Fragrance comparison

Vodka Wild vs Gentleman N. 12

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 290 ratings analysed

Vodka Wild

Paris Elysees

3.99285 votes

Rank #17,589 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Gentleman N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.805 votes

Rank #65,370 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman N. 12 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vodka Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gentleman N. 12
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Vodka Wild2/5

Gentleman N. 123/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 12
Sillage & projection: Gentleman N. 12
Value for money: Vodka Wild
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gentleman N. 12
Fragranxe ranking: Vodka Wild

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vodka WildParis Elysees

Gentleman N. 12Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 285 votes

Have 58%Had 27%Want 15%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

40%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

285 votes

0%Love

80%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 12

SillageGentleman N. 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVodka WildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

lavender60%

woody50%

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

PepperBlack PepperLavenderPatchoulielemiVetiverGeranium

Base3 to 4 hours

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderelemiSichuan PepperVetiverPink PepperPatchouliGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanLabdanumCedar

Category winnerGentleman N. 12Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall87

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#65,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVodka WildHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vodka Wild by Paris Elysees delivers a crisp, everyday scent designed around brisk aromatics and sharp citrus. The fragrance opens with a vivid burst of bergamot and sweet orange, quickly followed by a punch of black pepper and clean lavender. As the middle notes unfold, geranium, elemi, vetiver, and patchouli introdu…

Reviews →

Gentleman N. 12 by Parfums Constantine is a crisp aromatic fougere engineered for reliable daily wear. The fragrance opens with a brisk, zesty snap of Calabrian bergamot paired with crushed black pepper. This sharp citrus burst quickly softens as an herbal core of fresh French lavender, rosy geranium, and pink pepper …

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, Vodka Wild or Gentleman N. 12?

Gentleman N. 12 takes 3 of 5 categories. Vodka Wild is rated 3.99/5 from 285 votes; Gentleman N. 12 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Vodka Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman N. 12 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vodka Wild or Gentleman N. 12?

They last about the same: Gentleman N. 12 60/100, Vodka Wild 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vodka Wild or Gentleman N. 12?

Gentleman N. 12 projects furthest (Gentleman N. 12 60/100, Vodka Wild 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vodka Wild and Gentleman N. 12 smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Vodka Wild or Gentleman N. 12 better for summer or winter?

Vodka Wild suits daytime wear; Gentleman N. 12 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka Wild and Gentleman N. 12?

Vodka Wild has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Black Pepper, Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum. Gentleman N. 12 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, elemi, Sichuan Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar.