53 community ratings

Gentleman

2016MenModern

7.5/ 10

Community score
53 ratings

Oscar de la Renta Gentleman is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around cardamom, bergamot and grapefruit, leaning towards office and everyday wear.

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How does it perform?

From 67 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.8 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Gentleman smell like?

Most voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without pushing itself on the room. Spring and summer are the favoured seasons, followed by fall, and business and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic.

It opens with cardamom, bergamot, champagne and grapefruit, fresh and lightly spicy. Rosemary, black tea and geranium give the heart a green edge. In the base, woody notes, labdanum, Haitian vetiver and amber sweeten and soften it. Hugo Boss Hugo Reversed and Zara Extreme 12.0 share a close profile.