What does Gentleman (1974) smell like?

Gentleman (1974) by Givenchy is a fragrance with dominant Woody, Patchouli, Earthy accords. It opens with Honey, Rose, Cinnamon. The heart features Patchouli, Cedar, Orris Root. It dries down to Patchouli, Leather, Civet.

When is the best time to wear Gentleman (1974)?

Based on community votes, Gentleman (1974) is best suited for fall and winter, and works best as a nighttime fragrance.

Who created Gentleman (1974)?

Gentleman (1974) was created by Paul Leger for Givenchy in 1974.

How is Gentleman (1974) rated?

Gentleman (1974) has a community rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 2,860 votes.

Notes

Accords

Perfumer

Givenchy1974

Gentleman (1974)

Name: Gentleman (1974)
Brand: Givenchy
Rating: 4.23 (2860 reviews)

masculine

Created by Paul Leger

4.232,860 votes

Gentleman (1974) by Givenchy is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Gentleman (1974) was launched in 1974. The nose behind this fragrance is Paul Leger. Top notes are Honey, Rose, Cinnamon, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Patchouli, Cedar, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Leather, Civet, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Vanilla.

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Main Accords

Fragrance Notes

Top

Honey Rose Cinnamon Tarragon Bergamot Lemon

Heart

Patchouli Cedar Orris Root Jasmine

Base

Patchouli Leather Civet Oakmoss Vetiver Musk Amber Vanilla

Best Season

97%

Win

56%

Spr

25%

Sum

100%

Fall

Day & Night

79%

Day

91%

Night

Olfactory Pyramid

From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.

Top Notes0 – 15 min

Honey Rose Cinnamon Tarragon Bergamot Lemon

Heart Notes15 min – 3 h

Patchouli Cedar Orris Root Jasmine

Base Notes3 h – end

Patchouli Leather Civet Oakmoss Vetiver Musk Amber Vanilla

Opening

Evolution

Dry-down

Top Notes0 – 15 min

Heart Notes15 min – 3 h

Base Notes3 h – end

User Ratings

2,868 votes

4.23

Love it

1.5k52%

Like it

91332%

1024%

Dislike

31811%

Hate it

351%

Community Insights

Positive

Based on 58 community opinions from Reddit

7.8

/ 10

7.8

/ 10 community score

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.

Strengths

Excellent old-school barbershop fragrance with strong character
Well-blended patchouli that converts skeptics to the note
Affordable and reasonable blind buy for vintage fragrance enthusiasts
Mature, sophisticated masculine scent with good performance

Weaknesses

Heavy and mature scent that may feel too old for younger wearers
Strong civet and leather notes can be polarizing and animalic
Very patchouli-forward, not for those unfamiliar with the note

Best for

Office and professional settingsMature masculinity and sophisticated wearCold weather and evening occasionsVintage fragrance enthusiasts and old-school fragrance lovers

AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.

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