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Gentleman Eau de Parfum bottle Gentleman EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
473 Gentleman Eau de Parfum bottle 473 Gentleman EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gentleman EDP
A refined and charismatic take on the modern woody-amber theme, blending smooth iris and spicy vanilla for a scent that's as inviting as it is magnetic. Effortlessly masculine, rich, and memorable.
Acquired
Our Verdict - 473 Gentleman EDP
No.473 leans on Givenchy Gentleman's black-pepper-and-iris signature over a tonka-benzoin base, coming across as a fair spicy-powdery approximation, though it loses the original's smooth, almost velvety iris texture within a couple of hours.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gentleman EDP
473 Gentleman EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 37% vs 38%
Lavender 34% vs 33%
Bergamot 28% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Clove 32% vs 30%
Cinnamon 31% vs 30%
Only in Gentleman
Orris 36%
Only in 473 Gentleman
Iris 40%
Shared Notes
Tolu Balsam 21% vs 25%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 28%
Benzoin 19% vs 21%
Patchouli 18% vs 25%
Only in Gentleman
Vanilla 21%

Accords

Gentleman 473 Gentleman
95%
Warm Spicy
80%
80%
Amber
50%
70%
Powdery
55%
50%
Sweet
50%
Balsamic
28%
Aromatic
40%
35%
Earthy
Warm Spicy shared
95%
80%
Amber shared
80%
50%
Powdery shared
70%
55%
50%
50%
Aromatic shared
28%
40%
35%

Performance

Gentleman 473 Gentleman
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gentleman

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm spicy, vanilla, and amber notes thrive in cool to cold weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its richness works for early spring but can be cloying in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The inviting, sensual character and moderate projection make it perfect for date nights and evenings out, while its smoothness is sophisticated enough for formal events. It's less suited for office or sports due to its potency.

473 Gentleman

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, powdery, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gentleman EDP
473 Gentleman EDP
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