Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 11 vs Ruthless

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 11

Parfums Constantine

3.673 votes

Rank #63,884 AmberWoody

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66%scent match

Closely related

Ruthless

Alexandria Fragrances

4.7010 votes

Rank #36,494 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Gentleman N. 11
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruthless
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentleman N. 112/4

Ruthless2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 11
Sillage & projection: Ruthless
Value for money: Gentleman N. 11
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ruthless

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 11Parfums Constantine

RuthlessAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

70%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 11

SillageRuthless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerGentleman N. 11Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

marine84%

animalic77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, amber and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea waterGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisPatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmoss

Top

Sea NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineBay Leaf

Base

AmbergrisOakmossGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Bay Leaf. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 29%Party 18%Date 15%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,494

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRuthlessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening hits with tart grapefruit, zesty mandarin, and a sharp blast of cold sea water. That initial alcohol rush settles down fast. Within five minutes, herbaceous bay leaf and light jasmine soften the ocean spray. It feels brisk and modern. As the hours tick by, a mineral ambergris accord anchors the base alongs…

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Ruthless opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and mandarin over salty sea notes, then settles into a sharper green heart of bay leaf and jasmine. As it dries down, ambergris, oakmoss, guaiac wood, and patchouli give it a woody, mossy finish that feels fresh first, then more rugged and textured.

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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 N. 11 or Ruthless?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentleman N. 11 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Ruthless is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 11 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruthless for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 11 or Ruthless?

Gentleman N. 11 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 11 80/100, Ruthless 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 11 or Ruthless?

Ruthless projects furthest (Ruthless 80/100, Gentleman N. 11 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 11 and Ruthless smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and marine accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Bay Leaf.

Is Gentleman N. 11 or Ruthless better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 11 suits daytime wear; Ruthless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 11 and Ruthless?

Gentleman N. 11 has top notes of Sea water, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss. Ruthless has top notes of Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.