Fragrance comparison

L'Eau de L'Artisan vs Gentleman

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 532 ratings analysed

L'Eau de L'Artisan

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.98530 votes

Rank #5,990 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Gentleman

Brocard

3.502 votes

Rank #63,079 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 2 of 3 categories.

L'Eau de L'Artisan
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

L'Eau de L'Artisan1/3

Gentleman2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Gentleman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau de L'Artisan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau de L'ArtisanL'Artisan Parfumeur

GentlemanBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 530 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

530 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

green65%

herbal53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LemonBasilVerbenaMintMarjoramTeaMossWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleLavenderLemonMintTea

Heart

GeraniumVerbenaFruitsRoseMate

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodCoumarinSage

InformationalShared notesLemon, Verbena, Mint and Tea. Durations are only published for L'Eau de L'Artisan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night32

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex70

Women16

Casual 43%Work 34%Date 15%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,990

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#63,079

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau de L'ArtisanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau de L'Artisan smells like stepping into a sunlit herb garden right after a morning rain shower. Sprayed on skin, it immediately bursts with tart lemon, crushed mint leaves, and bright lemon verbena. Within minutes, savory basil and marjoram step in, softening the citrus bite into a crisp cup of unsweetened green …

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Brocard Gentleman opens with an invigorating splash of tart lemon and juicy pineapple, immediately cooled by crushed mint leaves and crisp herbal tea. As the bright citrus top settles into the skin, the fragrance reveals a clean barbershop core powered by aromatic lavender, spicy geranium, and green mate leaves. Subtl…

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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, L'Eau de L'Artisan or Gentleman?

Gentleman takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Eau de L'Artisan is rated 3.98/5 from 530 votes; Gentleman is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose L'Eau de L'Artisan for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau de L'Artisan or Gentleman?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 60/100, L'Eau de L'Artisan 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau de L'Artisan and Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Verbena, Mint and Tea.

Is L'Eau de L'Artisan or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

L'Eau de L'Artisan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau de L'Artisan and Gentleman?

L'Eau de L'Artisan features Lemon, Basil, Verbena, Mint and Marjoram. Gentleman has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Verbena, Fruits and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Coumarin and Sage.