Fragrance comparison

Gentleman's Cologne vs Yseult

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Gentleman's Cologne

Castle Forbes

4.0727 votes

Rank #31,228 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Yseult

TRNP

4.2010 votes

Rank #34,593 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yseult takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gentleman's Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Yseult
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gentleman's Cologne2/5

Yseult3/5

Ratings & consensus: Yseult
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Yseult
Sillage & projection: Yseult
Value for money: Gentleman's Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gentleman's Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentleman's CologneCastle Forbes

YseultTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 49%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerYseultRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityYseult

SillageYseult

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGentleman's CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

mossy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

floral86%

earthy72%

mossy58%

fresh spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, mossy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderFern

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossWoody Notes

Notes

FernFloral NotesOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFern and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Gentleman's Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer37

Fall79

Winter42

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex6

Women13

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,593

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGentleman's CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castle Forbes Gentleman's Cologne delivers a clean, traditional barbershop experience built on natural Scottish grooming craft. It opens with an invigorating burst of pressed lemon peel, bitter bergamot, and sunny citrus oils that immediately wake up your senses. As the bright opening settles, crisp highland lavender …

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TRNP Yseult opens with a sharp burst of bitter fern and wet leaf matter. As the intense greenery settles, soft unclassified floral notes emerge over a thick base of dark oakmoss and peaty soil. It fits crisp rainy days when you want a raw botanical scent that stays grounded in nature.

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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's Cologne or Yseult?

Yseult takes 3 of 5 categories. Gentleman's Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 27 votes; Yseult is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Gentleman's Cologne for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yseult for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman's Cologne or Yseult?

Yseult lasts longest (Yseult 76/100, Gentleman's Cologne 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman's Cologne or Yseult?

Yseult projects furthest (Yseult 65/100, Gentleman's Cologne 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman's Cologne and Yseult smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Fern and Oakmoss.

Is Gentleman's Cologne or Yseult better for summer or winter?

Gentleman's Cologne suits daytime wear; Yseult suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman's Cologne and Yseult?

Gentleman's Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Fern, a base of Oakmoss and Woody Notes. Yseult features Fern, Floral Notes and Oakmoss.