HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Gentleman Society vs Bad Boy
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Gentleman Society is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Bad Boy. Choose Gentleman Society when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
78/100
Longevity
68/100
73/100
Sillage
65/100
50%
Day Wear
50%
50%
Night Wear
50%
31%
Spring
30%
22%
Summer
20%
24%
Autumn
30%
22%
Winter
20%
167
Value (lower price wins)
133
Gentleman Society
Top
bergamot, orange blossom, sage
Heart
narcissus, violet leaf
Base
vetiver, cedar, vanilla
Bad Boy
Top
Black Pepper, White Pepper, Bergamot
Heart
Sage, Cedar
Base
Cocoa, Tonka Bean, Amberwood
Shared Notes (3)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Gentleman Society or Bad Boy better?
Gentleman Society is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Bad Boy. Choose Gentleman Society when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
Which lasts longer, Gentleman Society or Bad Boy?
Gentleman Society lasts longer. Gentleman Society is rated long lasting (8-10h) while Bad Boy is rated long lasting (6h - 8h).
Do Gentleman Society and Bad Boy smell similar?
They share 3 notes: bergamot, sage, cedar. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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