Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 12 vs Sauvage

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 31,606 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,711 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,206 Fresh SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sauvage takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Gentleman N. 121/4

Sauvage3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

SauvageDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

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

39%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySauvage

SillageSauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value44

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%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

Scent match89%Very similar · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

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 PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemi

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

Summer92

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,206

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Category winnerSauvageHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Sauvage by Dior is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Sauvage was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is François Demachy. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot and Pepper; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium and elemi; base notes are Ambroxan, Cedar and Labd…

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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 Sauvage?

Sauvage takes 3 of 4 categories. Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 12 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 12 or Sauvage?

Sauvage lasts longest (Sauvage 72/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 12 or Sauvage?

Sauvage projects furthest (Sauvage 64/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 12 and Sauvage smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. Sauvage has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum.