Fragrance comparison

Gentlemen vs Stunning

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Gentlemen

Lee Cooper Originals

3.8825 votes

Rank #19,221 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Stunning

Soul Of Mine

4.0017 votes

Rank #38,338 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stunning takes 4 of 6 categories.

Gentlemen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Stunning
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gentlemen2/6

Stunning4/6

Ratings & consensus: Stunning
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stunning
Sillage & projection: Stunning
Value for money: Gentlemen
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Stunning
Fragranxe ranking: Gentlemen

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemenLee Cooper Originals

StunningSoul Of Mine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 36%

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerStunningRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

35%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityStunning

SillageStunning

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGentlemenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesRosemaryCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonNutmegGinger

Base5-6 hrs

LeatherAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

CardamomPlumCitrusesBergamotGreen NotesLavender

Heart3-4 hrs

NutmegCinnamonCuminRoseJasmineViolet

Base7-10 hrs

LeatherCedarAgarwood (Oud)IncensePatchouli

Category winnerStunningLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall93

Winter47

Day100

Night43

Spring38

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 19%Party 11%

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#38,338

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGentlemenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentlemen by Lee Cooper Originals delivers an unexpected kick of dry spice and brisk citrus. The cardamom hits immediately. It opens with sharp citrus peels and brisk rosemary, though expect three minutes of stinging alcohol solvent before the oils settle down. Then the warmth unfolds. You get ground cinnamon and pung…

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Stunning by Soul Of Mine opens with a bold burst of crushed cardamom, dark ripe plum, and bright bergamot that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a rich blanket of warm cinnamon and ground nutmeg unfolds across the skin, giving the scent a cozy, spicy warmth reminiscent of freshly…

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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, Gentlemen or Stunning?

Stunning takes 4 of 6 categories. Gentlemen is rated 3.88/5 from 25 votes; Stunning is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose Gentlemen for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Stunning for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentlemen or Stunning?

Stunning lasts longest (Stunning 83/100, Gentlemen 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentlemen or Stunning?

Stunning projects furthest (Stunning 83/100, Gentlemen 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentlemen and Stunning smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Gentlemen or Stunning better for summer or winter?

Gentlemen suits daytime wear; Stunning suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentlemen and Stunning?

Gentlemen has top notes of Citruses, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Leather, Amber and Musk. Stunning has top notes of Cardamom, Plum, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cumin and Rose, a base of Leather, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.