Fragrance comparison

Karst vs Gentleman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 609 ratings analysed

Karst

Aesop

3.95600 votes

Rank #6,318 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #41,513 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Karst
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Karst1/4

Gentleman3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KarstAesop

GentlemanGuepard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 600 votes

Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

38%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

501 votes

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotJuniperPink Pepper

Heart

RosemarySageCumin

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRosemaryAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

SageJuniperOrange BlossomCoriander

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper, Rosemary and Sage. Durations are only published for Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex62

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,318

PerfumerBarnabe Fillion

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#41,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKarstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karst opens with juniper, bergamot and pink pepper, then settles into salty herbs, dry woods and vetiver. It smells coastal without the usual synthetic aquatic feel, more like sea air moving through a rocky shoreline apothecary. It suits someone who wants a fresh scent with texture and restraint. The main drawback is…

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Gentleman Guepard by Guepard delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic profile built on bright citrus, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens immediately with sharp Amalfi lemon, tart bergamot, and fresh rosemary, creating an invigorating rush reminiscent of classic barbershop splashes. As the opening settles, th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Karst or Gentleman?

Gentleman takes 3 of 4 categories. Karst is rated 3.95/5 from 600 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Karst for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Karst or Gentleman?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 78/100, Karst 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Karst or Gentleman?

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 64/100, Karst 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Karst and Gentleman smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper, Rosemary and Sage.

Is Karst or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Gentleman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Karst and Gentleman?

Karst has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. Gentleman has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Juniper, Orange Blossom and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.