Gentleman Original
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1974 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Al Azal
ScentArt
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.
Al Azal is a polarising leather scent that divides opinion sharply; some find it a unique, sweet leather gem worth every penny, while others are put off by a raw, almost 'rancid' leather note. You'll either love it or hate it, but for the price, it's a gamble some are willing to take.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 4% |
| Floral | 18% | 22% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 8% |
| Sweet | 21% | 16% |
| Warm | 11% | 20% |
| Woody | 19% | 17% |
| Earthy | 21% | 23% |
| Animalic | 15% | 8% |
| Fresh | 9% | 7% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its bold leather and spicy profile make it less suitable for an office setting, though some reviews suggest it can work for the confident wearer. It excels in date and formal situations due to its sophisticated, intriguing character, but is perhaps too heavy for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Leather, Warm Spicy accords and Leather, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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