Absolute of Narcissus (France), Essence of Vetiver (Haïti), CO2 Vetiver Extract (Haïti), Essence of Vetiver (Uruguay), Organic Essence of Vetiver (Madagascar) Crafted with exceptional raw materials, Gentleman Society is emblematic of Givenchy’s unique savoir-faire. Aromatic top notes of fresh Sage combine with the floral notes of Wild Narcissus absolute, harvested in the heart of France. This blossoming effusion contrasts with the mysterious intensity of a Vetiver quartet harvested in Madagascar and Uruguay. The warmth of Vanilla melts with Sandalwood and Cedarwood essences to create the addictive base of this sophisticated men’s aftershave, leaving a memorable trail behind. A long-wearing, deep and multifaceted Eau de Parfum. Because after about 10 minutes this strong peppery scent fades away and a sweetish powdery iris and a balsamic patchoulin note remains. Later, the tender vanilla also becomes present and rounds off this elegantly pleasant fragrance composition.

Gentleman smells much better to me on clothes than on skin, because the flowery soapy component is reinforced so that you go through the day with a clean feeling.

Whenever I passed by the turquoise shop in the city centre in the last weeks I went in and scented both wrists with autumn and winter water. This gentleman also fell into my hands. He made a very sympathetic first impression, so I got a bottling and tried it a few days with him. Here the result. I grew up with the 1974 original scent, which has absolutely nothing in common with this one except the name. The old one a somewhat rough, herbal, leathery patchouli whip with testicles, big as tennis balls, this newcomer rather Mister Kuschel-Bieber. The top note directly inspires me with a lively lavender note, which immediately recedes after a short but strong solo appearance and harmonizes wonderfully softly with dry powdery iris, fresh pepper and a light vanilla sweetness. Soon lavender and pepper weaken somewhat and are replaced by strong smoky-balsamic notes, which dominate the fragrance over the next few hours. This is accompanied by a clear, yet playful-light, almost icing sugar-like, vanilla sweetness. Unfortunately, these two "scents" are a bit too suddenly next to each other for my taste, instead of forming a round whole. This gentleman has corners and edges. Not least due to the appearance of a very distinguished patchouli, the fragrance now becomes increasingly softer, darker, drier and sweeter. Occasionally I think I can still detect remnants of pepper. Does a gentleman Givenchy still need to be in the collection if you already have another powder scent? No, unless you're, like me, a fan of this scent DNA. All four are different, even if only in nuances, and have their raison d'être: Those who are looking for a good, very close gourman should in any case apply Givenchy Gentleman edp very generously and then wait 24-36 hours. Remains of powdery iris and smoky-sweet vanilla/benzoin notes then create a first-class chord of still warm, freshly roasted almonds!

Always redefining elegance, Gentleman Society gathers a new community built around a multi-faceted and resolutely forward-thinking understanding of masculinity. Striving towards creativity and authenticity, its members share values of respect, open-mindedness and an edgy, contemporary spirit. Together, they reinvent the rules to inspire a unifying fragrance, unlike any other. Givenchy invites you to join the Gentleman Society. It’s not a place, it’s a state of mind. Reinvent the rules with Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum, the new fragrance from Givenchy that redefines modern masculinity. A multifaceted fragrance contrasting the florality of Wild Narcissus with a deeply enigmatic woody accord. Well, anyway, I would definitely recommend to test it, but it's best to test it when it cools down again, i.e. from autumn on, because such scents could be rather exhausting on warm days. Then it would be usable for everyday life as well as good for going out. Organic Essence of Cedarwood (Himalaya), Organic Essence of Sandalwood (Australia), Absolute of Tasuki Vanilla (Madagascar)By the way you don't have to wear a suit to wear this fragrance, it is enough to be dressed a little casually. Gentleman's adapting pretty well. Gentleman may be compared to other fragrances like Valentino Uomo Intense or Dior Homme Intense, but I find this one a little more subtle and sophisticated than the two mentioned.

I have to admit that at first I was a bit reluctant because freshly sprayed Givenchy Gentleman smells very spicy and tart. A scent I don't like at all. Then why do I even bother? I could try so many other scents, but of course most of my samples are again women's scents and then it is said "The Don never tests men's scents", ... man man man, I have just written two sentences and I am already again only grumbling ... :D

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