HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Gentleman Society vs Percival
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Both perform at a similar level, but Gentleman Society delivers it for noticeably less money — making it the better value pick. Choose Percival only if you specifically prefer its note profile.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
78/100
Longevity
76/100
73/100
Sillage
74/100
50%
Day Wear
70%
50%
Night Wear
30%
31%
Spring
35%
22%
Summer
30%
24%
Autumn
25%
22%
Winter
10%
167
Value (lower price wins)
48
Gentleman Society
Top
bergamot, orange blossom, sage
Heart
narcissus, violet leaf
Base
vetiver, cedar, vanilla
Percival
Top
Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Apple
Heart
Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine
Base
Ambroxan, Musk, Cedarwood
Shared Notes (2)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Gentleman Society or Percival better?
Both perform at a similar level, but Gentleman Society delivers it for noticeably less money — making it the better value pick. Choose Percival only if you specifically prefer its note profile.
Which lasts longer, Gentleman Society or Percival?
Gentleman Society lasts longer. Gentleman Society is rated long lasting (8-10h) while Percival is rated moderate to long lasting (6h - 8h).
Do Gentleman Society and Percival smell similar?
They share 2 notes: bergamot, violet leaf. There is some overlap, but each retains a distinct identity.
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