Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Sulky

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gentleman

Marbert

4.1179 votes

Rank #8,881 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #49,875 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentleman4/5

Sulky1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanMarbert

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 38%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

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

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%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

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesTarragon, 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

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

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

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#49,875

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

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 …

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Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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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 Sulky?

Gentleman takes 4 of 5 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Gentleman for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Sulky?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 72/100, Sulky 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Sulky?

Projection is very close: Sulky 67/100, Gentleman 66/100 for sillage.

Do Gentleman and Sulky smell similar?

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

Is Gentleman or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Gentleman suits evening wear; Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Sulky?

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. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.