Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Knize Ten

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,011 ratings analysed

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #36,717 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Knize Ten

Knize

4.072,002 votes

Rank #183 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Knize Ten
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gentleman1/4

Knize Ten3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanGuepard

Knize TenKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

51%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,204 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value74

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

leather100%

woody92%

animalic84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Amalfi Lemon and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring43

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#183

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Category winnerKnize TenHigher 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…

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Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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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 Knize Ten?

Knize Ten takes 3 of 4 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Gentleman 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Gentleman 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Knize Ten smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Amalfi Lemon and Orange Blossom.

Is Gentleman or Knize Ten better for summer or winter?

Gentleman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Knize Ten?

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. Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber.