Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 14 vs Chateau de la Mer

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 14

Parfums Constantine

4.004 votes

Rank #60,069 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Chateau de la Mer

Vinci

—0 votes

Rank #68,563 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chateau de la Mer takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gentleman N. 14
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chateau de la Mer
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Gentleman N. 141/3

Chateau de la Mer2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chateau de la Mer
Sillage & projection: Chateau de la Mer
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gentleman N. 14

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 14Parfums Constantine

Chateau de la MerVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityChateau de la Mer

SillageChateau de la Mer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

woody100%

amber86%

fruity72%

soft spicy58%

animalic44%

aromatic30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both fruity, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintBlack CurrantMelonBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomGreen AppleCappuccinoNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

AmberWoody Notes

Top

Black CurrantMelonMint

Heart

Marine notesAppleCappuccino

Base

AmberWoody NotesNutmeg

InformationalShared notesMint, Black Currant, Melon and Cappuccino. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 28%Date 15%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGentleman N. 14Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Constantine Gentleman N. 14 delivers an energetic, aquatic splash built on chilled melon and sharp garden mint. The opening spray hits with an immediate rush of crisp bergamot and tart black currant. It feels brisk. Within fifteen minutes, a sweeter heart emerges as green apple and crushed cardamom mix with an…

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Chateau de la Mer by Vinci is an aromatic aquatic cologne designed for men. It opens with an intriguing blend of sweet melon, tart black currant, and crisp mint, before settling into a salty marine heart. Warm amber and nutmeg anchor the base, making it ideal for casual warm weather wear.

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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 lasts longer, Gentleman N. 14 or Chateau de la Mer?

Chateau de la Mer lasts longest (Chateau de la Mer 80/100, Gentleman N. 14 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 14 or Chateau de la Mer?

Chateau de la Mer projects furthest (Chateau de la Mer 75/100, Gentleman N. 14 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 14 and Chateau de la Mer smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Black Currant, Melon and Cappuccino.

Is Gentleman N. 14 or Chateau de la Mer better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 14 and Chateau de la Mer?

Gentleman N. 14 has top notes of Mint, Black Currant, Melon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Green Apple, Cappuccino and Nutmeg, a base of Amber and Woody Notes. Chateau de la Mer has top notes of Black Currant, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Marine notes, Apple and Cappuccino, a base of Amber, Woody Notes and Nutmeg.