The smell in short
The first thing you smell is honey and rose. The heart brings patchouli and cedar. On the skin it settles into patchouli and leather. Overall it smells woody and gourmand.
- Came out
- 1974
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Gentleman 1974 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Givenchy Gentleman 1974 EDT
Gentleman 1974 EDT is made by Givenchy. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Gentleman 1974: day or night?
It works in the day and at night.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like patchouli and patchouli. Less obvious notes include cinnamon, orris root and civet. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Other Givenchy perfumes
The house has 72 perfumes here, led by Gentleman Reserve Privee, Gentleman Boisee and Amarige.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
How long Gentleman 1974 stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from this line
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2017 and 2021.
If you like Gentleman 1974, try these
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (13 shared notes), Ungaro Diva (10 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (13 shared notes) and Giorgio Group Giorgio Black (11 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Gentleman 1974 come out?
It came out in 1974.
What is the best season for Gentleman 1974?
Fall.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.