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Gentlemen Only Eau de Toilette bottle Gentlemen Only EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.214 Gentlemen Only Eau de Parfum bottle No.214 Gentlemen Only EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gentlemen Only EDT
This is a wonderfully understated modern classic. Forget the performance whingers; Gentlemen Only is a fresh, woody powerhouse that quietly commands attention. A true hidden gem for those in the know, easily signature-worthy.
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Our Verdict - No.214 Gentlemen Only EDP
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.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gentlemen Only EDT
No.214 Gentlemen Only EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 24% vs 24%
Mandarin 23% vs 24%
Birch 20% vs 14%
Nutmeg 17% vs 17%
Bergamot 14% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 27% vs 27%
Cedar 21% vs 30%
Violet Leaf 17% vs 22%
Elemi 14% vs 19%
Only in Gentlemen Only
Patchouli 20%
Only in Gentlemen Only
Incense 56% Musk 44%
Only in No.214 Gentlemen Only
Patchouli 43% Caramel 30% Licorice 26%

Accords

Gentlemen Only No.214 Gentlemen Only
100%
Woody
75%
75%
Citrus
60%
74%
Smoky
66%
Aromatic
60%
Musky
57%
Earthy
56%
Amber
40%
55%
Leather
55%
Balsamic
Spicy
50%
Woody shared
100%
75%
Citrus shared
75%
60%
74%
66%
60%
57%
Amber shared
56%
40%
55%
55%
50%

Performance

Gentlemen Only No.214 Gentlemen Only
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gentlemen Only

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and refined woody profile makes it perfect for the office without being overbearing. While some report poor longevity, many find its performance acceptable for daily wear or date nights, where its intimate sillage is a plus. It's versatile enough for most settings where a sophisticated, non-shouty presence is desired.

No.214 Gentlemen Only

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Cedar and vetiver carry a woody warmth suited to cooler seasons, though the citrus top keeps it wearable into early autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual Formal

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.

Overall scent match
65%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gentlemen Only EDT
No.214 Gentlemen Only EDP
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