Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 16 vs Creation Intense Noir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Gentleman N. 16

Parfums Constantine

4.001 votes

Rank #63,803 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Creation Intense Noir

Baug Sons

4.2010 votes

Rank #44,889 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation Intense Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gentleman N. 16
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Creation Intense Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gentleman N. 161/4

Creation Intense Noir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 16
Sillage & projection: Creation Intense Noir
Value for money: Creation Intense Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation Intense Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 16Parfums Constantine

Creation Intense NoirBaug Sons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%

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

50%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 16

SillageCreation Intense Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value91

Category winnerCreation Intense NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather91%

woody83%

animalic74%

fresh65%

fruity56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

animalic77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both amber, leather and 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

GingerLimeCaviarPepperPassionfruit

Heart

MintSpicesVodkaGin

Base

AmberLeatherWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesGinger, Passionfruit, Lime and Pepper. 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

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 38%Date 29%Casual 20%Work 13%

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCreation Intense NoirHigher 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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Creation Intense Noir by Baug Sons opens with a sharp burst of lime, cold caviar, and black pepper, creating a boozy, metallic sizzle that immediately grabs attention. As the initial flash calms down, a heavy heart of iced vodka, gin, and crushed mint leaf emerges, keeping the top notes crisp over a warming base. It s…

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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 Creation Intense Noir?

Creation Intense Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Gentleman N. 16 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Creation Intense Noir is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 16 for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Creation Intense Noir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 16 or Creation Intense Noir?

Gentleman N. 16 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 16 100/100, Creation Intense Noir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 16 or Creation Intense Noir?

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

Do Gentleman N. 16 and Creation Intense Noir smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, leather and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Passionfruit, Lime and Pepper.

Is Gentleman N. 16 or Creation Intense Noir better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 16 suits evening wear; Creation Intense Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 16 and Creation Intense Noir?

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. Creation Intense Noir has top notes of Ginger, Lime, Caviar and Pepper, heart notes of Mint, Spices, Vodka and Gin, a base of Amber, Leather and Woody Notes.