Gentleman EDT by Givenchy

Today, we have a review of a newer Givenchy cologne release, that uses the name of an old one: Gentleman Givenchy. This 2017 fragrance is a woody floral fougere, but does it smell any good? In this post, I’m going to give my thoughts on it’s aroma and performance after wearing it around, and figure out whether it’s worth a buy.

What does Gentleman by Givenchy Smell Like?

Notes include: orris, pear, lavender, leather, and patchouli

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My Full Wear Review

Alrighty, so, apparently this is supposed to be a new take on the old Gentleman name that was used with the fragrance back in the 1970s. This is Gentleman Givenchy. Not to be confused with the lineup of Gentlemen fragrances from the brand…can these companies ever come up with a new name for anything?

The opening of Gentleman Givenchy gives me a juicy pear and mostly an iris note. This is going to be another woody floral fragrance for men, mostly floral. In the same vein as something like Dior Homme, which has some similar notes, but ultimately is different. I’d say that the Givenchy is more floral and doesn’t have the same solid woody base as the Dior.

There is also a distinct leather richness and the calming lavender note, which grows in power as the fragrance dries down. Gentleman Givenchy is soft and airy, plus has that familiar pear aroma, as its main attraction.

I also just sprayed my bottle of Ultra Male and although they take different paths, that pear note rings throughout both.

Floral pear? Yep, it’s not too bad, though. It can actually be fairly enjoyable to have on.

What prevents this fruit and flower fragrance from becoming too feminine and actually quite masculine is the patchouli note. This note dirties up the composition a bit and lends to the earthy/woods quality.

That along with the leather note are the highlights for me. Pear can become a bit grating on certain days and isn’t a note that I really crave wearing, all that often.

I can’t think of the exact Gentlemen Only scent that this reminds me of, but there is another in that Givenchy line, that has a very similar quality to this one.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, this is quite the moderate. That one spray of Ultra Male that I applied to my t-shirt, overpowered the three sprays of this Givenchy fragrance. Don’t expect beast sillage, this one is much more everyday and low key.

That said, don’t overspray it either, because it can be a bit much, with the pear and floral notes. On skin, it is moderate for hours after application. Then, it becomes pretty soft, but still pretty noticeable. It just won’t dominate a room.

It’s longevity is ok, not great, but a respectable 5-7 hours. When I’m in an air conditioned environment for the majority of the day, it will hit much closer to that 7 hour mark. If I’m out and about, it seemed to kill of a few hours.

Seasonally, I think this one would work in every season except during the height of summer. Not exclusively cold weather, as it does perform nicely in the springtime

It’s a moderate fragrance that can work casually or at the office. It has good versatility, with a laid back style that can also be dressed up. It’s pleasant and inoffensive, if treated lightly.

Overall Impressions of Gentleman Givenchy

Overall, do I recommend Gentleman Givenchy? I like it. I’m not wowed by it, but it’s nice for what it is. I find it to be too much floral for my tastes, but I think a lot of other guys will enjoy it. It is at least a change of pace from many other popular scents.

Sparkling pear, iris, and lavender isn’t something that I really think about reaching for on a daily basis. So, I don’t have a need to own a bottle.

I’ll still rock with any of the Dior Homme line, over this one, so it really has no place in my rotation. If you can get a cheap bottle, it would make a fine everyday wear. With a nice discount, it wouldn’t be a bad fragrance to have.

Though, I’m not exactly sure where it would fit, as it can be quite a bit different from the most popular men’s colognes. That being said, it does certainly have fans and I’ve seen it being offered at decent prices, so give it a try if you’re interested.

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