This is the first Gentleman only version bit I got it at the end, after getting the intense and then the chic versions, which that last one is my favorite, this is not bad but I think the later versions are much better. If I were have a moment of synaesthetic realization, I would color this a pastel blue, white, cream, and sandcastle. He’s a smoker, but not in a nervous way – he smokes as a way of stretching out a good moment, for pleasure and comradery.

Top notes are Pink Pepper, Green Mandarin, Birch Leaf, Nutmeg and Bergamot; middle notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and elemi; base notes are Incense and Musk. I initially bought this thinking it a better version of Dior sauvage (EDT) and it genuinely smelt better and it still does. Gentlemen Only It has a very sober woody touch, in fact it seems me a serious fragrance to go to work in a suit and tie. This is an underrated modern classic imho which is better suited that way because the less people who wear it the better. This fragrance was once revolutionary amongst masculine fragrance introducing strong and intense woody notes instead of the traditional aromatic and citrusy ones.

In the opening I smell some of the pink pepper, but mostly some sort of melon-y note (maybe the mandarin?

As said, GENTLEMAN -- I think this is accurate, charming, strong, masculine, sexy with a tad of playfulness and comfort. Festival Vibes by Hollister invokes a juicy opening with top notes of goji berries, quince and bergamot.The heart promises a deep accord set with woody cedar, patchouli and vetiver before a smoky base of musk and incense. Heading down out of his bedroom, he snags a pair of “casual dress” socks, and makes his way to the door. I took a few decanted samples home; my local Marionnaud has a great sales assistant who is also very generous. Woody notes dictate the essence of the fragrance, allowing more refreshing ingredients to take centre stage.

They both open up pretty fresh, with Gentlemen Only being slightly more so, but that's where the similarities end. Immediately I think it's the mandarin orange in the top notes and the addition of patchouli in the composition of this fragrance. An elegant woody neo-aromatic Eau de Toilette infused with rich green, spice and wood notes that exudes an unsettling sensuality that breaks with convention. It's got a fairly intimate sillage for most of its duration - it projects for about six or seven hours and is usually gone somewhere between eight and nine hours after application. Definitely not bad and it is like able but if you’re itching for something else I’d put this on the back burner.I mean an overdose of it and I didn’t remember seeing it in the breakdown but it’s because it’s one of those tiny blocks up there that people don’t notice apparently. Such is the product's relatability and dexterity, it was named as the 2014 Best Everyday Fragrance, epitomising its popularity amongst men everywhere. I keep putting on ads for decanting and selling of GGO, only to be reminded of how beautiful it is when I grab the box and smell it. What shocked me was no one said this reminded them of Paco Rabanne Invictus (EDT) in the comments section.

Since it was founded, the house of Givenchy has redefined elegance with a modern twist for a truly beautiful look for all women and men. which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 311908) for consumer credit and general insurance and a member of the Finance and Leasing Association. At first i didn't raise my hopes too high due to many "cold" reviews", also my first imprison was: "Ok, nice, elegant" not more.If you're the sort of person who generally commands a bit of respect at work and you dress sharp, don't wait on this fragrance. it might be a little faceless or generic but whoever is close to you will probably like how you smell which is never to be ‘sniffed at. I would switch it out to any black bottle of Gentleman if I had to wear something wintertime or during the night as this to me isn't a clubbing fragrance.