Gentlemen Only Absolute
Perfumer: Jean Jacques
253 ratings
From your scent profile
Givenchy Gentlemen Only Absolute is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot against the spiced warmth of cinnamon, saffron and nutmeg, resting on a sweet, creamy base of sandalwood and vanilla.
Skunky's take: A happy scent with fruity accords in front.
How does it perform?
From 244 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
CreamyWhat does Gentlemen Only Absolute smell like?
It opens with bergamot giving a light fruity brightness, then cinnamon, saffron and nutmeg take over the heart. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla dominate: the scent dries down sweet, gourmand, woody and oriental, finishing with a creamy softness.
Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most voted occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with modern and classic following.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
First hours
- Cinnamon
- Saffron
- Nutmeg
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 41%Winter
- 39%Autumn
- 15%Spring
- 5%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Evening28%
- Nighttime26%
- Casual19%
- Office13%
- Daytime12%
Least picked for daytime.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026