How it smells
Main smell: warm spicy and aromatic. It opens with cinnamon and tarragon, moves to patchouli and vetiver and dries down to russian leather.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Gentleman Original 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
Givenchy Gentleman Original EDT in detail
Givenchy is the house behind Gentleman Original EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Givenchy perfumes worth knowing
The house has 72 perfumes here, led by Gentleman Reserve Privee, Gentleman Boisee and Amarige.
Gentleman Original through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Givenchy Gentleman 1974 and Memo Paris Iberian Leather spread further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €68. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Memo Paris Iberian Leather and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by aromatic and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and aromatic smells and notes like patchouli and russian leather. Perfume fans rate it 4.11 out of 5.
Gentleman Original: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Other versions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2017 and 2021.
If you like Gentleman Original, try these
Similar picks to try: Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (5 shared notes), Memo Paris Iberian Leather (3 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (3 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabochard (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Parfums Gres Cabochard starts from €28.
Quick answers
Can women wear Gentleman Original?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Gentleman Original last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.