Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Gentlemen Only Intense
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2014 Year 2017
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Admirabilis Eau de Parfum bottle Admirabilis

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Our Verdict - Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum
Givenchy Gentlemen Only Intense is a polarising scent - some laud its smooth, dark masculinity, others dismiss it as ordinary with disappointing performance. Often compared to designer peers, its appeal largely hinges on whether you get past the initial blast and experience its full drydown.
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Our Verdict - Admirabilis Eau de Parfum
This one's a smooth operator, masterfully blending the bright with the balsamic. Some find it a versatile 'Master of All', while others get a bit of an old-school soapy vibe. It's a complex, luminous scent that truly stands apart.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 15%
Floral 2% 2%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 7% 9%
Sweet 17% 12%
Warm 24% 24%
Woody 23% 25%
Earthy 19% 17%
Animalic 10% 4%
Fresh 14% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gentlemen Only Intense EdP
Admirabilis EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 18% vs 16%
Lemon 13% vs 17%
Only in Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum
Birch 20% Pepper 19% Mint 15% Pink Pepper 14%
Shared Notes
Cedar 19% vs 33%
Only in Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum
Leather 28% Patchouli 22% Violet Leaf 16% Coriander 15%
Only in Admirabilis Eau de Parfum
Clove 34% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 33%
Shared Notes
Incense 20% vs 16%
Amber 19% vs 11%
Vetiver 12% vs 9%

Accords

Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum Admirabilis Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
84%
Leather
83%
Woody
52%
80%
Smoky
48%
69%
Warm Spicy
61%
57%
Balsamic
63%
Citrus
62%
61%
Aromatic
58%
60%
Vanilla
52%
Animalic
51%
Patchouli
Amber shared
100%
100%
84%
Woody shared
83%
52%
Smoky shared
80%
48%
Warm Spicy shared
69%
61%
Balsamic shared
57%
63%
62%
Aromatic shared
61%
58%
60%
52%
51%

Performance

Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum Admirabilis Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its smoky, sensual character and often-criticised moderate projection make it less suitable for the office or casual daywear. However, the rich amber-leather profile and 'date night' appeal, as mentioned by reviewers, boost its fit for formal events or romantic evenings.

Admirabilis Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its luminous yet sophisticated amber-balsamic profile makes it excellent for formal and date settings. While some find its performance modest, its elegant aura is generally suitable for office wear without being overpowering.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
88%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Smoky accords and Violet Leaf, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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