Is Eden Perfumes No.693 Gentleman a dupe of Givenchy Gentleman?
Gentleman EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.693 Gentleman EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Gentleman
- No.693 Gentleman
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Iris
36%
vs
39%
Lavender
36%
vs
34%
Vanilla
33%
vs
24%
Patchouli
31%
vs
20%
Pepper
34%
Clove
32%
Bergamot
31%
Cinnamon
29%
Tonka Bean
20%
Tolu Balsam
18%
Benzoin
16%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
The clove-vanilla-tonka base reads warm and cosy, suiting cooler months far more than a summer citrus register.
Occasions
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
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Lavender, Patchouli, Iris
Adds cardamom and geranium, drops benzoin and bergamot
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