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Givenchy pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle Givenchy pour Homme EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2002 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Shabaz Eau de Parfum bottle Shabaz EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Givenchy pour Homme EDT
Givenchy Pour Homme is a proper classic, but whether it still hits the mark is up for debate. It's either a timeless, subtle woody-citrus or a 'meh' forgettable scent, depending on who you ask.
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Our Verdict - Shabaz EDP
Compiled from retailer descriptions and community listings: an incense-and-oud unisex fragrance built around a dark rose-cypriol heart over agarwood and sandalwood. Retailers consistently describe the scent this way but no specific designer original was confirmed with confidence, so no dupe-pair claim is made here.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Givenchy pour Homme EDT
Shabaz EDP

Notes

Accords

Givenchy pour Homme Shabaz
100%
Woody
100%
100%
Citrus
96%
Aromatic
85%
Rose
70%
Spicy
54%
54%
Lavender
49%
Powdery
49%
Earthy
46%
Amber
39%
Woody shared
100%
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
96%
85%
70%
54%
54%
49%
49%
Amber shared
46%
39%

Performance

Givenchy pour Homme Shabaz
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Givenchy pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive woody-citrus profile make it suitable for office and casual settings. While some find it 'too soft' for a statement, its understated elegance makes it versatile for dates or formal events where 'loudness' isn't desired.

Shabaz

Seasons

No strong season fit

The dense agarwood, sandalwood, and incense base carries real weight that suits cold-weather wear, while the dark rose-cypriol heart feels out of place against summer heat.

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

Its intensity and resinous, incense-driven character make it better suited to evenings, dates, and formal occasions than a low-key office or gym setting.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Givenchy pour Homme EDT
Shabaz EDP
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