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97%
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Gentlemen Only Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle Gentlemen Only Absolute
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2016 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
Soft Solely Complete For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Soft Solely Complete For Men

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gentlemen Only Absolute
This discontinued gem is a creamy, spicy-sweet winter warmer that's absolutely adored by its fans. While some call it a 'less refined' Spicebomb, many crown it superior - a shame it's so hard to find.
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Our Verdict - Soft Solely Complete For Men
A budget take on Givenchy's discontinued Gentlemen Only Absolute - the same warm cinnamon-and-saffron spice melting into creamy vanilla and sandalwood. Soft Solely Complete lands that spicy-sweet, cosy character but reads a touch flatter and sweeter, missing some of the refined elegance and 8-hour wear of the cult original.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 28%
Floral 6% 6%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 28% 27%
Warm 29% 28%
Woody 14% 15%
Earthy 4% 4%
Animalic 2% 3%
Fresh 13% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gentlemen Only Absolute EdP
Soft Solely Complete For Men EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 41% vs 36%
Nutmeg 33% vs 29%
Saffron 24% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 54% vs 53%
Sandalwood 45% vs 46%

Accords

Gentlemen Only Absolute Soft Solely Complete For Men
100%
Warm Spicy
80%
80%
Cinnamon
65%
Vanilla
70%
58%
Woody
60%
58%
Powdery
45%
Sweet
55%
46%
Citrus
Amber
40%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
80%
80%
Vanilla shared
65%
70%
Woody shared
58%
60%
Powdery shared
58%
45%
55%
46%
40%

Performance

Gentlemen Only Absolute Soft Solely Complete For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gentlemen Only Absolute

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy-sweet profile and average projection make it ideal for dates and evening gatherings over crowded office settings. The smooth, refined character also suits formal winter events, though it's too much for active wear.

Soft Solely Complete For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A warm cinnamon-vanilla built for cold weather - it blooms in autumn and winter and turns heavy in summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Spicy and sensual, it suits evenings, dates and formal occasions more than daytime or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody accords and Bergamot, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gentlemen Only Absolute
Soft Solely Complete For Men
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