89 community ratings

Giorgio for Men V.I.P. Special Reserve (Eau de Toilette)

1987MenClassic

8.8/ 10

Community score
89 ratings

Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio for Men V.I.P. Special Reserve Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that pairs a floral, spicy core with sweetness, resin and leather; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 81 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.0 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.5 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% 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.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Giorgio for Men V.I.P. Special Reserve (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer gets few votes. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear further behind. It reads masculine and classic.

It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and bergamot, with aldehydes adding a bright edge. The heart builds a floral-spicy core from rose, iris, carnation and cinnamon, over a woody floor of cedar and sandalwood. In the base, amber, vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean bring a heavy sweetness, while leather and musk leave a smoky, animal trace.