319 community ratings

G-man (Eau de Cologne)

1971MenClassic

7.6/ 10

Community score
319 ratings

Gainsboro G-man Eau de Cologne is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh opening of neroli, lavender and lemon to a smoky, woody base of vetiver, patchouli and leather.

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

How does it perform?

From 262 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.7 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Leathery

What does G-man (Eau de Cologne) smell like?

The top pairs neroli, lavender, lemon and bergamot for a citrus freshness, sharpened by clary sage and aldehydes. The heart of angelica, geranium and frankincense turns floral and green. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli lead, with moss and sandalwood leaving a chypre, woody finish.

Half of the voters read it as masculine, and a third call it classic. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer also get votes. Leisure, daily wear and business come out on top. Henry M. Betrix City and Lanvin for Men have a close profile.