Fragrances inspired by Gentlemen Only Eau de Toilette
The original
Gentlemen Only
Givenchy
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 10 of its 12 notes, including Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds caramel and licorice, drops incense and musk
Our verdict
Givenchy's Gentlemen Only and Armaf's Vitesse, despite their shared DNA, cater to different needs.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Birch, Pink Pepper, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds elemi and incense, drops leather and lemon
Choose Vitesse when
You're on a budget and need a versatile daily wear.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Vetiver, Nutmeg, Incense
The main difference
Adds aldron and cumin, drops bergamot and birch
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Incense, Bergamot, Musk
The main difference
Adds birch and cedar, drops apple blossom and ebony
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Violet Leaf, Musk, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amber and ginger, drops bergamot and birch
What they share
Shares 7 of its 15 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds ambergris and cinnamon, drops birch and mandarin
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Vetiver, Incense
The main difference
Adds citrus and lemon, drops bergamot and birch
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds ambergris and ginger, drops birch and cedar
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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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Givenchy. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.