Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Renato Balestra Pour Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gentleman

Marbert

4.1179 votes

Rank #8,881 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Renato Balestra Pour Homme

Renato Balestra

3.9842 votes

Rank #24,466 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 5 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.
Renato Balestra Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gentleman5/7

Renato Balestra Pour Homme2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanMarbert

Renato Balestra Pour HommeRenato Balestra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 38%

3.98/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

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

24%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value66

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

herbal83%

citrus74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match39%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

Mandarin OrangeSageArtemisiaBergamotBasilCloveThymeJuniper Berries

Heart

LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomCorianderPine

Base

oak mossMuskVetiverLeatherAmberGuaiac WoodAmyrisebony tree

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Vetiver and Geranium. 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

Spring88

Summer36

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night89

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

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

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#24,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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 …

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Renato Balestra Pour Homme opens with sharp artemisia, bitter bergamot, and crushed thyme, giving off an immediate 1980s barbering snap. It settles into a heart of lavender and pine needles before grounding in dark oak moss and leather. Best suited for autumn evenings and tailored jackets.

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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 Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Gentleman takes 5 of 7 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes; Renato Balestra Pour Homme is rated 3.98/5 from 42 votes. Choose Gentleman for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Renato Balestra Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 72/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 66/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Renato Balestra Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Vetiver and Geranium.

Is Gentleman or Renato Balestra Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Renato Balestra Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentleman is the stronger pick. Gentleman suits evening wear; Renato Balestra Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

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. Renato Balestra Pour Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Carnation, a base of oak moss, Musk, Vetiver and Leather.