Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs L'Eau de L'Artisan

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 532 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gentleman

Brocard

3.502 votes

Rank #63,079 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

L'Eau de L'Artisan

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.98530 votes

Rank #5,990 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
L'Eau de L'Artisan
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentleman2/3

L'Eau de L'Artisan1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Gentleman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau de L'Artisan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanBrocard

L'Eau de L'ArtisanL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

3.98/ 5 · 530 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

530 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

green65%

herbal53%

fresh42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLavenderLemonMintTea

Heart

GeraniumVerbenaFruitsRoseMate

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodCoumarinSage

Notes

LemonBasilVerbenaMintMarjoramTeaMossWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Tea and Verbena. Durations are only published for L'Eau de L'Artisan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men14

Unisex70

Women16

Casual 43%Work 34%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,079

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,990

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerL'Eau de L'ArtisanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Gentleman opens with an invigorating splash of tart lemon and juicy pineapple, immediately cooled by crushed mint leaves and crisp herbal tea. As the bright citrus top settles into the skin, the fragrance reveals a clean barbershop core powered by aromatic lavender, spicy geranium, and green mate leaves. Subtl…

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L'Eau de L'Artisan smells like stepping into a sunlit herb garden right after a morning rain shower. Sprayed on skin, it immediately bursts with tart lemon, crushed mint leaves, and bright lemon verbena. Within minutes, savory basil and marjoram step in, softening the citrus bite into a crisp cup of unsweetened green …

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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, Gentleman or L'Eau de L'Artisan?

Gentleman takes 2 of 3 categories. Gentleman is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; L'Eau de L'Artisan is rated 3.98/5 from 530 votes. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose L'Eau de L'Artisan for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or L'Eau de L'Artisan?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 60/100, L'Eau de L'Artisan 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and L'Eau de L'Artisan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Tea and Verbena.

Is Gentleman or L'Eau de L'Artisan better for summer or winter?

L'Eau de L'Artisan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and L'Eau de L'Artisan?

Gentleman has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Verbena, Fruits and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Coumarin and Sage. L'Eau de L'Artisan features Lemon, Basil, Verbena, Mint and Marjoram.