How it smells
Main smell: citrus and aromatic. It opens with bergamot and lemon, moves to iris and vetiver and dries down to ambroxan and musk.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Gentleman Cologne 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
About Givenchy Gentleman Cologne EDT
Givenchy is the house behind Gentleman Cologne EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Other Givenchy perfumes
The house has 72 perfumes here, led by Amarige, Ange Ou Etrange and Irresistible Givenchy.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Parfums De Marly Sedley and Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Givenchy Gentleman Reserve Privee lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like ambroxan and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Is Gentleman Cologne your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like iris and ambroxan. Less obvious notes include petitgrain and rosemary. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €22. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Parfums De Marly Sedley and Juliette Has A Gun Ex Vetiver.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Best season for Gentleman Cologne
The best time of year to wear it is fall and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, spring, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
More from this line
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 1974 and 2024.
Perfumes that smell like Gentleman Cologne
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Sedley (5 shared notes), Juliette Has A Gun Ex Vetiver (5 shared notes), Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel (5 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Y (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Gentleman Cologne?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Gentleman Cologne project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2019.
What is the difference between Gentleman Cologne EDT and Gentleman Reserve Privee?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.