Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 12 vs Night De Paris Blue

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,711 AromaticAmber

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88%scent match

Very similar

Night De Paris Blue

Night De Paris

4.2218 votes

Rank #25,353 Fresh SpicyWoody

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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.
Night De Paris Blue
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentleman N. 122/4

Night De Paris Blue2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

Night De Paris BlueNight De Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

4.22/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

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

56%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNight De Paris Blue

SillageGentleman N. 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value56

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%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

amber65%

musky56%

Scent match88%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperPink PepperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumVetiverelemi

Base

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

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

Summer89

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men61

Unisex33

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNight De Paris BlueHigher 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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Night De Paris Blue is a bracing, aromatic spicy composition that leads with sharp Calabrian bergamot and a bold pepper punch. This unisex fragrance leans into a modern woody structure, making it a versatile companion for both office hours and evening outings. It maintains a clean, professional profile while offering …

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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 Night De Paris Blue?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Night De Paris Blue is rated 4.22/5 from 18 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 Night De Paris Blue for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 12 or Night De Paris Blue?

Night De Paris Blue lasts longest (Night De Paris Blue 70/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 12 or Night De Paris Blue?

Projection is very close: Gentleman N. 12 60/100, Night De Paris Blue 59/100 for sillage.

Do Gentleman N. 12 and Night De Paris Blue smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and elemi.

Is Gentleman N. 12 or Night De Paris Blue better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 12 suits daytime wear; Night De Paris Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 12 and Night De Paris Blue?

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