Givenchy 2017 EDT

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Gentlemen Only Fraîche

by Jean Jacques

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Givenchy Gentlemen Only Fraîche is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Jean Jacques. Gentlemen Only Fraîche opens with Citrus and Lemon, settles into a heart of Sage and Mint, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Ambroxan. Givenchy's Gentlemen Only Fraîche carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A fresh, ambroxan-heavy blast that's decent for what it is, but frankly, it's a bit 'done before'. You've probably smelt this somewhere else, and possibly for less cash. Pleasant, sure, but hardly setting the world alight.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Gentlemen Only Fraîche Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus50%
Lemon50%
Heartas listed
Mint67%
Sage33%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan50%
Vetiver50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and energising profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sports, as well as a daytime office scent if applied sparingly. While its modern appeal could work for casual dates, its lack of distinctiveness makes it less ideal for formal events. Performance is moderate, lending itself to versatility without being overwhelming.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a zesty, almost lemonade-like burst of lemon and bright citruses, quickly followed by a clean, bracing heart of mint and herbaceous sage. The drydown settles into a familiar, modern base of potent ambroxan, giving it a somewhat salty, oceanic vibe, grounded by the earthy, woody touch of vetiver. It's an aromatic citrus that leans heavily on that contemporary fresh-spicy character.

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