Gentleman, the new woody eau de parfum by Givenchy. The story of Givenchy's Gentleman perfume takes us back to 1975. It was at that time, when masculine fragrances were very fresh and invigorating, that Givenchy decided to create a perfume in total contrast with the other juices of its decade.
In 2020, the house of Givenchy invites us to discover a new variation of its iconic Gentleman, this time transformed into an Eau de Parfum Boisée. Well known to the public since 2017, Givenchy's Gentleman fragrance has already been followed by an Eau de Parfum in 2018 and a Cologne in 2019. This time, the emphasis is on virility, and this fragrance offers us an infinitely refined and spicy breath. So, how about rediscovering this elegant and subtle fragrance with more spirit and temperament? Let us look in more detail at its composition.
Pepper, the dominant scent of the top notes of Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée
Most of the time, perfumes begin with a fresh citrus scent, which gives fragrances all their vivacity and energy. While Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée does not lack spirit in its opening, it relies instead on an entirely different olfactory register. Here, it is not a matter of freshness at all, but rather of an incandescent, spicy warmth. The top notes of Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée are particularly peppery. Black pepper dominates and is paired with geranium, more floral and elegant, but also giving off a peppery breath in the background. Coriander also joins the whole and offers additional depth to this perfume, revealing a more aromatic, almost orangey note. Emblematic of men's fragrances, it then paves the way for a more gourmand heart…
A gourmand and powdery heart
The heart notes of Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée are diametrically opposed to its opening. They are much rounder and more gourmand, as if to reveal all the tenderness of the man who wears this fragrance. Cocoa unfolds here its roasted, slightly bitter flavor, while making the mouth water. It is complemented by the woody dryness of cedar, a raw material widely used in masculine fragrances. Then, as if to underscore the refinement of this perfume, Givenchy decides to bring in one of the noblest raw materials in the entire perfumer's palette: iris. A flower exclusively reserved for fine perfumery, it lends here a very elegant floral and powdery touch.
Woods, the source of undeniable virility in Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée
It is ultimately in its base that Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée fully expresses its personality. As if to reveal all the masculine power lying dormant within it, it is built essentially around woody notes. Patchouli asserts its character while stirring in us a touch of nostalgia. Indeed, it is a legendary ingredient of the hippie movement, emblematic of the 1970s. Here, it is softened by sandalwood, an element that is equally masculine, but rounder and creamier.
Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée is aimed at all men with a strong personality, who remain elegant in all circumstances while ultimately hiding a tender heart beneath their shell.