Fragrance comparison

Prowl vs Gentleman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 205 ratings analysed

4 wins

Prowl

Avon

4.22178 votes

Rank #10,227 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman

Mahogany

4.0027 votes

Rank #33,834 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prowl takes 4 of 7 categories.

Prowl
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Prowl4/7

Gentleman2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProwlAvon

GentlemanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 13%Had 66%Want 22%

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 35%

Category winnerProwlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

178 votes

33%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerProwlMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageProwl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value71

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumOrchidJasminePink Peony

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwood

Top

Sicilian LemonLavenderThujaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainGeraniumBasilGalbanumCardamom

Base

VetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer14

Fall100

Winter83

Day95

Night100

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerGentlemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#33,834

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerProwlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prowl by Avon is a floral woody musk that leans into spicy, lactonic, and amber warmth. Launched in 2000, it features a unique opening of cardamom and mandarin orange, drying down into a resinous, sandalwood-heavy base. It is a standout choice for cold, sunny afternoons when you want something intimate, spicy, and gro…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Prowl or Gentleman?

Prowl takes 4 of 7 categories. Prowl is rated 4.22/5 from 178 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Prowl for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Prowl or Gentleman?

They last about the same: Prowl 62/100, Gentleman 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Prowl or Gentleman?

Prowl projects furthest (Prowl 58/100, Gentleman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prowl and Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Amber.

Is Prowl or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prowl and Gentleman?

Prowl has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Orchid, Jasmine and Pink Peony, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.