Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette bottle Gentleman Original
Edt Concentration Edp
M Gender U
1974 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Aoud Greedy Eau de Parfum bottle Aoud Greedy

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gentleman Original
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 - Aoud Greedy
Aoud Greedy is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it licorice bomb that manages to evoke both vintage charm and modern intrigue. Don't let the name fool you - there's no oud here, just a bold, unique aromatic experience.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 10%
Floral 18% 9%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 6% 7%
Sweet 21% 25%
Warm 11% 10%
Woody 19% 20%
Earthy 21% 24%
Animalic 15% 14%
Fresh 9% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gentleman Original EdT
Aoud Greedy EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 15% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 30% vs 39%
Only in Gentleman Original
Cedar 24% Orris 23% Jasmine 22%
Only in Aoud Greedy
Amber 34% Floral 27%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 14% vs 52%
Musk 13% vs 47%

Accords

Gentleman Original Aoud Greedy
Soft Spicy
100%
95%
Woody
80%
Patchouli
77%
75%
Earthy
67%
Amber
66%
65%
Animalic
Sweet
62%
Aromatic
58%
Balsamic
58%
Citrus
56%
55%
Leather
50%
Musky
55%
100%
Woody shared
95%
80%
77%
Earthy shared
75%
67%
66%
65%
62%
58%
58%
56%
55%
Musky shared
50%
55%

Performance

Gentleman Original Aoud Greedy
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Aoud Greedy

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong opening and significant sillage, Aoud Greedy is a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and unique profile makes it a compelling choice for dates and formal events, though it's still suitable for a casual evening out.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
42%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Earthy, Musky accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gentleman Original
Aoud Greedy
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