Givenchy

Gentlemen Only

for men

Gentlemen Only smells deep and bold with woody and smoky accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Gentlemen Only

Fragrance notes

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

Woody 100%
Smoky 74%
Citrus 72%
Aromatic 65%
Musky 59%
Fresh Spicy 57%
Earthy 57%
Amber 57%
Leather 55%
Balsamic 55%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Woody, Smoky, Citrus, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Woody, Smoky, Citrus, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Gentlemen Only by Givenchy is a Woody fragrance for men.Gentlemen Onlywas launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Jacques. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Green Mandarin, Birch Leaf, Nutmeg and Bergamot; middle notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and elemi; base notes are Incense and Musk.Givenchy launches a new fragrance for men in 2013. Gentlemen Only is a modern homage to the classic fragrance of the house - Givenchy Gentlemen from 1974. This fragrance was once revolutionary amongst masculine fragrance introducing strong and intense woody notes instead of the traditional aromatic and citrusy ones.Gentlemen Only is intended to men of our times; it is designed around modern woody nuances. The composition opens with fresh and spicy accords of green mandarin, pink pepper, nutmeg and birch leaves. Deep and intense woody character is provided by the heart of cedar, patchouli and vetiver. The base captures incense and animalistic notes.The face of this Givenchy perfume is Australian actor Simon Baker. The fragrance is available as 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette with additional after shave lotion, deodorant in spray and in stick.

Quick answers

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

Is Gentlemen Only office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
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.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Gentlemen Only, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Gentlemen Only fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.