Fragrance comparison

Ultimate Zest vs Gentleman

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

Ultimate Zest

Parfums Vintage

4.673 votes

Rank #42,089 WoodyCamphor

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gentleman

Mahogany

4.0027 votes

Rank #32,889 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ultimate Zest
Choose it for a woody and camphor character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ultimate Zest1/4

Gentleman3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultimate ZestParfums Vintage

GentlemanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUltimate Zest

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value71

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

camphor88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

citrus53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

EucalyptusAustralian SandalwoodGingerMandarin OrangeVineCascaloneJuniperMuskIndian SandalwoodPink GrapefruitFrankincenseAmbrocenide

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sicilian LemonLavenderThujaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainGeraniumBasilGalbanumCardamom

Base

VetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Indian Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ultimate Zest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,889

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ultimate Zest by Parfums Vintage is a brisk woody aromatic fragrance that combines sharp citrus oils with crisp herbal and coniferous undertones. The opening introduces pink grapefruit, kaffir lime, citron, and mandarin orange, accented by a cool burst of eucalyptus, aldehydes, and gin-soaked juniper berries. As the i…

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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, Ultimate Zest or Gentleman?

Gentleman takes 3 of 4 categories. Ultimate Zest is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Ultimate Zest for a woody and camphor character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ultimate Zest or Gentleman?

Ultimate Zest lasts longest (Ultimate Zest 80/100, Gentleman 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultimate Zest or Gentleman?

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 53/100, Ultimate Zest 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ultimate Zest and Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Indian Sandalwood.

Is Ultimate Zest or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Ultimate Zest suits daytime wear; Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultimate Zest and Gentleman?

Ultimate Zest features Eucalyptus, Australian Sandalwood, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Vine. 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.