Fragrance comparison

Reveal Men vs Modern Gentleman

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,533 ratings analysed

4 wins

Reveal Men

Calvin Klein

3.941,515 votes

Rank #25,403 AquaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Modern Gentleman

Joseph Abboud

4.0618 votes

Rank #48,712 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reveal Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Reveal Men
Choose it for a aquatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Modern Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Reveal Men4/5

Modern Gentleman1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reveal MenCalvin Klein

Modern GentlemanJoseph Abboud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,515 votes

Have 54%Had 19%Want 27%

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 79%Had 7%Want 14%

Category winnerReveal MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,515 votes

39%Love

28%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityReveal Men

SillageReveal Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value83

Category winnerModern GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MelonBrandyPearMastic or LentisqueGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

AgaveSaltSuedeClary Sage

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanAmberVetiver

Top

Clary SageCitrusPearPeppermint

Heart

GeraniumGingerSuede

Base

Cashmere MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesPear, Ginger, Suede and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Reveal Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer56

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night90

Spring90

Summer100

Fall80

Winter50

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex24

Women1

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,403

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Marypierre Julien, Olivier Gillotin, Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReveal MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reveal Men by Calvin Klein balances sweet fruitiness with salty, warm undertones. The fragrance opens with a rich wave of melon and ripe pear spiked by boozy brandy, sharp ginger, and herbal mastic. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct heart of agave nectar, mineral salt, soft suede, and clary sage adds an ar…

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Modern Gentleman by Joseph Abboud delivers a clean, sweet opening of fresh peppermint and pear that feels crisp on warm spring days. The scent settles into a base of warm cashmere musk and earthy vetiver, creating an easygoing daily wear option for a casual office environment.

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, Reveal Men or Modern Gentleman?

Reveal Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Reveal Men is rated 3.94/5 from 1,515 votes; Modern Gentleman is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Reveal Men for a aquatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Modern Gentleman for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reveal Men or Modern Gentleman?

Reveal Men lasts longest (Reveal Men 72/100, Modern Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reveal Men or Modern Gentleman?

Reveal Men projects furthest (Reveal Men 62/100, Modern Gentleman 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reveal Men and Modern Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Ginger, Suede and Clary Sage.

Is Reveal Men or Modern Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Reveal Men suits daytime wear; Modern Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reveal Men and Modern Gentleman?

Reveal Men has top notes of Melon, Brandy, Pear and Mastic or Lentisque, heart notes of Agave, Salt, Suede and Clary Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver. Modern Gentleman has top notes of Clary Sage, Citrus, Pear and Peppermint, heart notes of Geranium, Ginger and Suede, a base of Cashmere Musk and Vetiver.