Fragrance comparison

Gentleman N. 17 vs Hilton

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gentleman N. 17

Parfums Constantine

3.836 votes

Rank #60,763 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Hilton

Royal Cosmetic

5.001 votes

Rank #63,887 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman N. 17 takes 1 of 2 categories.

Gentleman N. 17
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hilton
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

Gentleman N. 171/2

Hilton0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Gentleman N. 17

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman N. 17Parfums Constantine

HiltonRoyal Cosmetic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

lavender42%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match81%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperLavenderDavanaCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

CedarVetiverOlibanum

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

CedarVetiver

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGentleman N. 17Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Constantine Gentleman N. 17 opens with an immediate snap of sharp grapefruit and bright bergamot. That initial citrus sparkle quickly meets a brisk wave of black pepper and clean lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, herbal davana adds a subtle, tea-like sweetness while crushed cardamom introduces dry warm…

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Hilton by Royal Cosmetic is a crisp, bright citrus and spice fragrance built for effortless daytime wear. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and sunny bergamot that feels as refreshing as a cold shower on a humid morning. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens int…

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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. 17 or Hilton?

Gentleman N. 17 takes 1 of 2 categories. Gentleman N. 17 is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Hilton is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 17 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hilton for a citrus and aromatic character.

Do Gentleman N. 17 and Hilton smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pepper and Cardamom.

Is Gentleman N. 17 or Hilton better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 17 suits daytime wear; Hilton suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 17 and Hilton?

Gentleman N. 17 has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Davana and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Olibanum. Hilton has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Vetiver.