Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 13 vs Play In Blue Seduction For Men

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 13

Parfums Constantine

4.004 votes

Rank #59,886 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Play In Blue Seduction For Men

Antonio Banderas

3.8513 votes

Rank #36,950 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gentleman N. 13
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Play In Blue Seduction For Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gentleman N. 132/4

Play In Blue Seduction For Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 13
Sillage & projection: Play In Blue Seduction For Men
Value for money: Gentleman N. 13
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Play In Blue Seduction For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 13Parfums Constantine

Play In Blue Seduction For MenAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

3.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 13

SillagePlay In Blue Seduction For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value81

Category winnerGentleman N. 13Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

green77%

woody69%

coffee61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

MelonBergamotMintBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea waterGreen AppleCappuccinoNutmegCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

AmberWoody Notes

Top

MelonCitrusesBergamot

Heart

NutmegMintCardamom

Base

SandalwoodCedarMossAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesMelon, Bergamot, Mint and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 13, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter22

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 14%Party 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,950

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPlay In Blue Seduction For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman N. 13 by Parfums Constantine delivers an invigorating splash of sweet melon, tart bergamot, and chilled garden mint right out of the nozzle. The initial spray is crisp. Within minutes, a distinct marine breeze rolls in, pairing salty sea water with crunchy green apple and a curious dash of roasted cappuccino…

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A fresh spicy flanker built around melon, citrus and mint, Play In Blue Seduction For Men opens bright and breezy, then settles into a softer, sweeter drydown with woods, musk and ambergris underneath. It usually reads easygoing and casual, especially in warm weather, and may suit shoppers who want an affordable summe…

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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. 13 or Play In Blue Seduction For Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentleman N. 13 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Play In Blue Seduction For Men is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 13 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Play In Blue Seduction For Men for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 13 or Play In Blue Seduction For Men?

Gentleman N. 13 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 13 64/100, Play In Blue Seduction For Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 13 or Play In Blue Seduction For Men?

Play In Blue Seduction For Men projects furthest (Play In Blue Seduction For Men 63/100, Gentleman N. 13 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 13 and Play In Blue Seduction For Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Melon, Bergamot, Mint and Nutmeg.

Is Gentleman N. 13 or Play In Blue Seduction For Men better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 13 suits daytime wear; Play In Blue Seduction For Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 13 and Play In Blue Seduction For Men?

Gentleman N. 13 has top notes of Melon, Bergamot, Mint and Black Currant, heart notes of Sea water, Green Apple, Cappuccino and Nutmeg, a base of Amber and Woody Notes. Play In Blue Seduction For Men has top notes of Melon, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Mint and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Moss and Ambergris.