Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 12 vs Instinto

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,711 AromaticAmber

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61%scent match

Closely related

Instinto

Thera Cosméticos

3.8520 votes

Rank #52,421 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Gentleman N. 122/4

Instinto2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

InstintoThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

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

35%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 12

SillageGentleman N. 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value81

Category winnerInstintoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

PepperGrapefruit

Heart

Black PepperVetiverelemiLavenderPink PepperPatchouliGeranium

Base

LabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Lavender, elemi and Vetiver. 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

Spring93

Summer93

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,421

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInstintoHigher 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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Instinto by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and black pepper, cutting through warm weather with raw spice. As lavender and earthy vetiver take over the heart, the scent settles into a dry cedar and labdanum base. It delivers a rugged aromatic profile suited for crisp spring mornings and …

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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 Instinto?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Instinto is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 12 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Instinto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 12 or Instinto?

Gentleman N. 12 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 12 60/100, Instinto 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 12 or Instinto?

Gentleman N. 12 projects furthest (Gentleman N. 12 60/100, Instinto 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 12 and Instinto smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Lavender, elemi and Vetiver.

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

Gentleman N. 12 suits daytime wear; Instinto suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Instinto has top notes of Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Vetiver, elemi and Lavender, a base of Labdanum and Cedar.