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.
It all began in 1975, when Hubert de Givenchy created a perfume intended for gentlemen. Through this fragrance, he revealed to all his very singular vision of men's perfumery, far more powerful and elegant than what was customary at the time. Then, in 2017, the house of Givenchy decided to reinvent this cult fragrance. Gentleman then made its grand return to the forefront, as if to adapt to a new, more contemporary man. Today, the story repeats itself once again, and Givenchy invites us this time to discover its new Gentleman, in an unprecedented Eau de Parfum Boisée. So, what about this fragrance? Is it a real novelty compared to its predecessors? Here is our informed opinion on the subject.
Olfastory’s review
A bottle with a well-known silhouette and elegant lines
Let us begin with the new bottle for this perfume. Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée comes in a bottle well known to the public, taking up the codes of its predecessors while asserting its more modern side. Its minimalist design allows it to stand the test of time without ever showing its age. Furthermore, Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée comes in a highly nuanced container, whose transparent base is topped by a darker, more opaque top. Thus, through this duality, Givenchy suggests to us that this is a highly contrasted perfume. Behind its simple appearance and stripped-down design, Givenchy's bottle leaves nothing to chance. The chosen colors, for their part, prove very elegant. By opting for brown and white, Givenchy truly draws us into the world of a gentleman, whom one could almost picture dressed in a tuxedo and wearing a top hat. Nothing more was needed… The scene is set!
Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée: a virile yet very elegant fragrance
As the name of this perfume suggests, this is an infinitely woody juice. Consequently, Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée clearly plays the masculinity card. However, Givenchy orchestrates its recipe with balance, combining virile power with timeless elegance. Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée highlights all the house's expertise, blending numerous complementary yet unexpected raw materials. Geranium, black pepper and coriander give it a powerful and spicy breath. Cedar appears in its heart, softened by iris, a powdery flower counted among the noblest ingredients in the entire perfumer's palette. Cocoa unfolds here all its gourmand character, while retaining a slight bitterness. The woody notes literally explode in its base, wrapped in sandalwood, a creamier wood. Forget the masculine fragrances of the past, which played the woody one-upmanship game, seemingly steeped in testosterone… The man who wears Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée proves far more subtle. His elegance and refinement are ever-present. Undeniably, behind his imposing charisma, the Givenchy man also knows how to appear very distinguished!