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Givenchy Gentleman
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Gentleman

Fresh
Floral
Iris
Fruity
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
EDT · 2017 · mens

Givenchy's Gentleman line has become a cornerstone of the brand's men's fragrance offerings, and this 2017 EDT iteration strikes a balance between accessibility and sophistication that's made it a reliable choice for many.

The fragrance opens with bright top notes of cardamom, pear, and pineapple that provide immediate freshness before transitioning into a classic aromatic heart of geranium, iris, and lavender. These florals are handled with restraint, keeping the composition grounded and wearable. The base anchors everything with black vanilla husk, leather, and patchouli, creating warmth without heaviness. The overall profile leans amber-woody with enough fruity and powdery facets to prevent it from feeling purely masculine or austere.

Gentleman EDT works well for someone seeking a versatile fragrance that performs across seasons and occasions. It's refined enough for professional settings but approachable enough for casual wear. Those drawn to The Hedonist, The Sensualist, and The Raconteur scent profiles will find plenty to appreciate in its measured approach to aromatic-floral sophistication.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
62%
Floral
77%
Iris
90%
Fruity
100%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
54%
Patchouli
54%
Earthy
54%
Powdery
77%
Spicy
23%
Vanilla
60%
Sweet
54%
Gourmand
54%
Leather
70%
Tropical
23%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Pear
Pear
Gentle, watery, and slightly floral, pear is one of fragrance's most delicate fruit notes, with a clean sweetness that is closer to flowers than to heavy tropical fruits. It adds a soft, luminous freshness to compositions and pairs naturally with rose, iris, and light musks. Often the note that makes a fragrance feel effortlessly elegant.
Pineapple
Pineapple
Vivid, tropical, and intensely sweet with a slightly fermented, almost winey quality, pineapple is one of the most assertive tropical fruit notes. It adds an immediate, unambiguous tropical sweetness that can dominate if used too heavily. In moderate amounts it adds a lively, summery energy to fruity and aquatic compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Geranium
Geranium
Green, rosy, and slightly minty, geranium is one of perfumery's most useful ingredients, sitting at the intersection of floral, herbal, and green families. Rose geranium adds a natural, slightly ragged freshness to rose accords that synthetic rose can't match. It grounds floral compositions in something earthy and real.
Iris
Iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Black Vanilla Husk
Black Vanilla Husk
The outer husk of the vanilla pod after the seeds have been extracted, with a darker, smokier, slightly earthy, and less sweet character than vanilla proper. Black vanilla husk adds the woody, almost charred edges of vanilla without its full sweetness, creating a more complex and unexpected vanilla variant.
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
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The HedonistBest match86% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Sensualist84% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Raconteur84% match
You have depth, range, and a story for every bottle.

Cool, commanding, traditionally sweet. Refined iris, structured woods, elegant powdery authority.

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Scent Profile
Fresh62%Floral77%Iris90%Fruity100%Aromatic100%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDT
Decants Available
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Givenchy Gentleman— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Gentleman is $35.79. Without a coupon the lowest price is $35.79. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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What does Givenchy Gentleman smell like? +
Givenchy's Gentleman line has become a cornerstone of the brand's men's fragrance offerings, and this 2017 EDT iteration strikes a balance between accessibility and sophistication that's made it a reliable choice for many. The fragrance opens with bright top notes of cardamom, pear, and pineapple that provide immediate freshness before transitioning into a classic aromatic heart of geranium, iris, and lavender. These florals are handled with restraint, keeping the composition grounded and wearable. The base anchors everything with black vanilla husk, leather, and patchouli, creating warmth without heaviness. The overall profile leans amber-woody with enough fruity and powdery facets to prevent it from feeling purely masculine or austere. Gentleman EDT works well for someone seeking a versatile fragrance that performs across seasons and occasions. It's refined enough for professional settings but approachable enough for casual wear. Those drawn to The Hedonist, The Sensualist, and The Raconteur scent profiles will find plenty to appreciate in its measured approach to aromatic-floral sophistication.
What are the notes in Givenchy Gentleman? +
Top: Cardamom, Pear, Pineapple. Heart: Geranium, Iris, Lavender. Base: Black Vanilla Husk, Leather, Patchouli.
What fragrance family is Gentleman? +
Givenchy Gentleman belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Givenchy Gentleman? +
Based on shared notes, Thameen Bold As Love unisex (Leather, Patchouli, Geranium, Lavender), Lattafa Jasoor (Leather, Patchouli, Geranium, Lavender), Electimuss Aquila Absolute (Leather, Patchouli, Geranium, Cardamom), Coach Platinum (Leather, Patchouli, Geranium, Pineapple), Memo Paris African Rose (Leather, Patchouli, Geranium, Cardamom) may smell similar to Gentleman.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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