Side-by-side comparison of Very 'V' by Saint Charles Shave and Gentleman (1974) by Givenchy
Saint Charles Shave
Givenchy
| Attribute | Very 'V' | Gentleman (1974) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Saint Charles Shave | Givenchy |
| Year | — | 1974 |
| Rating | 4.00 | 4.23 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | masculine | masculine |
| Total Notes | 0 | 18 |
58 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.8
/10
The r/fragrance community views Gentleman (1974) as a well-executed classic for those genuinely interested in old-school barbershop fragrances. It's recommended as a relatively safe blind buy for fans of similar scents like Azzaro and Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, though the heavy patchouli and animalic notes may be challenging for younger wearers or those hesitant about civet-heavy fragrances.