Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Jil Sander Man III

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #36,717 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Jil Sander Man III

Jil Sander

4.0730 votes

Rank #33,497 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Jil Sander Man III
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gentleman3/4

Jil Sander Man III1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanGuepard

Jil Sander Man IIIJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 27%Had 22%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

mossy84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRosemaryAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

SageJuniperOrange BlossomCoriander

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

LavenderBergamotArtemisiaRosemarySageCoriander

Heart

RoseCarnationCloveThymeJuniperFruity Notes

Base

Pineoak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Sage and Juniper. Durations are only published for Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day83

Night100

Spring88

Summer25

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#33,497

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJil Sander Man IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman Guepard by Guepard delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic profile built on bright citrus, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens immediately with sharp Amalfi lemon, tart bergamot, and fresh rosemary, creating an invigorating rush reminiscent of classic barbershop splashes. As the opening settles, th…

Reviews →

Jil Sander Man III is a crisp, forest-green aromatic chypre that balances bracing herbal freshness with a warm, wooded backbone. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lavender, bergamot, and bitter artemisia, backed by the savory snap of crushed rosemary and garden sage. As it settles, a spicy heart of clove, carn…

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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 Jil Sander Man III?

Gentleman takes 3 of 4 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Jil Sander Man III is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Man III for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Jil Sander Man III?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 78/100, Jil Sander Man III 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Jil Sander Man III?

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 64/100, Jil Sander Man III 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Jil Sander Man III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Sage and Juniper.

Is Gentleman or Jil Sander Man III better for summer or winter?

Gentleman suits evening wear; Jil Sander Man III suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Jil Sander Man III?

Gentleman has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Juniper, Orange Blossom and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Jil Sander Man III has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Clove and Thyme, a base of Pine, oak moss, Musk and Sandalwood.