Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette vs Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Gentleman Original

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M	Gender	U
1974	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££

Up at Dawn

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette

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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

A quietly radiant, musky-rose composition that feels like stepping into a dew-drenched garden at sunrise. Classy, understated, and endlessly wearable for those who crave gentle beauty without drama.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	3%
Floral	18%	21%
Fruity	1%	2%
Green	6%	4%
Sweet	21%	13%
Warm	11%	12%
Woody	19%	14%
Earthy	21%	26%
Animalic	15%	16%
Fresh	9%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Only in Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette

Honey 20% Rose 17% Cinnamon 17% Tarragon 16% Bergamot 15% Lemon 15%

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Earthy 36% Pink Pepper 34% Elemi 30%

Shared Notes

Orris 23% vs 29%

Only in Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette

Patchouli 30% Cedar 24% Jasmine 22%

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Rose 38% Ambrette 33%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 15% vs 25%

Musk 13% vs 27%

Only in Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette

Leather 16% Civet 16% Vetiver 14% Amber 13% Vanilla 13%

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Patchouli 26% Cashmeran 22%

Accords

Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

95%

Woody

70%

50%

Musky

95%

75%

Earthy

80%

65%

Animalic

60%

Warm Spicy

Powdery

60%

55%

Leather

Green

40%

Woody shared

95%

70%

Musky shared

50%

95%

Earthy shared

75%

80%

Animalic

65%

Warm Spicy

60%

Powdery

60%

Leather

55%

Green

40%

Performance

Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette

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.

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The fresh rose and green musky profile is ideal for cool to mild weather, especially spring mornings and crisp autumn days. Its gentle projection and powdery-woody drydown make it less suited to the heat of summer or deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Subtle, clean, and airy - Up at Dawn is refined enough for office or daytime dates, never intrusive due to its restrained projection. Its transparent earthiness is perfect for casual wear, but it lacks the gravitas for grand formal events or the crispness for sports.