Fragrance comparison

Notre-Dame vs Perfect Gentleman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Notre-Dame

Claude Andre Hebert

4.001 votes

Rank #65,447 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Perfect Gentleman

Pino Silvestre

3.7621 votes

Rank #39,481 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perfect Gentleman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Notre-Dame
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Perfect Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Notre-Dame1/3

Perfect Gentleman2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Perfect Gentleman
Sillage & projection: Notre-Dame
Value for money: Not scored
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

Notre-DameClaude Andre Hebert

Perfect GentlemanPino Silvestre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPerfect Gentleman

SillageNotre-Dame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamotCinnamonRed BerriesPepperGinger

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisLilyOrange Blossom

Base2 to 3 hours

IncenseTonka BeanHeliotropeWhite Musk

Top

LemonMandarin OrangePepperBay LeafNutmeg

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderOrange BlossomPatchouliGuaiac WoodIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pepper, Iris and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Notre-Dame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring90

Summer50

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,447

PerfumerClaude André Héber

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPerfect GentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Notre-Dame by Claude Andre Hebert presents a lively collision of bright orchard fruit and sharp counterpoints. The opening delivers a sharp burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, rapidly charged by cinnamon, ginger, pepper, and red berries. As the initial zest settles, an elegant floral core emerges through powdery ir…

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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.

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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, Notre-Dame or Perfect Gentleman?

Perfect Gentleman takes 2 of 3 categories. Notre-Dame is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Perfect Gentleman is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes. Choose Notre-Dame for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Perfect Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Notre-Dame or Perfect Gentleman?

Perfect Gentleman lasts longest (Perfect Gentleman 53/100, Notre-Dame 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Notre-Dame or Perfect Gentleman?

Notre-Dame projects furthest (Notre-Dame 63/100, Perfect Gentleman 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Notre-Dame and Perfect Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Iris and Orange Blossom.

Is Notre-Dame or Perfect Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Notre-Dame suits day or night wear; Perfect Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Notre-Dame and Perfect Gentleman?

Notre-Dame has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Red Berries, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Orange Blossom, a base of Incense, Tonka Bean, Heliotrope and White Musk. 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.