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The year 2021 gave us Gentleman No. 17 Parfums Constantine. This is a masculine fragrance rooted in the spicy and wood families. The fragrance is presented as eau de toilette.
Country of origin — Russia, and that already says something about the quality. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The composition of Gentleman No. 17 evolves as a layered story, where layers reveal themselves with precision and warmth. The signature of Parfums Constantine comes through in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette emphasizes the depth and body this composition needs.
At the note-group layer the composition is built around Citrus, Spicy, Green and Wood. The framework further includes Balsamic. From a family perspective the fragrance belongs to Spicy and Wood.
In the first seconds you catch invigorating sunny opening notes: Bergamot and Grapefruit.
In the heart you notice Black Pepper, Cardamom, Davana and Lavender keeping a warm-spicy direction.
The internal accord map rests on these accords: Balsamic, Aromatic, Citrus and Wood forming a compact and readable structure. Additional accords such as Spicy add depth to the backdrop. The stylistic positioning is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Taken together Gentleman No. 17 sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail. These are the fragrances best judged in wear.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Parfums Constantine |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | Russia |
| Website | http://www.parfums-constantine.com/ |
| Year of production | 2021 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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