Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense: Givenchy's new masculine fragrance. In 1975, Hubert de Givenchy decided to create a third masculine fragrance to expand his catalog. However, he decided to break away literally from tradition, forsaking the usual freshness of masculine fragrances in favor of a more assertive power.
In 2021, the house of Givenchy offers a new masculine creation. Nevertheless, this one cannot help but remind us of a previous historic fragrance from the house: the emblematic Gentleman from 1975. This time, it is a modern reinterpretation of the gentleman, like a new portrait of a man who is more subtle, yet still generous. Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense contains noble ingredients. It comes in an appealing bottle. In sum, it seems to possess all the elements necessary to ensure its success. But what is it really like? Here is our review of this masculine fragrance.
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Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense, the reinterpretation of a legend
Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense by Givenchy draws on the entire history of the house. It is much more than a simple fragrance. It is a dive into Givenchy's heritage. As a reminder: it all began in 1975, when Givenchy decided to offer men a brand new fragrance, named Gentleman, more powerful, in total break with the often sweetened juices of its time. Then, in 2017, Givenchy decided to create a new fragrance also named Gentleman. This time, the world was quite different, leaning toward more subtlety and softness. Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense succeeds in the bold bet of uniting these two fragrances. To do so, it relies on striking contrasts. The result is the singular alliance of strength and sensitivity.
When Givenchy speaks to us of today's man
If Givenchy turned toward this olfactory territory, it is simply to stay as close as possible to today's man. First, Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense is a very elegant fragrance. Hubert de Givenchy liked to say that perfume is the finishing touch of elegance, its identity card. Then, Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense is also the explosive encounter between a delicate flower, blue iris, and a powerful wood, cedar. Although these two elements are entirely contradictory, together they form an exceptional harmony. From then on, Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense becomes the symbol of a man who seduces through his contrasts.
Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense, a bottle worn like a modern suit
Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense comes in a timeless bottle, echoing the silhouette of its predecessors. No one could give an age to its bottle. More specifically, Givenchy chose a square shape with rounded corners, with glass tinted in a gradient moving from light blue to black, passing through midnight blue. Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense is crafted like a modern-day tuxedo, worn casually, without a bow tie or embellishment. The result is a fragrance in which everyone can find themselves.
The highly refined and sophisticated composition of Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense
As for composition, the quality of Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense also speaks for itself. This juice contains one of the most refined raw materials in the entire perfumer's palette: blue iris. This infinitely powdery and subtle flower is paired with cypress essence, drier and woodier. This sensation is further amplified by the presence of cedarwood, while coumarin warms the whole composition. In total contrast with this smooth, warm sensation, bergamot, cardamom and basil essence come to refresh the formula. The result is a fragrance as daring as it is contrasted and harmonious.