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Yelena2145 – :
You know that scene at the start of 2001: A Space Odyssey? Where the film cuts from a bone to a space station? Well, the evolution of my fragrance journey occurred a bit like that. I went from teenage Adidas/insignia scents straight to this. A very long time ago, back when I was approaching my 21st birthday my first love bought me a bottle of Gentleman. It was the first serious perfume I ever owned and opened a doorway into a love of perfume and fragrance that I didn’t step through until a decade or two later (when I had money, basically). It was never an everyday wear for me so I couldn’t ever really regard it as my signature but I do love it and will love it for evermore. Every now and then a Goddess on a perfume counter will try to push one of the flankers on me. I smile and act polite but I want to be taken back to the time when I was 21 and fell in love. I wonder what she’s doing now.
Friedasfan – :
@ali ad.
.. glad u like it …. like I said it’s not that bad ….. at least it resembles the old old vintage in some way…..
And still is better then all new flankers
shpik – :
Finally, a reformulation that actually takes a step or two in the right direction. Nice work Givenchy!
sorry-sogy – :
@Gustave
The Vintage has Silver label arround the bottle and Paris France in small Font down in the front of the Bottle, the size is in CC or g but the later vintage version has ml.
Dmitryi73 – :
@Midoh
Thank you.
Should the label be all around the bottle or just the front? And what colour should it be (the label)? Would the font size or colour give an indication?
Regards
Дмитрий-ПК – :
@Gustave
Silver cap and Black Cap.
The Vintage has Big sticker arround the bottle.
promalp2006 – :
I’m confused by all the silver and black tops thing,can someone explain how the vintage should look like please?
ocw795Diobtetty – :
@midoh bottle with silver top was still ok one after that was with the black top and this was just terrible.
New one has still black top but the box has no silver edges and it’s written on the box GIVENCHY GENTLEMAN ORIGINAL
guys nothing compares to the first original formula as it was just the most beautiful fragrance on the planet and it’s a shame they distorting it whatever reason is behind it.
But last formula it’s a good compromise
All that niche perfumery is just a joke ……..there are some good or ok perfumes but
DIOR
GIVENCHY
CHANEL
MUGLER are epics and nothing will change that
Leave the old classics and do not destroy them and they will sale
Butorr – :
@ Quasar
how you compare it to the 2007 Version?
fbibqllpoix – :
Yes I am sure
They have changed it again (5th time)
They got red of dirty cheap patchouli undertone
Patchouli is soft airy muddy and more blended
All smell more easy natural and fresh
No jokes it’s beautiful again
New packaging hasn’t got silver corners it mostly black and it is says
GIVENCHY EAU DE TOILETTE ORIGINAL
TillDeetBuime – :
@Quasar How did you know it was reformulated?
Besides the scent being closer to the vintage, is the box/flacon any different than the last one?
timurtoleuov – :
OMG OMG OMG OMG
GUYZZZ THE LATEST REFOLMULATION
SMELLS GEORGOUS
VERY SMILIAR TO THE VINTAGE ONE
WELL BALANCED SMOOTH AND JUST SO BEAUTIFUL
ITS GOING TO BE GREATEST HIT AGAIN
GoLOVeR – :
This is old fashioned barbershop stuff and i dont mean it in a bad way at all. Its deep, complex and well blended but its created in 1974 and it smells like it. However if you are into this kind of scents, you shouldnt miss out on Helmut Langs Eau de Cologne. Its a beautiful and modernized version of this genre and could easily be worn by an older gentleman aswell as a 30 years old.
Metbraun – :
Hello, is this the old version (silver cap and SMALL sticker like the photo of fragrantica) and do you advice to buy it?
How you compare it to the Vintage (silver cap and BIG sticker)
There is the same but with BLACK cap and small sticker, is the newest version?
Ridik32-78 – :
I don’t understand the purpose of Givenchy to create another perfume with the same name. This 1974 version will allways be the eternal Gentleman for me…
I have always been fond of some established perfume designers outside the “Big 3” (Chanel, YSL and Dior). This affection of mine was at least extended to Guerlain, Versace, Bvlgari and Givenchy. I greatly appreciated Givenchy’s decision to launch the series “Les Parfums Mythiques”. Yet that did not stop me from having a love-hate relationship with this house.
Givenchy never seemed to have any problem in murdering some of their scent gems, giving the same name to different perfumes, with a total disrespect to their previous creations and their consumers.
As soon as I learned that Givenchy could discontinue the wonderful Givenchy Gentleman – which would be a real crime against humanity – I ran to the Internet with the aim of buying another bottle. The original Givenchy Gentleman, along with Boss Number One and YSL Opium, is part of the “Old School” perfumes that I use almost “obligatorily” once a week.
The opening citrus notes – mainly lemon and bergamot – are well blended with the slightly animallic honey, the bittersweet cinnamon and the soft but dark rose, resulting in a notorious spicy effect. Tarragon is another note that helps this effect, amplifying the effect of the rose, and bolding the spicy aroma of the other notes.
Slowly the patchouli begins to grow, begining powdery and starchy, to become later slightly bitter and smoky, with a faint scent of iris and violet, certainly due to the orris root note. The patchouli trail gets even stronger near the end of the development. This note is the one that mostly identifies Givenchy Gentleman and it’s ubiquitous in almost the entire fragrance evolution.
Before starting the drydown, the fragrance becomes a bit “dirty” due to its blending with civet and an earthy vetiver. This blending almost removes all the of the initial honey sweetness but without losing its global softness. The final chord, at the beginning of the drydown, perpetuates the eternal patchouli with a strong but velvety leather, a wandering musk and a lot of gloomy oakmoss.
On the whole, this fragrance presents some polarity because it can be relaxed but also formal, elegant but with some rudeness, and classic without ceasing to be contemporary. So its versatility is quite high just being unsuitable for any events under high temperatures. Its performance is very good, with a considerable longevity and never cloying above average projection.
It’s hard not to like this perfume. As I do not want to be surprised by the unforeseeable decisions of Givenchy, I already bought a backup bottle.
I’ve tried the new 2017 EDT version and I’ve found it a very boring, undifferentiated fragrance and not related to the original Givenchy. I am however very curious to try the 2018 EDP, which so far has not yet been possible.
Ddos.attack – :
I mistakenly got this as a present for my fiance, he smelled a sample I gave him of the 2017 version, I looked for Givenchy Gentleman, found this and bought it. I love it. It’s so distinct from the men perfumes made these days which to me honestly smell either extremely generic like men grooming products or too efeminized. Smells very, very masculine, sharp, spicy and distinct, one of the most masculine scents there is. Every time my fiance goes to work, (he works in a very male dominated job, kind of job that requires physical strength and being trained to use firearms) he puts a puff of this and I love how it perfectly finishes his uniform. Very strong too, one puff is enough.
tsi597Bessinepome – :
Gentleman (1974) by Givenchy is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. The nose behind this fragrance is Paul Leger.
-Top notes are honey, cinnamon, bergamot, rose;
-Middle notes are patchouli, orris root and cedar;
-Base notes are leather, patchouli, musk, oakmoss, vetiver and civet..feel it very woody for old man.
reksat – :
یکی از ادوکلن های محبوب و دوست داشتنی من .خوش بو و جذاب.منتها باید سعی کرد مانند یک جنتلمن نیز رفتار کرد تا این رایحه نیز آن شخصیت را کامل کند.
geran81 – :
This should be used as a reference when a person wants to know what a gentleman is. Since this is the scent of the gentleman’s soul – polite, beautiful, generous, ethereal, true to its principles of love, nobility and unadvertised manhood.
Classy, elegant and charismatic.
*****
seoiqywey – :
This cologne is super strong when you first put it on. But then the dry down. This is where the cologne smells so good. It’s a very masculine. This is a skin scent for all seasons.
error_44 – :
This is the European version of Giorgio for men!
Patchouli and honey at its best…
I just bought it again in the generic Givenchy bottle (7T01 from 2017)
Reformulated but smelling the same minus the performance…
It had nuclear performance before… now it is a skin scent lasting under 2 hours.
Sentimentally attached to this scent
Classic!!
Scent: 8/10
Performance: 2/10
EDIT: Compliment received in the bank 07/06/18
Jackal_ZDTU – :
This stuff smells pretty boozy right off, and then a dry refined patchouli comes in.
sergey-85 – :
Well thanks Fragrantica for further fuelling my fume habit! . After reading “Saving Private Perfumes” i went on the hunt out for my vintage mini of Givenchy Gentlmen. Oh dear god! Did a proper liberal wearing rather than the teeny dabs id done berfore (and liked) , and realised i needed this in my life. Oh the patchouli! The honey, the leather! The musky notes! Its all a perfect perfect scent. Initialy fierce so i think its too guyey, but it gets soft and beautiful. The musky vetiver vanilla make for a beautiful dry down. Personally i think its unisex. Ive been wearing lots of unisex (whatever that means) fragrances recently-,byredo 1996, miller harris la fumee….’ , and i think this could easily be unisex. So i just bought a bottle of the old stuff. Big smiley face.
bablo25 – :
I must hurry to buy one before Givenchy get rid of it!!!Such a shame,a so bestseller replaced by some wc water like the 2017 edition!!
Башуров – :
This fragrance is not typical, generic, or expected. It is not bland, boring, or forgettable.
For those who are familiar with Giorgio for Men, there are indeed strong similarities. The patchouli and honey are forceful, and the civet gives the scent that slightly sour edge which lends so much color to the whole presentation.
I don’t get much citrus in this, but I definitely detect the darker shades of vetiver underneath the heavy patchouli/honey hammer.
“Gentleman” came out in 1974. It smells like it.
An anecdote to wrap this up, and illustrate the “love it or hate it” nature of this fragrance: when I smelled it, I thought it was spicy, a bit creamy, and I loved it. LOVED it. I was excited to show it to my wife and my description of it had her intrigued. However, when she smelled it, she instantly made a face and said, “Oh, no, no, gross.” (And this is someone who loves Aramis.)
Two people, two noses, two polar opposite reactions.
Don’t blind buy it.
suleem – :
This is really a men’s perfume awesome
pavel.www – :
Despite all the skepticism about reformulations, I enjoy the recent versions of this fragrance. I previously owned a vintage bottle, and while it was good I did not have an interest in it at the time. Patchouli has long been one of my favorite notes. I just go crazy when I smell it. Maybe it’s the streets of the San Francisco Bay Area that I frequently visited throughout my life that made an impression on me.
The current version: A soapy, dry play dough-like patchouli. It does smell dated, and honestly quite complex. You won’t detect the same accord throughout the day when wearing this. I would suggest 2-3 sprays on the chest and one on the shirt. I wouldn’t go above the neck with this one. Watch it come to life. The overall aroma is a barbershop esque patchouli that smells very classy. Not for everyone, but it’s for me and that’s all that matters. Try it for yourself if you like patchouli.
shizifikation – :
i think this is one of the best frags ever created. i have the silver cap bottle. it makes me feel classy, eloquent, and damn sexy. girls turn their heads. fantastic for formal dress. since i never go anywhere formal, this 50ml will last me a long time. it lasts for a good 6-9 hours. i look forward to wearing this to a wedding i’ve been invited to in january, with a black suit and tie, i’ll be the best smelling person there.
masatrix1991 – :
I think Givenchy have recently reformulated and repackaged. And it’s a vast improvement on the formulation of recent years.
Very close to original …I’d stick my neck out to say. Let’s see how Long it lasts.
kent_609 – :
it’s labeled Gentleman, but it will kinda punch you in the face.
Effermore – :
Quality: 4 out of 5 – It’s a beautiful, high quality masculine scent. You get what’s written on the bottle!
Originality: 3 out of 5 – This is different, but with some effort you could find something similar. It triggers a scent memory for me of Aramis Tusancy Per Uomo and Giorgio for Men Giorgio Beverly Hills.
Projection (Sillage): 4 out of 5 – heavy; People can smell you coming.
Longevity: 4 out of 5 – long-lasting; 7~8 hours. I applied one spray to each side of the neck after applying a fragrance-free lotion to my skin beforehand; this seemed to be the appropriate application.
Versatility: 4 out of 5 – This scent is very versatile; it works well for either day/night AND autumn/winter AND formal occasions for men over 30.
Value: 4 out of 5 – It’s currently going for £42 for 100ml which is good for a fragrance of this quality. It ‘feels’ it’s worth more. If it’s on sale, great!
Compliment Frequency: 2 out of 5 – Nobody moved away but I didn’t get any compliments when wearing it either.
Packaging (Bottling): 3 out of 5 – The bottle and sprayer are functional, but nothing special, aesthetically.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 – Great – This fragrance does just about everything you could ever want from a fragrance of its type (meaning it’s good enough for a lack of originality, compliment frequency and plush bottling to ignore). There aren’t any significant problems with the fragrance, but you are not left in complete awe, either.
Recommendations: Try before you buy as everyone’s nose and skin is obviously different.
Deroxozegn – :
Been eyeing this one for some time, so i finally decided to try before it’s further refomulated. Wow, now THIS smells like the 70’s to me. I was born in ’78 but a bit of the 70’s carried into the early 80’s so it resonates along those lines for me a bit, lol. Sorta reminds me a headshop or some types of incense my pops would burn back in the day. After awhile on my skin, i’m getting a pine-sol note lol. It’s not bad though. Feels outdoorsy and mountain air-ish. Staple worthy now, glad i picked it up! Longevity is fine, will last a whole day.
10/10
oleg08021979 – :
If you want an outstanding patchouli fragrance, don’t hesitate to buy it. It’s one of the best in this genre.
I know Gentleman at least for 6 years now. When I first sniffed this (silver cap, pre-2010 version) it was like “holy shit! It smells like dust and mold!” Then I sniffed the one with the black cap – it was different. Pretty different, but still had that mold significant note.
Gentleman starts off pretty bold – smells exactly like mold in a wet basement. It lasts for a while on my skind and then turns into mix of patchouli, rose and honey. This is absolutely unique and that’s the reason why I love this fragrance. Then the patch is the shining star and the other components just “come and go”. Drydown is leathery patchouli wrapped in oakmoss.
Now – reformulations. Silver cap versions had quite a huge load of patchouli-oakmoss-honey-rose-leather combo. Each next version contains less and less oakmoss, sadly. Still, they smell like they supposed to – IMO.
Longevity is solid, on my skin at least 7-8 hours, if I decide to apply 4-6 sprays, it lasts up to 15 hours. Sillage is medium to big.
I really hope that in few next years I won’t have to say “RIP Gentleman”….
rrb491InsuffBooni – :
Complex, interesting, lots going on but I don’t like it. Typical designer fragrance: fancy and slightly feminine.
johnalex888 – :
Note: Review is of the vintage version (wraparound label)
Givenchy Gentleman, in its vintage form, is perhaps my favourite patchouli, together with Nicolai’s. I find most ‘straightforward’ or ‘hardcore’ patchouli fragrances nice but tiresome. Additionally, one can achieve as good an aromatic effect by simply choosing a quality patchouli EO. Givenchy Gentleman takes patchouli, and creates a magnificent accord with civet. The civet adds a generous dose of sensuality, while providing a leathery aspect. The composition is further embellished with touches of aromatic herbs (tarragon) and spices (cinnamon). The result is an incredible composition, as solid and deep as a Brahms sonata. While it stays on skin for six to seven hours, there is adequate sillage to conclude a special experience. There is absolutely nothing like this on the market today: old school elegance, rarefied, forceful but with a gentlemanly demeanour. Familiar ingredients, but masterful abstraction and brimming with intelligence and emotion. Sometimes I get a touch of honey, with the composition hinting at a quality, aged Scotch.
Note: The current version of this has experience a significant loss in quality. Not only does it feel less rich and layered, there is only a brief burst of what feels like a second grade version, before paving way to a weak dry down that lasts all of two hours.
4.5/5 vintage (positive)
2.5/5 current, circa 2013 (neutral)
crd351bedyWelty – :
Tried this for the first time at a pharmacy chain. Smells good in a typical 70s’ patchouli bomb way; added that it’s all over the web for cheap, there’s no need to bicker about the new version coming out.
vip-saxmatist – :
A”brown”cent…with some Patchouli,but not real Patchouli..more a mix of wet wood and Carpets…
vov4990 – :
I’m a 56 year young, amateur connoisseur who’s never smoked, drank or done drugs and I’ve never even drunk coffee so I have a VERY clean olfactory palette. I can delineate a fragrance with considerable precision due to my taking care of myself and have done so for a lot of friends over the years when helping them choose perfumes & colognes. I’ve worn the original Gentleman for about 32 years and have not noticed a difference in the latest iteration of it like others. Also, I’ve always gotten compliments on it and it doesn’t remind me of any other fragrance and that’s one of the top three reasons to buy a cologne. To me, after the dry down I smell an essence of freshly washed 1,000 thread count sheets drying on a line on a mountain side. It’s inarguably optimistic and upbeat in nature and always give me a lift when I wear it.
timchik – :
Want to swap this perfume with me in Malaysia? Feel free to message. I got almost full bottle, perfect condition comes with original box. In Malaysia only, specifically Klang Valley area.
salingirov – :
Just tried this on my arm from a local discounter. It’s nice, but impresses me much less once I realized what I liked about it: smells like a cross between Guerlain Heritage and Boucheron Jaipur?
Deroxnqnhf – :
Unfortunately, with the launch of black cap, Gentleman was significantly reformulated. The beautifully balanced patchouli note from vintage version with a silver cap had been toned down and some new bitter notes had been added. Now it’s less balanced, less sophisticated, more harsh and bitter. It lacks the earthy, balsamic and warm qualities of a previous version.
340 – :
This is quite a good scent, smells quite georgous really. I get a tangy, twangy sort of hayfield floral honey-like smell, touched with citrus. Cinnamon and patchouli waft off one by one from different directions, terragon is quite prominent. Lovely patchouli, refined and dry, and certainly at the forefront quite a bit.
It can be a little off-putting if you don’t like the herbs used in this, like terragon, but they are interesting and unique. This is a pretty heavy hitter.
The drydown is where this scent has mellowed out and a sweet kinda leathery syrupy musky scent remains. Maybe it is “russian leather” which is listed on Givenchy’s website for this.
It’s old school masculine, but with a gruffness from the patchouli, which I like.
DancingLady – :
What was once a soothing & sweet, classic barber-shop fragrance,
Now smells like rotten wood and chemicals.
Those who understand Givenchy Gentleman, will agree.
рома13 – :
This one is the sexy beast of all male colognes. Down thread, others do it better justice, in describing its structure and qualities. I can only bear witness to the effect. When a man wears this, I am under its spell. An engaged co-worker wore this, and while I was never attracted to him, normally, found myself wanting to have an affair with him just so I could smell him all the time. Decided to stop being a stupid animal and bought this for my boyfriend, instead. Worked like a charm.
AdelaPalmer – :
The patchouli vetiver leather opening is just gorgeous with a hint of tartness from the citrus. Then evolves to a powdery wood and oakmoss drydown. It is such a refine and elegant perfume that, as a woman, I am very happy to wear.
Vintage edt (silver label wrapped around)review
Xeroxxjpcn – :
WOOOOWW….
a trully well blended of classic frag on me..
i can smell of vetiver, oakmoss and amber..then..it subdues to amber, patechouli and soft vanila…
a very masculine and confident smell for “adult”…
dima-mushkin – :
I guess I can recommend this fragrance for someone who owns a time machine. Because the “compliment” I got when I had a decant of this was, you smell like a mature guy from the 70s. In no way, shape or form a modern scent. (If you think that, you’ve probably sniffed so many fragrances to the extreme extent that the alcoholic content of them have made you drunk), but a beast performer that smells heavily of old school after shave. If that’s your thing, then go for it. This is heaven compared to the pass-out-in-the-public-bathroom like smell of Yves Saint Laurent Kouros, so you can definitely do worse.
lyf547InsuffBooni – :
I love thess unique fragrances because i dont like to smell like the rest. This cologne will seperate you from the crowd. This is a mature fragrance and i get more of leather patchuli and civet at drydown. Gets compliments.
death0002005 – :
a masterpiece of patchouli , honey and leather , get the vintage if u can.
BOXS – :
Excellent scent!…I treasure it and so does many a Thai woman!
cort_one – :
For anyone interested in the difference between the “vintage” (Silver band label) and the current one there are 2 main points of difference. The vintage has more civet and the dry down has a rougher leather which extends to the drydown where as the reform has mostly honey in the drydown. They are both pretty good tbh but I prefer the vintage because of the leather and patchouli in the dry down.
Reform: 7/10
Vintage: 8.5/10
Both are better then what most designer companies offer these days
mic67 – :
This is an ideal male scent, in my opinion. I wish my partner would wear it, as it is bascially his personality in scent form. It’s warm and strong and a bit sweet. He’s very attached to Jump Joop!, so I would have a hard time getting him to wear this.
I bought it for my dad and it smells great on him, but he doesn’t wear it often. I don’t know if that’s because he finds it quite formal or because even he thinks it smells too mature (and he’s nearly 60). I have smelled it on him on special occasions.
This scent is mature and old-fashioned, which will put some people off – but it is a masterpiece. It is a complex but blended very well. All the notes in this are nice, particularly the leather, honey, cinnamon and oakmoss.
hlorida1 – :
A man finishes a long day, weary, he places his tools in the boot of the car and begins his drive home. On the way he stops and picks up a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of wine.
Once home he surprises his wife by saying he booked a table and his sister is coming over to watch the kids.
He has a shower, puts on his best clothes then sprays on a little ‘Gentleman by Givenchy’. He tells his wife the bathroom is all free then sits with his daughter helping her with the homework while she gets ready.
When she comes downstairs in her new dress he whispers to her that she is the most beautiful woman in the world, she blushes as she knows he’s sincere, she is the center of his world.
At the restaurant he does not direct the conversation but listens, she has his complete attention, there may be other beautiful women there but they are of no interest to him.
In the taxi home she wraps his jacket around her and lays her head on his shoulders.
At home they share the bottle of wine, she feels giddy and at peace.
She falls asleep in his arms, his loving smile the last thing she remembers of the night.
He is the father of their children, her partner, her lover, her confidant, her protector. He is her man.
He is a gentleman.
Alexyk – :
I love this perfume! My husband wears it, it being one of his favourites, and so do I, and so too is it one of my favourites! I feel so free in it. It’s wonderful!!!!
b8244846 – :
Dries down to a fine powder scent , Remind me that I am wearing a vintage creation by one of the fine houses of fragrances, I have the new formulation 100 ML and a Vintage miniature of the original , In my opinion they are both different but I enjoy the experience of this gem .
Scent 6/10
Silage 6/10
Long lasting -Moderate.
Thanks,
Meqom068elipseskism – :
It’s amazing how powerful a scent can be. It can take you back in time, and evoke long-forgotten memories. Givenchy Gentleman is one that does this for me. I grew up in the 1970s/1980s and I remember smelling this scent. At the time I didn’t know what it was…and never found out…
I have been wearing Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men since the 1980s, and totally love it, but this “other” scent from the 1970s was always in my mind…I just now found out that it is Givenchy Gentleman! I just bought a bottle after hearing so many talk about how it reminded them of the “old power” scents from that era…Well–I am thrilled to say–I have finally–after almost 40 years (lol) found that scent that has haunted me for years. This is going to be my new fave signature scent.
The House of Givenchy has always represented high style and sophisticated elegance to me. This scent totally captures that energy. The packaging is supremely elegant. The box with the cool Givenchy Key logo is timeless, and classic. It’s such a classy box, that I am saving it along with the bottle. The simple lines of the sleek, unadorned glass bottle with is simple silver lable say “understated elegance.” The scent says “old world power, prestige, and class,” without having to force the issue. It is simply as it is–and speaks volumes without having to say much. True elegance and class. I am not a chemistry expert so can’t define all the elements in this scent, but suffice to say–it does have overtones and undertones of patchouli, leather, and subtle spices. I love it. I am forever a worshiper of Givenchy Gentleman!
In Sincere Appreciation for Good Style,
The Duke of Ravensworth
1110685 – :
Opulence – arrogance – statement
The opening is nearly disturbing !
All the adjectives of an 80s style fragrance.
But this one is a little bit of a beast with a velvet cape.
All in all – GRAND
A chameleon – ever changing perfect facets
The honey – patchouli and Russian leather are the main actors
If you thought you were left behind the women’s grand opening like Shalimar’s – Patou’s – this is the one.
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AVE Olegan – :
A very dry, and as others have said, dusty patchouli. For me a very autumnal scent that lasts well. Probably the most polarizing of my fragrances, some people really don’t like this.
arambii – :
Smells like wood varnish too strong for me
Amur84 – :
Givenchy Gentleman packs a powerful punch! This one is patchouli, oakmoss, animalistic, but still wearable as it also strangely has a clean vibe. For me, it’s beast mode longevity 14+ hours and projection. The only knock could be that it is dated, as it smells like an 80’s masterpiece cologne. But people will still notice and compliment about it.
10 of 10.
klarisa – :
A beautiful cologne that will get compliments. Very long lasting and you will be noticed. A must in ones collection
NexSanek – :
I must have a very very early edition of this(tall bottle with silver cap). It is extremely smooth and potent. 3 sprays would be over applying. What can I say that hasn’t been said already. It is a very rich and thick masculine honey/patch/civet/leather concoction that would destroy these modern metro aquatics. The citrus is quite bright for the first half hour even. I suspect my bottle may have real civet, too.
серега с с – :
This is for the vintage one.
This one played games with me.
At first I thought… “hmmm… ok, well, it smells like an old school regular hand or face soap, the kind our grandparents had on the sink in the washroom”.
It opened up with that plain classic soap smell laced with thick sticky honey.
It smelled pleasant but wasn’t anything that special… a decent 75% to 79%.
Then came the drydown after 30 minutes. Ya!
This is one of the most classy and magical drydowns…. it oozes class and old school gentleman (aha) vibes… something a mature and smart man would wear.
Young guys can pull off the drydown part (I will again appeal to those young males who want to be men instead of sissy emotional wimps à la Clint Eastwood rant) if they see themselves as grown ups and not as rad cool dudes.
My rating of this would be over 95% if the opening didn’t play such games with me.
Score: 92.4%
Proverbs 27:9
den0608 – :
I have no suitable words for this masterpiece.
Well, yes:
MASTERPIECE!
And
Mature
Yes Mam..
grovymike – :
At first: This is like a complex version of Old Spice or fill-in-the-blank “mature man” scent. It comes on harsh…but give it time to breathe .
I was almost going to say “not for me” however when I spritzed my wrist and sniffed…..then paused for 20 seconds and sniffed again …I smelled something different going on. The honey comes and goes which is quite nice! This frag needs some sweetness and it’s popping in and out nicely! The harshness vanishes in 5 minutes which is good. Nice dry-down.
To me this is where the “art” comes in!
This is for men over 40 (not a bad thing!) Longevity & projection seem fair.
Bought this at a flea market yesterday for $5.00 …nearly full bottle! SCORE!
vzozulya – :
A most classic fragrance and my favourite
A true masterpiece
Fragrance:10/10
Longevity:10/10
Sillage: 09/10
Overall:29/30
Lecant – :
I guess I’ll be in the minority here but having tried to wear the vintage four times now, I found myself washing it off three out of four (and wanting to wash it off the fourth). It could be that the sample has turned, but the scent fits the description.
There’s a powdery amber base and then the patchouli and oakmoss are fighting each other, as opposed to say Cabochard or Aramis where the oakmoss is augmented and made pleasant and deep.
It’s distracting by its power and the statement it is continuously making.
timoxa747 – :
Givenchy Gentleman sits historically and stylistically between the classic chypres of the mid-20th century and the powerhouses of the ’80s. Its influence on the likes of Kouros and Antaeus has