Fragrances inspired by Gentleman Original Eau de Toilette
The original
Gentleman Original
Givenchy
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Musk, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Without cedar and civet
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Bergamot, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds nutmeg and oud, drops cedar and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 11 of its 19 notes, including Musk, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds basil and benzoin, drops civet and honey
What they share
Shares 8 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds magnolia and oud, drops cedar and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 10 of its 20 notes, including Musk, Rose, Lemon
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and clove, drops cedar and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds apple and elemi, drops cinnamon and civet
What they share
Shares 9 of its 20 notes, including Musk, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds carnation and chamomile, drops cinnamon and civet
What they share
Shares 9 of its 19 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and artemisia, drops cedar and cinnamon
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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