Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 12 vs Freeze

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,711 AromaticAmber

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91%scent match

Very similar

Freeze

Marc Louis

5.001 votes

Rank #52,277 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Gentleman N. 12
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Freeze
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gentleman N. 122/5

Freeze2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Freeze
Sillage & projection: Gentleman N. 12
Value for money: Gentleman N. 12
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Freeze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

FreezeMarc Louis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFreeze

SillageGentleman N. 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGentleman N. 12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match91%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

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

Top20-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Sichuan PepperPink PepperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumVetiverelemi

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmbroxanCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night55

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFreezeHigher 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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Freeze by Marc Louis opens with an immediate surge of tart Calabrian bergamot and cracked black pepper. The opening spray has serious bite. Within fifteen minutes, that sharp citrus flash mellows into an aromatic heart of clean lavender, green geranium, and prickling Sichuan pepper. It is straightforward and remarkabl…

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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. 12 or Freeze?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Freeze is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 12 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Freeze for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 12 or Freeze?

Freeze lasts longest (Freeze 80/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 12 or Freeze?

Gentleman N. 12 projects furthest (Gentleman N. 12 60/100, Freeze 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 12 and Freeze smell similar?

Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and elemi.

Is Gentleman N. 12 or Freeze better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 12 and Freeze?

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. Freeze has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Labdanum, Ambroxan and Cedar.