Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 12 vs Rave For Men

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,711 AromaticAmber

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89%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Rave For Men

Sapil

3.8152 votes

Rank #13,453 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rave For Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Gentleman N. 121/4

Rave For Men3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

Rave For MenSapil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

3.81/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 50%Had 19%Want 31%

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

33%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRave For Men

SillageGentleman N. 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRave For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

musky65%

citrus56%

Scent match89%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

PepperCalabrian bergamot

Heart

GeraniumSichuan PepperPink PepperelemiPatchouliVetiver

Base

AmbroxanLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Pepper, elemi and Sichuan Pepper. 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

Winter43

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%

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerRave For MenHigher 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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Rave For Men opens with bright bergamot and a sharp pepper kick, then settles into a dry, earthy, woody trail with ambroxan, cedar and resinous warmth. It sits in the familiar blue-fresh space, but comes across spicier, rougher and dustier than a polished designer scent. Best for budget-minded wearers who like peppery…

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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 Rave For Men?

Rave For Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Rave For Men is rated 3.81/5 from 52 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 12 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Rave For Men for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 12 or Rave For Men?

Rave For Men lasts longest (Rave For Men 65/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 12 or Rave For Men?

Gentleman N. 12 projects furthest (Gentleman N. 12 60/100, Rave For Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 12 and Rave For Men smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, elemi and Sichuan Pepper.

Is Gentleman N. 12 or Rave For Men 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 Rave For Men?

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. Rave For Men has top notes of Pepper and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper and elemi, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar.