Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 12 vs Kitinos

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,800 AromaticAmber

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73%scent match

Closely related

Kitinos

Thera Cosméticos

3.8444 votes

Rank #33,338 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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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 sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Kitinos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentleman N. 122/4

Kitinos2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

KitinosThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

3.84/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 59%Had 30%Want 11%

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

32%Love

39%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKitinos

SillageGentleman N. 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value70

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%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

lavender44%

herbal30%

Scent match73%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender

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

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperLavenderelemiPink PepperVetiverPatchouli

Base

CedarLabdanum

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall96

Winter43

Day100

Night84

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,338

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKitinosHigher 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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Kitinos by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp, clean blast of Calabrian bergamot spiked with black pepper. As the initial citrus crispness settles, lavender and Sichuan pepper create a cool, metallic freshness through the mid. Earthy patchouli and dry cedar root the base, keeping the fragrance grounded and firmly mas…

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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 Kitinos?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Kitinos is rated 3.84/5 from 44 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 Kitinos for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 12 or Kitinos?

Kitinos lasts longest (Kitinos 66/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 12 or Kitinos?

Gentleman N. 12 projects furthest (Gentleman N. 12 60/100, Kitinos 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 12 and Kitinos smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and elemi.

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

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

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

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. Kitinos has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, elemi and Pink Pepper, a base of Cedar and Labdanum.