Gentlemen Only Absolute

Very modern and avant-garde for this early 1970s period, this fragrance embodied the new provocative sensuality of the men of its time. Its powerful scent was easily identifiable, far removed from traditional Eaux de Cologne. Then, in 2013, drawing on its refined elegance, Givenchy decided to deliver a new portrait of its Gentleman, more contemporary and casual. This is how the Gentlemen Only collection was created. To this day, it is one of Givenchy's greatest successes. Gentlemen Only Absolute is its 2016 edition, just as refined, but warmer and spicier than before.

Gentlemen Only Absolute, the fragrance of a sophisticated and seductive man

As the name of this fragrance suggests, this is the very essence of the gentleman. Unlike its predecessors, it is an Eau de Parfum. All the compositions in the collection preceding it are Eaux de Toilette. It is therefore the most sophisticated fragrance of them all. If its predecessors were easily imagined worn by an elegant man, dressed in a white shirt and perfectly cut jeans, Gentlemen Only Absolute pulls out all the stops. It is more akin to the tuxedo of the range. It embodies pure style. The man who wears it lacks neither charisma nor the ability to be noticed for his innate sense of chic.

Gentlemen Only Absolute, a woody, spicy and modern sillage

On a purely olfactory level, Gentlemen Only Absolute materializes as a woody and spicy scent, contemporary and elegant. Although tenacious and powerful, this fragrance never lacks refinement. Its freshness first blossoms in an airy breath of bergamot. Then, as if to mark a break with this very airy side, its heart becomes much spicier. It warms up on contact with three warm spices: Gentlemen Only Absolute brings together nutmeg, saffron and cinnamon. In an ever more seductive and suave spirit, the whole is wrapped in vanilla. Sensuality then reaches its peak. Gentlemen Only Absolute gradually wraps itself in sweetness on contact with sandalwood, while letting a virile breath escape, worthy of a gentleman on whom any woman would dream of being able to lean.

When Givenchy's bottle dons a tuxedo

In perfect harmony with the spirit of this fragrance, Givenchy's bottle dresses itself in elegance. Its silhouette is clearly inspired by that of the very first Gentlemen. However, its color has been completely reimagined. Now, a black lacquer covers the entirety of this bottle, while a red label reveals its name. For a more couture spirit, white top-stitching runs around this rectangular label. One could almost believe the whole thing was taken from the inside of a suit jacket! Undeniably, Gentlemen Only Absolute has put on its gala attire!