18 community ratings

Gentleman's Code (Black)

Name: Gentleman's Code (Black)
Brand: Otto Kern

2025MenModern

5.9/ 10

Community score
18 ratings

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Otto Kern Gentleman's Code (Black) is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with pineapple, cardamom and grapefruit and warms into cinnamon, lavender and vanilla.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.3 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 28% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Creamy

What does Gentleman's Code (Black) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits everyday wear and reads clearly masculine.

The opening pairs the fruity freshness of pineapple with grapefruit and the warmth of cardamom. In the heart, cinnamon, mugwort and lavender add a green, spicy tone. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and cistus settles into a creamy, sweet and woody finish, with a synthetic accord running through it. Tom Tailor Cool Mind and Mercedes-Benz Sign have a close profile.