GIVENCHY GENTLEMAN

• Launched by Hubert de Givenchy in 1974–1975, this fragrance is a Woody Aromatic masterpiece. It opens with spicy tarragon and cinnamon, leading into a heart of patchouli and Haitian vetiver, and closing on a base rich in Russian leather accordReddit+13landyschemist.com+13Basenotes+13givenchybeauty.com+8givenchybeauty.com+8landyschemist.com+8.

• Character: Elegant and masculine, with earthy spice and smoky leather. Considered timeless and refinedgivenchybeauty.comlandyschemist.comBasenotesFragrantica.

• Performance: Generally moderate to good longevity (6–10 hours), stronger on clothing; projection is moderate in the initial hours, becomes a skin scent later Fragrantica+8Reddit+8Reddit+8.

• Notable: Enthusiasts often prefer older batches, which felt more earthy, raw, and richer. Modern formulations are cleaner, softer, and have more synthetic rose or ambers, with less heavy patchouli or tanning accordReddit+9Fragrantica+9Reddit+9.

🧴 Gentleman Givenchy – The Modern Reinvention (Eau de Toilette, 2017)

• Reimagined by Olivier Cresp and Nathalie Lorson, this 2017 version highlights pear, cardamom top notes with a floral-woody heart of iris, lavender, transitioning to a base of patchouli, black vanilla husk, and leather accord givenchybeauty.com+2Fragrantica+2Reddit+2.

• Character: Woody-Floral-Fougere. Powdery and sweet with iris and lavender softness, balanced by leather and spice Fragrantica+2givenchybeauty.com+2givenchybeauty.com+2.

• Performance: Typically 7–8 hours longevity with moderate projection for the first couple of hours and then more intimate presence Reddit+15Reddit+15Reddit+15.

• Community Insight: Loved for its elegant iris-centric profile, smooth transition, and daily versatility—though performance is less explosive, it stays refined and wearable Reddit.

🪵 Additional Variant: Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée (Reserve Privée)

• A richer, slightly gourmand flanker often referred to as Reserve Privée. It offers iris, whiskey or cocoa nuance, creamy tonka and vanilla with warm balsam undertones Fragrantica+5Reddit+5Reddit+5.

• Performance: Mixed reports, with some describing good projection and all-day lasting power (~8 h), others citing shorter longevity (~5 h), depending on skin chemistry Reddit+3Reddit+3Reddit+3.

• Impression: Feels more dessert-like and boozy, reminiscent of Dior Homme Intense with a gentlemanly twist; a polarizing but sophisticated gourmand extrait-like experience Reddit+2Reddit+2Reddit+2.