Givenchy

Gentlemen Only Absolute

for men

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Gentlemen Only Absolute

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Warm Spicy 100%
Cinnamon 80%
Fresh Spicy 75%
Vanilla 65%
Powdery 59%
Woody 58%
Citrus 45%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Warm Spicy, Cinnamon, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Warm Spicy, Cinnamon, Fresh Spicy, and Vanilla among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.

Projection

With Warm Spicy, Cinnamon, Fresh Spicy, and Vanilla among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.

Overview

Gentlemen Only AbsolutebyGivenchyis a Woody Spicy fragrance for men.Gentlemen Only Absolutewas launched in 2016. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Saffron; base notes are Vanila and Sandalwood.Gentlemen Only Absolute is a new fragrance by Givenchy, which comes out in the summer of 2016. The fragrance is a rich Eau de Parfum version of the "Gentleman at his best." Gentlemen Only from 2013 represents a modern tribute to the classic Givenchy Gentlemen from 1974. It was followed by Gentlemen Only Intense in early 2014, Gentlemen Only Casual Chic in early 2015 and Gentlemen Only Parisian Break in early 2016.Gentlemen Only Absolute, inspired by high fashion of the Givenchy house, is announced as the scent of contemporary refined and elegant men. The sensual oriental, woody and spicy composition tends to embody class, sophistication and style. Pungent, slightly metallic bergamot in the top is followed by the warm heart which contains a trio of spices: nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron. A sensual combination of sandalwood and vanilla wraps the base of the perfume.The face of the collection is Australian actor Simon Baker. The bottle of the standard design of the collection comes in a lacquered black outfit with red accents. The fragrance is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Gentlemen Only Absolute office-safe?
Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.