Pathos vs Gentleman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pathos takes 1 of 1 categories.
PathosChoose it for a violet and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GentlemanChoose it for a woody and powdery character.
Pathos1/1
Gentleman0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pathos
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PathosBougeGentlemanKÉNAZ PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothviolet100%
floral92%
leather84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
amber61%
woody100%
powdery92%
leather84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both leather and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Italian MandarinSaffronPepperNutmeg
Heart
VioletOsmanthusLabdanumMusk
Base
SuedePatchouliOakmossSandalwood
Top
GrapefruitBergamotGrass
Heart
Woody NotesSaffronJasmineVioletNutmeg
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodVanillaOakmossLeatherVetiverAmberSuede
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Violet and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#73,651
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#82,116
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPathosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPathos by Bouge pairs tart Italian mandarin and dry saffron in its first spray, cutting through a dark backdrop of pepper and nutmeg. As the top notes settle, sweet apricot tones from osmanthus blend with earthy violet leaf and warm labdanum. The base turns quiet and textured, grounding soft suede, cedar-like sandalwo…
Reviews →Gentleman by KÉNAZ Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, crushed green grass, and bitter bergamot. The citrus quickly clears to reveal a dry, powdery heart where violet leaf and saffron meet nutmeg and soft jasmine. As the fragrance settles, cashmere wood, suede, and dark leather form a solid backbone backe…
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, Pathos or Gentleman?
Pathos takes 1 of 1 categories. Pathos is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes; Gentleman is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pathos for a violet and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a woody and powdery character.
Do Pathos and Gentleman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Violet and Suede.
Is Pathos or Gentleman better for summer or winter?
Pathos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pathos and Gentleman?
Pathos has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Saffron, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Osmanthus, Labdanum and Musk, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Gentleman has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Grass, heart notes of Woody Notes, Saffron, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Oakmoss.
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