Fragrance comparison

Gentlemen vs Ulan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gentlemen

Lee Cooper Originals

3.8825 votes

Rank #19,221 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Ulan

Provence & Nature

4.002 votes

Rank #58,419 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentlemen takes 5 of 5 categories.

Gentlemen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ulan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gentlemen5/5

Ulan0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemenLee Cooper Originals

UlanProvence & Nature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 36%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentlemen

SillageGentlemen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGentlemenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCypressCardamomGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

RosemaryCitrusesNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliTonka BeanMoss

Category winnerGentlemenLongest dry-down: 5-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall93

Winter47

Day100

Night43

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Ulan by Provence & Nature captures the crisp, sun-drenched feel of southern French hillsides with an invigorating woody aromatic blend. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crushed green notes, immediately backed by the dry, piney aroma of Mediterranean cypress and a brisk pinch of cool cardamom. As …

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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 Ulan?

Gentlemen takes 5 of 5 categories. Gentlemen is rated 3.88/5 from 25 votes; Ulan is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gentlemen for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ulan for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentlemen or Ulan?

Gentlemen lasts longest (Gentlemen 68/100, Ulan 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentlemen or Ulan?

Gentlemen projects furthest (Gentlemen 61/100, Ulan 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentlemen and Ulan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Rosemary, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Gentlemen or Ulan better for summer or winter?

Gentlemen suits daytime wear; Ulan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentlemen and Ulan?

Gentlemen has top notes of Citruses, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Leather, Amber and Musk. Ulan has top notes of Bergamot, Cypress, Cardamom and Green Notes, heart notes of Rosemary, Citruses and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Moss.