Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 12 vs Magnificent Blue Pour Homme

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,711 AromaticAmber

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69%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Magnificent Blue Pour Homme

Armaf

3.8468 votes

Rank #13,409 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnificent Blue Pour Homme takes 4 of 4 categories.

Gentleman N. 12
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Magnificent Blue Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Gentleman N. 120/4

Magnificent Blue Pour Homme4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magnificent Blue Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Magnificent Blue Pour Homme
Value for money: Magnificent Blue Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magnificent Blue Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

Magnificent Blue Pour HommeArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

3.84/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 81%Had 19%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

29%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMagnificent Blue Pour Homme

SillageMagnificent Blue Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMagnificent Blue Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

lavender53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match69%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

BergamotGrapefruitPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperPatchoulielemiGeranium

Base

CedarVetiverAmber

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men93

Unisex2

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMagnificent Blue Pour HommeHigher 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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Armaf Magnificent Blue Pour Homme hits you first with a bright splash of grapefruit and bergamot, backed by a sharp kick of black pepper. As the initial sharpness cools on your skin, a clean wave of lavender takes over, joined by earthy patchouli and the green warmth of geranium. The base settles into a reliable combi…

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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 Magnificent Blue Pour Homme?

Magnificent Blue Pour Homme takes 4 of 4 categories. Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Magnificent Blue Pour Homme is rated 3.84/5 from 68 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 12 for a aromatic and amber character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Magnificent Blue Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 12 or Magnificent Blue Pour Homme?

Magnificent Blue Pour Homme lasts longest (Magnificent Blue Pour Homme 71/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 12 or Magnificent Blue Pour Homme?

Magnificent Blue Pour Homme projects furthest (Magnificent Blue Pour Homme 63/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 12 and Magnificent Blue Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% 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 Magnificent Blue Pour Homme 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 Magnificent Blue Pour Homme?

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. Magnificent Blue Pour Homme has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.