Givenchy
Gentleman EDP
“Tailored pepper and orris, warm vanilla at the base — exactly what the name says.”
A fall-winter entry in Givenchy's Gentleman line — Cresp and Lorson's 2018 EDP, an iris-and-vanilla-husk composition that bridges classical lavender to a modern dark-vanilla register. Lavender at the top, an orris heart, settling on a vanilla-tonka drydown. Wears strongest in fall and winter, evening.
The take
What works
- ●Pepper-orris-vanilla structure is classically masculine without being dated
- ●Black vanilla base is rich and genuinely distinctive
- ●Strong fall and winter performance at a reasonable designer price point
Trade-offs
- ●Iris-dominant heart reads powdery — not for everyone
- ●The EDT and Boisée versions can overshadow this one in the lineup
Notes
Top
Black Pepper
Lavender
BergamotMid
Orris
Cloves
CinnamonBase
Black Vanilla Husk
Tolu Balsam
Tonka Bean
Benzoin
PatchouliPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentleman EDP smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Givenchy Givenchy Gentleman Réserve Privée (84%), Valentino Valentino Uomo Intense EDP (71%), Dior Dior Homme Intense EDP (60%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Gentleman EDP last?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 75/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Gentleman EDP?
Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, office, special occasion.
Is Gentleman EDP worth it?
At $75–$110, yes for this tier. Pepper-orris-vanilla structure is classically masculine without being dated. Black vanilla base is rich and genuinely distinctive.
Details
- Perfumer
- Olivier Cresp, Nathalie Lorson