Fragrance comparison

Yseult vs Gentleman's Cologne

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Yseult

TRNP

4.2010 votes

Rank #34,593 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman's Cologne

Castle Forbes

4.0727 votes

Rank #31,228 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yseult takes 3 of 5 categories.

Yseult
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gentleman's Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Yseult3/5

Gentleman's Cologne2/5

Ratings & consensus: Yseult
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Yseult
Sillage & projection: Yseult
Value for money: Gentleman's Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gentleman's Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YseultTRNP

Gentleman's CologneCastle Forbes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.07/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 49%

Category winnerYseultRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityYseult

SillageYseult

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winnerGentleman's CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral86%

earthy72%

mossy58%

fresh spicy44%

woody30%

citrus100%

woody90%

mossy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, mossy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FernFloral NotesOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderFern

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesFern and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Gentleman's Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer37

Fall79

Winter42

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men81

Unisex6

Women13

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,593

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGentleman's CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TRNP Yseult opens with a sharp burst of bitter fern and wet leaf matter. As the intense greenery settles, soft unclassified floral notes emerge over a thick base of dark oakmoss and peaty soil. It fits crisp rainy days when you want a raw botanical scent that stays grounded in nature.

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Castle Forbes Gentleman's Cologne delivers a clean, traditional barbershop experience built on natural Scottish grooming craft. It opens with an invigorating burst of pressed lemon peel, bitter bergamot, and sunny citrus oils that immediately wake up your senses. As the bright opening settles, crisp highland lavender …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Yseult or Gentleman's Cologne?

Yseult takes 3 of 5 categories. Yseult is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Gentleman's Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 27 votes. Choose Yseult for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gentleman's Cologne for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Yseult or Gentleman's Cologne?

Yseult lasts longest (Yseult 76/100, Gentleman's Cologne 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yseult or Gentleman's Cologne?

Yseult projects furthest (Yseult 65/100, Gentleman's Cologne 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yseult and Gentleman's Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Fern and Oakmoss.

Is Yseult or Gentleman's Cologne better for summer or winter?

Yseult suits evening wear; Gentleman's Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yseult and Gentleman's Cologne?

Yseult features Fern, Floral Notes and Oakmoss. Gentleman's Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Fern, a base of Oakmoss and Woody Notes.