Black Edition Eau de Parfum vs No.214 Gentlemen Only Eau de Parfum
Black Edition EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.214 Gentlemen Only EDP
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper mixed bag, isn't it? For some, it's a classy, versatile gem punching well above its price tag, a refined "gentleman's scent" that performs. For others, it's a generic, synthetic mess that evokes cheap aftershave. Definitely not a safe blind buy, despite what some reviewers say.
No.214 nails the citrus-woody opening of Givenchy Gentlemen Only - mandarin, pink pepper and cedar are all present and correct - but the sweeter caramel-licorice base is softer and less austere than the original's incense-tinged dry-down, and it wears close to skin.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh, clean profile lend itself well to office and casual wear, as many users highlight its 'office-friendly' nature. The woody-violet character is versatile for dates, but could be a bit too understated for formal events and too complex for active sports.
Seasons
Cedar and vetiver carry a woody warmth suited to cooler seasons, though the citrus top keeps it wearable into early autumn.
Occasions
The suave, understated woody-citrus profile is built for office and smart-formal wear rather than casual or sport contexts.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, citrus, amber
Adds bergamot and birch, drops cotton candy and earthy
Where to buy
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