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Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette bottle Gentleman Original EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1974 Year -
££ Price Tier £
French Male Eau de Parfum bottle French Male EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gentleman Original EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - French Male EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Givenchy Gentlemen - a woody fragrance led by Honey, Cinnamon, Bergamot, with sweet depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gentleman Original EDT
French Male EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Honey 20% vs 30%
Rose 17% vs 19%
Cinnamon 16% vs 26%
Bergamot 15% vs 23%
Only in Gentleman Original
Tarragon 16% Lemon 15%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 30% vs 53%
Orris 23% vs 46%
Only in Gentleman Original
Cedar 24% Jasmine 22%
Shared Notes
Leather 16% vs 40%
Musk 13% vs 25%
Amber 13% vs 35%

Accords

Gentleman Original French Male
95%
Woody
90%
Sweet
78%
75%
Earthy
60%
Warm Spicy
66%
65%
Animalic
55%
Leather
Citrus
54%
50%
Musky
Floral
42%
Woody shared
95%
90%
78%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
66%
65%
55%
54%
50%
42%

Performance

Gentleman Original French Male
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gentleman Original

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

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.

French Male

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, sweet signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gentleman Original EDT
French Male EDP
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