Gentleman Society Extrême
Gentleman Society Extreme: radical elegance for men. After redefining contemporary brotherhood with Gentleman Society in 2023, Givenchy raises the bar with Gentleman Society Extreme (2024). Perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp intensify the light-dark duality of the original juice: an icy opening of cardamom, a heart of iris cemented by sage, and above all a coffee-amber wood base as deep as a velvet tuxedo. A manifesto of boldness and refinement, the fragrance celebrates men who dare to push the limits of their own style while remaining true to the spirit of camaraderie dear to the house of Givenchy.
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Fact sheet
- Full name: Gentleman Society Extreme Eau de Parfum
- Brand: Givenchy
- Olfactory family: Woody – Aromatic – Amber
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Launch date: 2024
- Perfumers: Nathalie Lorson & Olivier Cresp
- Available sizes: 50 ml, 100 ml and 150 ml refill
- Sustainable signature: 89% naturally derived ingredients, refillable bottle
Composition: the olfactory pyramid
Top: icy cardamom & lime
From the very first spray, a frosted Guatemalan cardamom strikes against a sparkling lime. This opening lights up the fragrance with a minty-citrus flash, like an alpine breeze whipping across the face at dawn.
Heart: iris concrete & clary sage
The Gentleman icon — iris pallida absolute — unfolds its powdery and woody facets, backed by a clary sage with aromatic greenness. Together, they weave a made-to-measure olfactory suit, both elegant and insolent.
Base: black coffee, smoky cedar & benzoin
The signature is built on an intensely black roasted arabica coffee, fused with a smoky Atlas cedar and a resinous-amber Laotian benzoin. The sillage, underscored by a thread of vanilla pod, lasts more than ten hours, leaving an impression that is both smooth and raw.
Bottle: midnight blue emblem & brushed metal
The Gentleman totem is dressed in a metallic midnight-blue lacquer, crossed by the silver 4G emblem.
Echoing the monolithic silhouette of Gentleman Society, the glass is tinted a metallic midnight blue that catches the light like a discreet neon glow. The silver 4G plate reflects belonging to the Givenchy clan. An unscrewable pump and a 150 ml refill reduce glass consumption by 38%.
Advertising campaign
In the film directed by Théo Gosselin, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson crosses a nighttime metropolis. To the rhythm of the rock track “Pushing Limits”, the skyscraper windows turn electric blue with each of his steps. He says: “Join the extreme” before disappearing into the darkness. The press visual frames his frank gaze, midnight-blue bottle in hand, tagline: “Make your rules”.
Review & verdict
Gentleman Society Extreme accentuates the coffee-wood facet of the 2023 model while preserving the powdery elegance of the iris. On warm skin, the cardamom reveals a roasted cinnamon side; in cool weather, the sage and cedar take on a dry, refined edge. Measured but persistent projection: ideal for the chic office, formidable after work. Worth discovering for those who love sophisticated aromatic woods, with a caffeinated twist that electrifies the sillage.
Recommended wearing momentsMomentOccasionSillageApplication tip
Autumn morning
Strategic meeting
Light
Two sprays on a scarf
Afternoon
Art gallery
Moderate
Mist on wrists and nape
Dusk
Rooftop cocktail
Strong
Cloud across the shoulders
Urban night
Jazz club
Enveloping
Layering with cedar balm
Olfactory pyramid
- Top notesThe first minutes
- Heart notesThe heart of the perfume
- Base notesWhat lingers
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