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Gentleman (1974)

1974Men

woody up front, then patchouli, settling into earthy.

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,…

woody patchouli earthy animalic

Nose: Paul Leger

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Honey, Rose, Cinnamon, Tarragon, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Patchouli, Cedar, Orris Root, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Patchouli, Leather, Civet, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, Amber, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

81%

78%

68%

58%

58%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall36%Winter35%Spring20%Summer9%Night54%Day46%Wears male83%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Givenchy picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Gentleman (1974) smell like?

woody up front, then patchouli, settling into earthy. Dominant accords: woody, patchouli, earthy.

What notes are in Gentleman (1974)?

Top: Honey, Rose, Cinnamon, Tarragon, Bergamot, Lemon. Heart: Patchouli, Cedar, Orris Root, Jasmine. Base: Patchouli, Leather, Civet, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, Amber, Vanilla.

How long does Gentleman (1974) last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Gentleman (1974) loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Gentleman (1974) best for?

Fall is the top pick (36%). Winter is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Gentleman (1974)?

Night wear leads at 54%. Day is a secondary pick at 46%.

Is Gentleman (1974) for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 83% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Gentleman (1974)?

Composed by Paul Leger. Released in 1974.