitgrain, Sicilian Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Leather, Jasmine and Tonka Bean, a base of Ambroxan, Oakmoss, Cedar and Patchouli.