L'Artiste vs Perfect Gentleman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Artiste takes 4 of 5 categories.
L'ArtisteChoose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perfect GentlemanChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
L'Artiste4/5
Perfect Gentleman1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Artiste
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Artiste
- Sillage & projection
- L'Artiste
- Value for money
- L'Artiste
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Perfect Gentleman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'ArtisteLe ParfumeurPerfect GentlemanPino SilvestreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 42%Had 28%Want 30%
3.76/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 47%Had 5%Want 48%
Category winnerL'ArtisteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
65%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
19%Love
48%Like
24%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Artiste
SillageL'Artiste
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'ArtisteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
marine90%
aromatic80%
woody70%
white floral60%
sweet50%
woody100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
OrangeSea waterMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orange BlossomCedarPepper
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskAmber
Top
LemonMandarin OrangePepperBay LeafNutmeg
Heart
HeliotropeLavenderOrange BlossomPatchouliGuaiac WoodIris
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Pepper. Durations are only published for L'Artiste, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall29
Winter14
Day100
Night25
Spring90
Summer50
Fall90
Winter100
Day100
Night73
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,232
PerfumerRobert Romanille
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,182
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerPerfect GentlemanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Artiste by Le Parfumeur is an oriental woody fragrance for men built around a bright Mediterranean theme. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh orange and juicy mandarin orange, lifted by a breezy sea water accord that brings a distinct salty freshness. As the bright citrus top settles, an aromatic core of ora…
Reviews →Perfect Gentleman by Pino Silvestre shifts the brand away from its classic pine-heavy heritage. This fragrance offers a modern mix of bright citrus, dry spices, and warm woods. Ideal for crisp autumn mornings, it wraps the wearer in a powdery, vanilla-tinged aura that feels classic yet updated.
Reviews →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, L'Artiste or Perfect Gentleman?
L'Artiste takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Artiste is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Perfect Gentleman is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes. Choose L'Artiste for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perfect Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Artiste or Perfect Gentleman?
L'Artiste lasts longest (L'Artiste 60/100, Perfect Gentleman 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Artiste or Perfect Gentleman?
L'Artiste projects furthest (L'Artiste 67/100, Perfect Gentleman 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Artiste and Perfect Gentleman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Pepper.
Is L'Artiste or Perfect Gentleman better for summer or winter?
L'Artiste suits daytime wear; Perfect Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Artiste and Perfect Gentleman?
L'Artiste has top notes of Orange, Sea water and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cedar and Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber. Perfect Gentleman has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cedar.
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