Fragrance comparison

Gravitas Essentia vs Rebellion

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

Gravitas Essentia

Naughton & Wilson

4.0263 votes

Rank #8,836 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Rebellion

Gritti

4.00109 votes

Rank #17,460 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Gravitas Essentia
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rebellion
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gravitas Essentia3/7

Rebellion3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gravitas EssentiaNaughton & Wilson

RebellionGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

Category winnerRebellionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

17%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

11%Hate

53 votes

45%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerGravitas EssentiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRebellion

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value43

Category winnerGravitas EssentiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CardamomBay LeafCorianderArtemisia

Base

VanillaPatchouliOakmossAmbergris

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lemon ZestBergamotMint

Heart2 to 4 hours

ShisoCypressFruits

Base5 to 8 hours

AmbergrisOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Rebellion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall86

Winter65

Day100

Night86

Category winnerRebellionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex7

Women5

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,836

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#17,460

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerGravitas EssentiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gravitas Essentia by Naughton & Wilson is a refined, modern take on the classic barbershop fougere. It opens with bright lavender and cooling mint, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and coriander before drying down to a smooth, creamy base of vanilla and oakmoss. This sophisticated, aromatic scent fits a mature …

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Rebellion by Gritti brings a sharp, crisp profile that bridges bright Mediterranean citrus and deep forest greenery. The scent begins with a zesty blast of lemon zest, bergamot, and a cool flicker of mint. As the initial brightness settles, the composition turns aromatic and herbaceous, highlighting crisp cypress need…

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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, Gravitas Essentia or Rebellion?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Gravitas Essentia is rated 4.02/5 from 63 votes; Rebellion is rated 4.00/5 from 109 votes. Choose Gravitas Essentia for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rebellion for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gravitas Essentia or Rebellion?

Rebellion lasts longest (Rebellion 70/100, Gravitas Essentia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gravitas Essentia or Rebellion?

Projection is very close: Gravitas Essentia 59/100, Rebellion 59/100 for sillage.

Do Gravitas Essentia and Rebellion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Gravitas Essentia or Rebellion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rebellion is the stronger pick. For winter, Gravitas Essentia is the stronger pick. Rebellion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gravitas Essentia and Rebellion?

Gravitas Essentia has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Coriander and Artemisia, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Ambergris. Rebellion has top notes of Lemon Zest, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Shiso, Cypress and Fruits, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss and Patchouli.