Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 14 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. 14

Parfums Constantine

4.004 votes

Rank #59,997 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

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?

Play In Blue Seduction For Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gentleman N. 14
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Play In Blue Seduction For Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gentleman N. 141/4

Play In Blue Seduction For Men3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 14
Sillage & projection: Play In Blue Seduction For Men
Value for money: Play In Blue Seduction For Men
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. 14Parfums Constantine

Play In Blue Seduction For MenAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 14

SillagePlay In Blue Seduction For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value81

Category winnerPlay In Blue Seduction For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

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

MelonCitrusesBergamot

Heart

NutmegMintCardamom

Base

SandalwoodCedarMossAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Melon, Bergamot and Cardamom. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter22

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,997

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

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…

Reviews →

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. 14 or Play In Blue Seduction For Men?

Play In Blue Seduction For Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Gentleman N. 14 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. 14 for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Play In Blue Seduction For Men for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 14 or Play In Blue Seduction For Men?

Gentleman N. 14 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 14 70/100, Play In Blue Seduction For Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 14 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. 14 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 14 and Play In Blue Seduction For Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Melon, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Gentleman N. 14 or Play In Blue Seduction For Men better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 14 suits daytime wear; Play In Blue Seduction For Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 14 and Play In Blue Seduction For Men?

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. 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.