Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 12 vs Whisky Black Op

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #61,711 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Whisky Black Op

Evaflor

4.0662 votes

Rank #8,308 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Black Op takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gentleman N. 12
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Whisky Black Op
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gentleman N. 122/5

Whisky Black Op3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

Whisky Black OpEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

4.06/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

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

37%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityWhisky Black Op

SillageGentleman N. 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value91

Category winnerWhisky Black OpBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match80%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

Top15-30 mins

PepperBergamotApple

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderLabdanumGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouliCedar

Category winnerGentleman N. 12Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night55

Spring97

Summer87

Fall100

Winter87

Day90

Night100

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

Casual 34%Work 28%Party 22%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerWhisky Black OpHigher 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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Evaflor Whisky Black Op is a crisp woody aromatic cologne built around sharp black pepper, juicy apple, and zesty bergamot. The first blast delivers a pungent hit of peppery citrus before drying down into clean lavender and earthy geranium. Ambroxan and dry cedar anchor the base, giving off a familiar, mass-appealing …

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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 Whisky Black Op?

Whisky Black Op takes 3 of 5 categories. Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Whisky Black Op is rated 4.06/5 from 62 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 12 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Black Op for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 12 or Whisky Black Op?

Whisky Black Op lasts longest (Whisky Black Op 66/100, Gentleman N. 12 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 12 or Whisky Black Op?

Gentleman N. 12 projects furthest (Gentleman N. 12 60/100, Whisky Black Op 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 12 and Whisky Black Op smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Gentleman N. 12 or Whisky Black Op better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 12 suits daytime wear; Whisky Black Op suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 12 and Whisky Black Op?

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. Whisky Black Op has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.