Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 12 vs Beau Chevalier

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,711 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

Beau Chevalier

kari

—0 votes

Rank #73,662 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman N. 12 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Gentleman N. 12
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Beau Chevalier
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character.

Gentleman N. 121/1

Beau Chevalier0/1

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 N. 12

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

Beau Chevalierkari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

woody61%

amber100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

citrus60%

musky50%

Scent match89%Very similar · both amber, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderelemiSichuan PepperVetiverPink PepperPatchouliGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanLabdanumCedar

Top

BergamotPepper

Heart

LavenderVetiverelemiSichuan PepperPink PepperGeranium

Base

AmbroxanLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and elemi. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 12, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night55

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Work 35%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGentleman N. 12Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman N. 12 by Parfums Constantine is a crisp aromatic fougere engineered for reliable daily wear. The fragrance opens with a brisk, zesty snap of Calabrian bergamot paired with crushed black pepper. This sharp citrus burst quickly softens as an herbal core of fresh French lavender, rosy geranium, and pink pepper …

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Beau Chevalier by kari offers a clean, peppery kick of bergamot that quickly transitions into a dry, aromatic cedar wood and sharp lavender base. Built for daily casual wear, it suits men seeking an uncomplicated, fresh woody profile. The composition maintains a crisp, office-safe presence without demanding too much a…

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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.

Do Gentleman N. 12 and Beau Chevalier smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and elemi.

Is Gentleman N. 12 or Beau Chevalier better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 12 and Beau Chevalier?

Gentleman N. 12 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, elemi, Sichuan Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar. Beau Chevalier has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, elemi and Sichuan Pepper, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar.