341 community ratings

Gentlemen Only (Eau de Toilette)

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7.0/ 10

Community score
341 ratings

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets Somalian frankincense and birch leaf against Italian green mandarin orange.

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How does it perform?

From 284 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

65% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Somalian frankincense Birch leaf

Italian green mandarin orange

Indonesian nutmeg

Heart notesfirst few hours

Egyptian cumin

Texas cedar

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Indonesian patchouli

Aldron®

Haitian vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Gentlemen Only (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with frankincense, birch leaf, green mandarin and Indonesian nutmeg, so citrus and spice sit side by side. The heart of Egyptian cumin and Texas cedar turns dry and woody. Indonesian patchouli, Aldron® and Haitian vetiver leave the base earthy and smoky. Overall it reads fresh and green, with aquatic and lightly sweet touches.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Its character leans masculine. Montblanc Explorer and Davidoff Cool Water Parfum have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

First minutes
- Somalian frankincense
- Birch leaf
- Italian green mandarin orange
First hours
- Egyptian cumin
- Texas cedar
Towards evening
- Indonesian patchouli
- Aldron®
- Haitian vetiver