Gentleman Original
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1974 | Year | 1988 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Passion
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Which Should You Buy?
A powerhouse of vintage French masculinity - brooding, leathery, and unapologetically bold. Wear it if you crave gravitas and command attention with a scent that defines the word 'gentleman' in its original, uncompromising sense.
Passion is properly divisive: a beastly, gothic powder-bomb, beloved by those who want to smell dark and mysterious, but completely overwhelming for others. Definitely a 'try before you buy' to see if you're a vamp or a victim.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 4% |
| Floral | 18% | 25% |
| Fruity | 1% | 3% |
| Green | 6% | 8% |
| Sweet | 21% | 20% |
| Warm | 11% | 14% |
| Woody | 19% | 11% |
| Earthy | 21% | 13% |
| Animalic | 15% | 16% |
| Fresh | 9% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dense patchouli-leather heart and animalic-earthy base make this fragrance ideal for cooler months and autumnal transitions, where its richness is best appreciated. The spicy warmth and low freshness can overwhelm in heat but shine in fall and winter.
Occasions
Gentleman Original’s commanding, complex leather and patchouli presence marks it as a statement for formal settings and evening wear. Its boldness and animalic undertone may be too assertive for office or sports, but lend confidence and gravitas to sophisticated occasions.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its nuclear projection and lasting power make it too potent for office wear, but perfect for dates and formal events where you want to make a statement. Reviewers often mention wearing it for 'naughty nights' or 'gothic' occasions rather than casual daytime activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Animalic, Warm Spicy accords and Orris, Civet notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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