Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Red Jungle

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gentleman

JAFRA

4.3619 votes

Rank #21,537 WoodyVanilla

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Red Jungle

SIAM 1928

3.6542 votes

Rank #17,010 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Red Jungle
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gentleman3/5

Red Jungle2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanJAFRA

Red JungleSIAM 1928

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%

3.65/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

Category winnerGentlemanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

56%Love

12%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageRed Jungle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value56

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

warm spicy58%

vanilla44%

powdery30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BrandyGrapefruitLemonCorianderGinger

Heart

Tobacco LeafLavenderTonka BeanJasmine

Base

AmberVanillaOakPatchouli

Top

Dried FruitsRaisinBrandy

Heart

OakTonka Bean

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBrandy, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men25

Unisex58

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,010

PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRed JungleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman by JAFRA is an oriental woody scent built around a boozy brandy opening and a warm tobacco heart. It balances spicy ginger and citrus with a base of amber and vanilla. This fragrance feels made for a mature man who enjoys formal settings or office environments where a refined presence is required during cool…

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Red Jungle leans warm, woody, and fruity, opening with dried fruit, raisin, and a brandy-like glow before oak, tonka, and soft woods take over. It usually reads richer than sweet. This suits someone who enjoys textured, boozy woods with a smooth vanilla touch in the base. From the available feedback, it feels distinc…

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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, Gentleman or Red Jungle?

Gentleman takes 3 of 5 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.36/5 from 19 votes; Red Jungle is rated 3.65/5 from 42 votes. Choose Gentleman for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Red Jungle for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Red Jungle?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 75/100, Red Jungle 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Red Jungle?

Red Jungle projects furthest (Red Jungle 65/100, Gentleman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Red Jungle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Brandy, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Oak.

Is Gentleman or Red Jungle better for summer or winter?

Gentleman suits evening wear; Red Jungle suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Red Jungle?

Gentleman has top notes of Brandy, Grapefruit, Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Oak and Patchouli. Red Jungle has top notes of Dried Fruits, Raisin and Brandy, heart notes of Oak and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Vanilla.