Givenchy 2016 EDT

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Gentlemen Only Parisian Break

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Givenchy Gentlemen Only Parisian Break is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. Gentlemen Only Parisian Break opens with Lemon and Mint, settles into a heart of Sage, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Ambroxan. Givenchy's Gentlemen Only Parisian Break carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive one. For some, it's a 'sexual toothpaste' that's clean, fresh, and effortlessly handsome. Others find it bland, generic, and forgettable, a 'blue shower gel scent' that disappeared too quickly for a reason. Its unique charm is definitely in the nose of the beholder.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Gentlemen Only Parisian Break Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mint52%
Lemon48%
Heartas listed
Sage100%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan57%
Vetiver43%

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, aromatic accords and light sillage make it perfect for casual wear, especially in warmer weather, a theme echoed by many reviewers. While not an office powerhouse, its inoffensive nature allows for daytime wear, though formal events might overpower its subtle charm.

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

It hits you with a bright, zesty lemon and a cool, invigorating blast of mint, like a refreshing urban breeze. The heart settles into an earthy, herbaceous sage, giving it an aromatic depth, before drying down to a smooth blend of clean, woody vetiver and a modern, slightly musky ambroxan base. It's built for those sunny, casual days, a fresh, clean scent that evokes a relaxed elegance.

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