# 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 Absolute | Zaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Givenchy | Parfums d'Elmar |
| Release year | 2016 | 2022 |
| Rating | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Longevity | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Sillage | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Gentlemen Only Absolute | Zaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter | 41% | 42% |
| Autumn | 39% | 40% |
| Spring | 15% | 14% |
| Summer | 5% | 4% |

## Occasions

|  | Gentlemen Only Absolute | Zaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 28% | 33% |
| Nighttime | 26% | 33% |
| Casual | 19% | 18% |
| Office | 13% | 7% |
| Daytime | 12% | 8% |

## Notes

In both: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Vanilla

Only in this one:

- Gentlemen Only Absolute: Saffron
- Zaya: Honey, Apple, Cognac, Amber, Oak wood absolute, Tonka bean absolute, Date, Siam benzoin, Praliné

## Accords

- Gentlemen Only Absolute: Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Oriental
- Zaya: Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, 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.

## More

- [Gentlemen Only Absolute details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/givenchy-gentlemen-only-absolute)
- [Gentlemen Only Absolute dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/givenchy-gentlemen-only-absolute)
- [Zaya details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/parfums-d-elmar-zaya)
- [Zaya dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/parfums-d-elmar-zaya)

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