Fragrance comparison

Gentlewoman vs Perpetua

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,380 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gentlewoman

Juliette Has A Gun

3.511,331 votes

Rank #6,020 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Perpetua

Fulton & Roark · 2023

4.0249 votes

Rank #28,615 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentlewoman takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gentlewoman
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Perpetua
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentlewoman4/5

Perpetua1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlewomanJuliette Has A Gun

PerpetuaFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 1,331 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 56%Had 19%Want 25%

Category winnerPerpetuaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

1,145 votes

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGentlewoman

SillageGentlewoman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value29

Category winnerGentlewomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

lavender61%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamotBitter Orange Blossom

Heart

LavenderOrange BlossomAlmondCoumarin

Base

MuskAmbroxanWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

NeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineAmber

Base4-6 hrs

CoumarinCedar

InformationalShared notesNeroli and Coumarin. Durations are only published for Perpetua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex49

Women41

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,020

PerfumerRomano Ricci

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#28,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews3

Category winnerGentlewomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentlewoman by Juliette Has A Gun presents a crisp, modern take on the traditional citrus cologne. It leads with a sharp, invigorating burst of neroli and bergamot, settling into a clean heart of lavender and almond. Designed for those seeking an androgynous, polished aesthetic, it serves as an excellent daily choice …

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Perpetua by Fulton & Roark captures the brisk collision of coastal Pacific timber and salt-dusted sea wind. The first spray releases a sharp flash of bitter neroli and tart lemon. It wakes you up. That initial citrus brightness soon calms into an airy heart of gentle jasmine and golden amber. It smells clean and sunli…

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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, Gentlewoman or Perpetua?

Gentlewoman takes 4 of 5 categories. Gentlewoman is rated 3.51/5 from 1,331 votes; Perpetua is rated 4.02/5 from 49 votes. Choose Gentlewoman for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Perpetua for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentlewoman or Perpetua?

Gentlewoman lasts longest (Gentlewoman 64/100, Perpetua 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentlewoman or Perpetua?

Gentlewoman projects furthest (Gentlewoman 58/100, Perpetua 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentlewoman and Perpetua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli and Coumarin.

Is Gentlewoman or Perpetua better for summer or winter?

Perpetua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentlewoman and Perpetua?

Gentlewoman has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Bitter Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Almond and Coumarin, a base of Musk, Ambroxan and Woody Notes. Perpetua has top notes of Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Amber, a base of Coumarin and Cedar.