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Givenchy gentleman.....to what fragance can it be compared ????? The nearest by..

post #1 of 17
6/10/12 at 3:57pm
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I´ve talked personally to some friends that own " Givenchy Gentleman " , new version and vintage.
But
I got very different opinions..
Is it a strong fragance ??
Is there in the present market any fragance the stays close to its notes..?
What can you add to this issue to give the best broadly scope.
Many thanks .
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post #2 of 17
6/10/12 at 4:08pm
The vintage stuff reminds me of the unfortunately long since discontinued Giorgio VIP for Men. I find it quite strong... and quite amazing.
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post #3 of 17
6/10/12 at 5:36pm
Bond No 9 H.O.T. Always is similar.
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post #4 of 17
6/10/12 at 6:54pm
Try club man special reserve. $7 US dollars, and smells almost identical
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post #5 of 17
6/10/12 at 8:30pm
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Originally Posted by JRVavrek View Post

Try club man special reserve. $7 US dollars, and smells almost identical

Not close at all.
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post #6 of 17
6/10/12 at 8:34pm
Then list a suggestion...try it 7 bucks what do you have to life.
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post #7 of 17
6/10/12 at 9:25pm
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Bond No 9 H.O.T. Always is similar.

+1

Gentleman is rougher, perhaps more complex than HOT Always which is smoother and more refined but perhaps a little more linear. HOT is aptly named in that the spices+civet smells warm. Both lovely fragrances IMO.
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post #8 of 17
6/10/12 at 9:28pm
A real cheapie comes to mind - Slider by Paris Bleu
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post #9 of 17
6/11/12 at 8:03am
I find some details from Noir Patchouli by Histoire de Parfums without the floral side.
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post #10 of 17
6/11/12 at 8:15am
Giorgio Beverly Hills for men is fairly similar. Like Gentlemen better though.
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post #11 of 17
6/11/12 at 8:24am
+1 GBH, +1 HOT Always, and I'll raise you Fresh Patchouli Pure
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post #12 of 17
6/11/12 at 8:43am
70s, leather chypre. Let's see...



Balafre
Aramis
Vintage Jules



and the king of kings....



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post #13 of 17
6/11/12 at 9:04am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Bond No 9 H.O.T. Always is similar.

I couldn't agree more.
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post #14 of 17
6/11/12 at 9:44am
I'd try Ulrich Lang's Nightscape, the best modern patch scent I know. I wore GG a lot in the eighties and I prefer to leave it there.
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post #15 of 17
6/11/12 at 11:17am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Bond No 9 H.O.T. Always is similar.

echo
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post #16 of 17
6/11/12 at 2:30pm
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Originally Posted by JRVavrek View Post

Try club man special reserve. $7 US dollars, and smells almost identical

Huh? Seriously?
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post #17 of 17
10/16/12 at 5:36pm
To what can it be compared? It smells EXACTLY like pure patchouli oil.

It's EXTREMELY strong. This one will come back with a vengence and you'll get strong whiffs of this on yourself throughout the day, even with one direct spray to the neck, which is pretty great value for money but use with extreme care seeing patchouli will be a love/hate thing with people around you. This stuff lasts so long. I've still got my 50ml from 2007 and I've barely made a dent in it (I use it on weekends, not daily). It was my first high-end fragrance. I'll always have fond memories of this one. Very playful/flirty/sophisticated all-in-one. Patchouli also happens to be an aphrodisiac scent. Score! Haha.

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I know it's not a fragrance in a bottle (which is I think what you're asking about) but if you want something cheaper, buy patchouli essential oil - you'll get the general essence of G.Gentleman by doing this...
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