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post #1 of 16
6/10/12 at 12:56pm
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What is your opinion about.
Can they replace a " niche " fragance ??
Are they good contenders..?
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post #2 of 16
6/10/12 at 1:28pm
I think Givenchy Vetiver is a masterpiece and better than Guerlain imo. I'm not sure what you ask, if they can replace niche fragrances? In terms of quality? I don't think niche fragrances are necessarily better, they are just more creative, or odd if you want. So, designer or niche doesn't matter, designers can contend with niche and vice versa. It boils down to the specific scent and how it works for you.
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post #3 of 16
6/10/12 at 1:30pm
Never tested one of them, but especially Monsieur and Vetiver were recommended to me as outstanding, especially for a fan of classic scents like I am.
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post #4 of 16
6/10/12 at 1:30pm
With the exception of Monsieur which is very good but not as distinctive as the others, they're all terrific fragrances and surely among my favorites. I'm a HUGE fan of older Givenchys.
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post #5 of 16
6/10/12 at 1:43pm
I am greatly devoted to Monsieur de Givenchy, which nothing else quite resembles. It is perfectly composed, and, of the line, the one that Hubert de Givenchy designed for himself. Gentleman was for his seemingly (one would have to extrapolate) somewhat libertine brother. Monsieur de Givenchy is very tasteful indeed, and on the shortlist of fragrances I do not ever wish to be without. 'Niche' is a rather artificial concept. I prefer Monsieur de Givenchy to many perfumes that would be considered niche, yes.
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post #6 of 16
6/10/12 at 1:53pm
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Originally Posted by PWJ View Post

I think Givenchy Vetiver is a masterpiece and better than Guerlain imo.
I don't think niche fragrances are necessarily better, they are just more . . . . odd if you want.

Couldn't have been stated better. Sometimes ' niche ' tries a little too hard, just to be different.
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post #7 of 16
6/10/12 at 2:10pm
Vintage Givenchy Gentleman is unrivaled, niche or otherwise.
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post #8 of 16
6/10/12 at 2:25pm
The vintage versions of Monsieur de Givenchy and Givenchy Gentleman can hold their own against just about anything, IMO.
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post #9 of 16
6/10/12 at 5:54pm
One of the best houses out there...
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post #10 of 16
6/10/12 at 9:33pm
Have to say I like them all and count them all as part of my collection.
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post #11 of 16
6/10/12 at 10:41pm
Another recommendation for Givenchy vetyver One of the best vetivers out there - up there with Malle's Vetiver Extraordinaire. And for the price this one just can't be beaten - not even by Guerlain!
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post #12 of 16
6/11/12 at 2:48am
I have just bought a couple of vintage bottles of, incensé now this, is my fave from that house
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post #13 of 16
6/11/12 at 2:51am
Givenchy Gentlemen is a really good patchouli dominated fragrance.
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post #14 of 16
6/11/12 at 4:39am
I have them all except Monsieur de Givenchy and they are all classics. Givenchy Gentleman is one of the classiest fragrances of all time IMO.
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post #15 of 16
6/11/12 at 4:49am
Monsieur de Givenchy is great. It's a musky combination of Aqua di Parma Colonia and Dunhill (1934), with extra powder. If you like that combo, you'll love it. Personally, I love it. Great summer fragrance. You can wear this all day and still go to dinner.

"Can they replace a " niche " fragance ??"

What the hell does that mean?
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post #16 of 16
1/8/13 at 3:32pm
Sorry to ressurect an old thread but I'll just say that if any (though I'm not familiar with Vetiver) of these vintage Givenchy scents were made by a niche company they could fetch the highest of prices. I just wish they were easier to find.
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