Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum vs Meydan Eau de Parfum

Gentlemen Only Intense

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2014	Year	2015
££	Price Tier	££

Meydan

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Which Should You Buy?

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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Meydan Eau de Parfum

Meydan is a bold, take-no-prisoners leather. It's a proper Middle Eastern beast, demanding attention and oozing luxury. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for powerful, unapologetic leather scents.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	7%
Floral	2%	4%
Fruity	2%	4%
Green	7%	9%
Sweet	17%	20%
Warm	24%	25%
Woody	23%	21%
Earthy	19%	15%
Animalic	10%	13%
Fresh	14%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Gentlemen Only Intense EdP

Meydan EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Tonka Bean 23% Incense 21% Amber 20% Vetiver 12% Vanilla 12% Sandalwood 12%

Base Notes

Leather 16% Patchouli 10% Vetiver 10% Guaiac Wood 10% Sandalwood 9% Musk 9% Benzoin 9% Amber 9% Tonka Bean 9% Vanilla 8%

Only in Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum

Birch 20% Pepper 19% Mandarin 19% Mint 15% Pink Pepper 14% Lemon 13%

Only in Meydan Eau de Parfum

Saffron 11% Lavender 10% Cypress 9% Cardamom 9% Styrax 9% Nutmeg 9% Artemisia 9% Bergamot 9% Cinnamon 8% Apple 8% Grapefruit 8%

Only in Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum

Leather 28% Patchouli 22% Cedar 20% Violet Leaf 16% Coriander 15%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 22% vs 8%

Amber 19% vs 8%

Vetiver 12% vs 10%

Vanilla 12% vs 8%

Sandalwood 12% vs 9%

Only in Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum

Incense 21%

Only in Meydan Eau de Parfum

Leather 16% Patchouli 10% Guaiac Wood 10% Musk 9% Benzoin 9%

Accords

Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum Meydan Eau de Parfum

100%

Amber

65%

83%

Woody

100%

84%

Leather

82%

69%

Warm Spicy

81%

80%

Smoky

61%

Aromatic

78%

Fresh Spicy

73%

60%

Vanilla

Tobacco

60%

57%

Balsamic

52%

Animalic

55%

Oud

55%

51%

Patchouli

Powdery

51%

Amber shared

100%

65%

Woody shared

83%

100%

Leather shared

84%

82%

Warm Spicy shared

69%

81%

Smoky

80%

Aromatic shared

61%

78%

Fresh Spicy

73%

Vanilla

60%

Tobacco

60%

Balsamic

57%

Animalic shared

52%

55%

Oud

55%

Patchouli

51%

Powdery

51%

Performance

Gentlemen Only Intense Eau de Parfum Meydan Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

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.

Meydan Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its beastly performance and powerful, attention-grabbing leather and spicy profile make it too much for the office or casual wear. It truly shines in formal or evening date settings where its luxurious and bold character can make a lasting impression.