Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Esprit du Roi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 317 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gentleman

Marbert

4.1179 votes

Rank #8,881 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Esprit du Roi

Penhaligon's

3.80238 votes

Rank #6,776 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Esprit du Roi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gentleman4/7

Esprit du Roi3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanMarbert

Esprit du RoiPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 38%

3.80/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerGentlemanRating 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

42%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value47

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia

Heart

GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle

Base

oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

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

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#6,776

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher 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 →

Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…

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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 Esprit du Roi?

Gentleman takes 4 of 7 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes; Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes. Choose Gentleman for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Esprit du Roi?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 72/100, Esprit du Roi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Esprit du Roi?

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 66/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Esprit du Roi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Gentleman or Esprit du Roi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Esprit du Roi 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 Esprit du Roi?

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. Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris.