Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Pompeii

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #36,717 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Pompeii

Anima Mundi

3.6560 votes

Rank #26,213 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Pompeii
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentleman2/4

Pompeii2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanGuepard

PompeiiAnima Mundi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 32%Had 14%Want 55%

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

23%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillagePompeii

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value30

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

citrus58%

herbal44%

soft spicy30%

Scent match70%Closely related · 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

RosemaryLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarGeraniumCoriander

Base

SageSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Sage and Coriander. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall57

Winter13

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men72

Unisex24

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,213

PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPompeiiHigher 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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Pompeii by Anima Mundi opens with an intense flash of crushed rosemary, tart lemon, and sharp bergamot. The top notes feel bright and herbaceous, cutting through warm air with crisp citrus energy. As the initial spray settles, green geranium and dry cedarwood create an earthy heart, grounded by an aromatic coriander b…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gentleman or Pompeii?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Pompeii is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Pompeii for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Pompeii?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 78/100, Pompeii 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Pompeii?

Pompeii projects furthest (Pompeii 67/100, Gentleman 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Pompeii smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Sage and Coriander.

Is Gentleman or Pompeii better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gentleman and Pompeii?

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. Pompeii has top notes of Rosemary, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Geranium and Coriander, a base of Sage and Sandalwood.