Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 12 vs Spirit Absolute

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,711 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

86%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Spirit Absolute

Swiss Arabian

3.7936 votes

Rank #17,009 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spirit Absolute 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.
Spirit Absolute
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentleman N. 121/4

Spirit Absolute3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

Spirit AbsoluteSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

3.79/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%

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

26%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySpirit Absolute

SillageSpirit Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value58

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%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match86%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

LavenderElemi resinGeraniumPatchouliPink PepperSichuan PepperVetiver

Base

AmbroxanLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender 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

Summer85

Fall85

Winter69

Day100

Night38

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#61,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,009

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSpirit AbsoluteHigher 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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Spirit Absolute by Swiss Arabian is a masculine scent that leans into the familiar territory of modern aromatic blues. It opens with a bright spark of Calabrian bergamot and pepper before settling into a heart defined by lavender, geranium, and a touch of patchouli. Designed for daily wear, it provides a reliable, cle…

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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 Spirit Absolute?

Spirit Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Spirit Absolute is rated 3.79/5 from 36 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 12 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Spirit Absolute for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 12 or Spirit Absolute?

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

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 12 or Spirit Absolute?

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

Do Gentleman N. 12 and Spirit Absolute smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Sichuan Pepper.

Is Gentleman N. 12 or Spirit Absolute better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 12 and Spirit Absolute?

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. Spirit Absolute has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Elemi resin, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar.