Fragrance comparison

Paris – Deauville vs Gentleman

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,351 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paris – Deauville

Chanel

4.141,324 votes

Rank #28,671 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman

Mahogany

4.0027 votes

Rank #31,473 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris – Deauville takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paris – Deauville
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Paris – Deauville4/7

Gentleman3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – DeauvilleChanel

GentlemanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 1,324 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 35%

Category winnerParis – DeauvilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,324 votes

33%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerParis – DeauvilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageParis – Deauville

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value71

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

floral50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilLimeBergamotSicilian OrangePetitgrainLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesHedioneJasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

Top

Sicilian LemonLavenderThujaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainGeraniumBasilGalbanumCardamom

Base

VetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lime, Petitgrain and Lemon. Durations are only published for Paris – Deauville, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night26

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerGentlemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex57

Women35

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,671

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,473

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerParis – DeauvilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Paris - Deauville captures the brisk energy of an afternoon walk along the Normandy coast. The first spray releases a bitter burst of green basil, crushed petitgrain, and sparkling Sicilian orange. It bites immediately. There is zero heavy sugar here. Instead, sunny bergamot and sharp lime cut through the air b…

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Gentleman by Mahogany opens with a burst of Sicilian Lemon and Lavender, settling into a green heart of Basil and Geranium before finishing on a warm base of Vetiver and Amber. Designed for men seeking an easygoing fougere, this scent offers an approachable style that is simple to enjoy during daytime wear.

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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, Paris – Deauville or Gentleman?

Paris – Deauville takes 4 of 7 categories. Paris – Deauville is rated 4.14/5 from 1,324 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Paris – Deauville for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Deauville or Gentleman?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 62/100, Paris – Deauville 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Deauville or Gentleman?

Projection is very close: Paris – Deauville 55/100, Gentleman 53/100 for sillage.

Do Paris – Deauville and Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Lime, Petitgrain and Lemon.

Is Paris – Deauville or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gentleman is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentleman is the stronger pick. Paris – Deauville suits daytime wear; Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Deauville and Gentleman?

Paris – Deauville has top notes of Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Orange, heart notes of Green Notes, Hedione, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli. Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lavender, Thuja and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Geranium, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.