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Gentleman N. 16 vs Citron Citron

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

Updated 216 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Gentleman N. 16

    Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Citron Citron

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gentleman N. 162/4
Citron Citron2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Gentleman N. 16
Sillage & projection
Citron Citron
Value for money
Gentleman N. 16
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Citron Citron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gentleman N. 16Parfums Constantine
Citron CitronMiller Harris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
3.87/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
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

1 vote · too few to score

27%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 16

SillageCitron Citron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value42
Category winnerGentleman N. 16Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
leather91%
woody83%
animalic74%
fresh65%
fruity56%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
herbal60%
woody50%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
GingerPassionfruitLimePepper
Heart2-4 hrs
GinSpicesVodkaMint
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberLeatherWoody Notes
Top
Sicilian LemonLimeOrange
Heart
BasilMintMarjoramThyme
Base
OakmossSpicesCedarCardamom
InformationalShared notesLime, Spices and Mint. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 16, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Spring64
Summer100
Fall22
Winter5
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Party 38%Date 29%Casual 20%Work 13%
Men37
Unisex58
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,456

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitron CitronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman N. 16 by Parfums Constantine kicks off with an energetic burst of tart passionfruit, crushed ginger, and zesty lime. A sharp grind of black pepper immediately cuts through the fruitiness. The heart shifts fast into a chilled cocktail lounge vibe. Crisp gin and smooth vodka blend with cool mint leaves and kit…

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Miller Harris Citron Citron opens with a sharp burst of cold citrus, matching the crispness of a freshly sliced lime. Rather than fading into sweet lemonade, the scent shifts on skin into a dry, aromatic blend of chopped basil and crushed mint leaves. The base anchors the initial brightness with clean cedar and a subt…

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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. 16 or Citron Citron?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentleman N. 16 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Citron Citron is rated 3.87/5 from 215 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 16 for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Citron Citron for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 16 or Citron Citron?

Gentleman N. 16 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 16 100/100, Citron Citron 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 16 or Citron Citron?

Citron Citron projects furthest (Citron Citron 54/100, Gentleman N. 16 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 16 and Citron Citron smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Spices and Mint.

Is Gentleman N. 16 or Citron Citron better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 16 suits evening wear; Citron Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 16 and Citron Citron?

Gentleman N. 16 has top notes of Ginger, Passionfruit, Lime and Pepper, heart notes of Gin, Spices, Vodka and Mint, a base of Amber, Leather and Woody Notes. Citron Citron has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lime and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Mint, Marjoram and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Spices, Cedar and Cardamom.

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