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Gentleman Eau de Toilette bottle Gentleman EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.693 Gentleman Eau de Parfum bottle No.693 Gentleman EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gentleman EDT
Gentleman Eau de Toilette blends crisp pear and powdery iris with a warm, subtly leathery base, projecting understated elegance and contemporary masculinity. A perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and refinement.
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Our Verdict - No.693 Gentleman EDP
Eden's No.693 chases Givenchy Gentleman's warm iris-vanilla spice, but the black pepper and clove opening runs louder while the base fades to a soft vanilla-tonka husk rather than the original's polished leathery depth - a cosier, shorter-lived echo rather than a mirror.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gentleman EDT
No.693 Gentleman EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 24%
Patchouli 31% vs 20%
Only in Gentleman
Leather 35%

Accords

Gentleman No.693 Gentleman
85%
Fruity
60%
Warm Spicy
80%
70%
Sweet
65%
Powdery
60%
Amber
60%
Vanilla
55%
50%
Aromatic
50%
Leather
Iris
50%
40%
Earthy
85%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
80%
70%
Powdery shared
65%
60%
60%
55%
50%
50%
50%
40%

Performance

Gentleman No.693 Gentleman
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gentleman

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The powdery iris, sweet pear, and warm vanilla-leather base make it versatile, but its richness and gentle warmth shine in spring and fall. It remains wearable in cooler summers and mild winters, but may feel heavy in extreme heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and soft, modern elegance are perfect for office or date nights, balancing character with approachability. Too refined for sport and not quite opulent enough for black tie formal events.

No.693 Gentleman

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The clove-vanilla-tonka base reads warm and cosy, suiting cooler months far more than a summer citrus register.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

A softened spicy-amber character works best for casual and low-key evening wear rather than sharp formal settings where the original's projection would be needed.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
14%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gentleman EDT
No.693 Gentleman EDP
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