Fragrance comparison

Peignoir vs Gentilhomme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

Peignoir

Amberfig

4.4233 votes

Rank #31,340 LavenderAmber

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Gentilhomme

Weil

4.009 votes

Rank #44,706 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Peignoir
Choose it for a lavender and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gentilhomme
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Peignoir2/4

Gentilhomme2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Peignoir
Sillage & projection: Gentilhomme
Value for money: Gentilhomme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Peignoir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PeignoirAmberfig

GentilhommeWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 48%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPeignoir

SillageGentilhomme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value60

Category winnerGentilhommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

green100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainSicilian BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderLeatherJasmineTonka Bean

Base

AmbroxanOakmossCedarPatchouli

Top

Green NotesBergamotGalbanumMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

Lemon VerbenaCarnationPetitgrainHayJasmine

Base

CedarLeatherMuskOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer64

Fall100

Winter36

Day96

Night100

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex7

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,340

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,706

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPeignoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Peignoir by Amberfig is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for women and men. Peignoir was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Petitgrain, Sicilian Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lavender, Leather, Jasmine and Tonka Bean; base notes are Ambroxan, Oakmoss, Cedar …

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Weil Gentilhomme opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and bitter bergamot, immediately establishing its retro aromatic character. As it settles on the skin, a dry hay accord and herbaceous lemon verbena emerge, creating a crisp, grassy texture. The base resolves into a dry mix of oakmoss, cedar, and a subtle leather n…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Peignoir or Gentilhomme?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Peignoir is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Gentilhomme is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Peignoir for a lavender and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gentilhomme for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Peignoir or Gentilhomme?

Peignoir lasts longest (Peignoir 78/100, Gentilhomme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peignoir or Gentilhomme?

Gentilhomme projects furthest (Gentilhomme 68/100, Peignoir 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peignoir and Gentilhomme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Leather.

Is Peignoir or Gentilhomme better for summer or winter?

Peignoir suits day or night wear; Gentilhomme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Peignoir and Gentilhomme?

Peignoir has top notes of Petitgrain, Sicilian Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Leather, Jasmine and Tonka Bean, a base of Ambroxan, Oakmoss, Cedar and Patchouli. Gentilhomme has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Carnation, Petitgrain and Hay, a base of Cedar, Leather, Musk and Oakmoss.