Fragrance comparison

Rodeo vs Gentleman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

1 wins

Rodeo

Byredo

3.7064 votes

Rank #12,921 LeatherPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman

KÉNAZ Perfumes

1.001 votes

Rank #82,794 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rodeo takes 1 of 1 categories.

Rodeo
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Rodeo1/1

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: Rodeo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RodeoByredo

GentlemanKÉNAZ Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

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 hate

41%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

powdery91%

violet83%

animalic74%

woody65%

musky56%

woody100%

powdery92%

leather84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both leather, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Leather

Heart

SuedeViolet

Base

VetiverBlack Amber

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGrass

Heart

Woody NotesSaffronJasmineVioletNutmeg

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodVanillaOakmossLeatherVetiverAmberSuede

InformationalShared notesLeather, Suede, Violet and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer18

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night48

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,921

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#82,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRodeoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rodeo by Byredo captures an imagined, cinematic take on the American West. It balances the grit of leather with the soft, powdery pull of violet and suede. This unisex fragrance leans toward an introspective, clean aesthetic rather than a rugged, animalic one, making it suitable for professional settings or transition…

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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…

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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, Rodeo or Gentleman?

Rodeo takes 1 of 1 categories. Rodeo is rated 3.70/5 from 64 votes; Gentleman is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rodeo for a leather and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a woody and powdery character.

Do Rodeo and Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Suede, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Rodeo or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Rodeo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rodeo and Gentleman?

Rodeo has top notes of Leather, heart notes of Suede and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Black Amber. 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.