Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Cardin

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 331 ratings analysed

Gentleman

Marbert

4.1179 votes

Rank #8,881 MuskyAmber

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.35252 votes

Rank #23,738 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardin takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cardin
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Gentleman3/7

Cardin4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanMarbert

CardinPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 38%

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerCardinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

79 votes

51%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

252 votes

Category winnerCardinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCardin

SillageCardin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value58

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

aldehydic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both musky, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumTarragonArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliVetiverRoseGeraniumJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaFrench labdanumOlibanumMuskoak mossLeather

Top

AldehydesCloveCarawayBergamotCitruses

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineOakVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberCivettaoak mossFrench labdanumSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGentlemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Date 30%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 20%

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#23,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman by Marbert does not apologize for its presence. The opening hits with a sharp, green burst of bitter galbanum, lemon zest, and pungent artemisia. You smell the alcohol lift for three minutes. Then the blend darkens. Earthy patchouli and dry cedar anchor the heart, creating a classic barbershop backbone with …

Reviews →

Pierre Cardin's 1976 debut scent Cardin is a dry, mossy chypre that bypasses modern sugary trends. It pairs fizzy aldehydes with warm clove and a base of earthy oak moss. This fragrance is designed for individuals who appreciate retro structure, dry woods, and low-key animalic warmth during crisp autumn days.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gentleman or Cardin?

Cardin takes 4 of 7 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes; Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes. Choose Gentleman for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Cardin?

Cardin lasts longest (Cardin 76/100, Gentleman 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Cardin?

Cardin projects furthest (Cardin 70/100, Gentleman 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Cardin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Gentleman or Cardin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gentleman is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentleman is the stronger pick. Gentleman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Cardin?

Gentleman has top notes of Galbanum, Tarragon, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Geranium, a base of Civetta, French labdanum, Olibanum and Musk. Cardin has top notes of Aldehydes, Clove, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Oak, a base of Amber, Civetta, oak moss and French labdanum.