Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

Gentleman

Marbert

4.1179 votes

Rank #8,881 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Castelbajac

4.1435 votes

Rank #29,486 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 3–3.

Gentleman
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gentleman3/8

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac3/8

Ratings & consensus: Gentleman
Community sentiment: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Value for money: Gentleman
Versatility: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Gentleman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanMarbert

Jean-Charles de CastelbajacCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 38%

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 50%

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

34%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerJean-Charles de CastelbajacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJean-Charles de Castelbajac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

Juniper BerriesArtemisiaBasilAldehydesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationGeraniumSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossLeatherMuskTonka BeanOlibanum

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day92

Night100

Category winnerJean-Charles de CastelbajacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 35%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#29,486

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 →

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is an authentic 1982 vintage aromatic fougere that captures the bold, pine-tinted character of classic European barbershop perfumery. The fragrance opens with a bracing snap of bitter artemisia, crisp juniper berries, and soapy aldehydes, delivering an immediate rush of clean mountain air. …

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 Jean-Charles de Castelbajac?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 3–3. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes; Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes. Choose Gentleman for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jean-Charles de Castelbajac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Jean-Charles de Castelbajac?

They last about the same: Gentleman 72/100, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Jean-Charles de Castelbajac?

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac projects furthest (Jean-Charles de Castelbajac 71/100, Gentleman 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Geranium.

Is Gentleman or Jean-Charles de Castelbajac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentleman is the stronger pick. Gentleman suits evening wear; Jean-Charles de Castelbajac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac?

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. Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has top notes of Juniper Berries, Artemisia, Basil and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Tonka Bean.