Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Royal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #41,653 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Royal

kari

—0 votes

Rank #72,958 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 1 of 1 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Royal
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character.

Gentleman1/1

Royal0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

GentlemanGuepard

Royalkari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

lavender100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

herbal74%

amber65%

sweet56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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

LavenderPetitgrainBergamotLemon

Heart

CorianderLily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJuniper

Base

Palisander RosewoodSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper, Orange Blossom 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#72,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGentlemanHigher 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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Royal by kari offers a straightforward splash of lavender and clean citrus. It is a traditional aromatic blend designed for warm afternoons. The base anchors the herbal top notes with a soft cedarwood dry-down, making it a reliable choice for men who want a simple, clean office scent.

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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.

Do Gentleman and Royal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper, Orange Blossom and Coriander.

Is Gentleman or Royal better for summer or winter?

Gentleman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Royal?

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. Royal has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom and Juniper, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.