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Gentlemen Only Absolute vs Zaya

Gentlemen Only Absolute and Zaya overlap 60% in notes and accords; 5 notes appear in both. Zaya lasts longer: longevity 8.3/10 against 7.4/10 for Gentlemen Only Absolute. Zaya projects more: sillage 8.1/10 against 7.1/10 for Gentlemen Only Absolute.

At a glance

Gentlemen Only AbsoluteZaya
BrandGivenchyParfums d'Elmar
Release year20162022
Rating
7.9/10253 votes
8.8/101,075 votes
Longevity
7.4/10
8.3/10
Sillage
7.1/10
8.1/10

When to wear

Seasons
Gentlemen Only AbsoluteZaya
Winter41%42%
Autumn39%40%
Spring15%14%
Summer5%4%
Occasions
Gentlemen Only AbsoluteZaya
Evening28%33%
Nighttime26%33%
Casual19%18%
Office13%7%
Daytime12%8%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla

Gentlemen Only Absolute

Only in this one

  • Saffron

Zaya

Only in this one

  • Honey
  • Apple
  • Cognac
  • Amber
  • Oak wood absolute
  • Tonka bean absolute
  • Date
  • Siam benzoin
  • Praliné

Accords

Gentlemen Only Absolute

  1. Fruity
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Zaya

  1. Fruity
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Zaya lasts longer: longevity 8.3/10 against 7.4/10 for Gentlemen Only Absolute.

Which one projects more?

Zaya projects more: sillage 8.1/10 against 7.1/10 for Gentlemen Only Absolute.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 41% of the season votes for Gentlemen Only Absolute and 42% for Zaya.

Which one is rated higher?

Zaya is rated higher: 8.8/10 against 7.9/10 for Gentlemen Only Absolute.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Vanilla.