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Escentric Molecules Escentric 05 vs Givenchy Gentleman Cologne
Gentleman Cologne is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
JuniperBergamotRosemaryLaurelsOrangeFig LeafBasilFig
Heart
CypressHedioneIrisFreesiaJasmine
Base
Iso E SuperCashmeranAmbroxanMuskMastic or LentisqueLabdanum
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
96%
Fresh spicy
91%
Musky
62%
Amber
58%
Citrus
55%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Escentric 05 by Escentric Molecules is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Escentric 05 was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. Top notes are Juniper, Bergamot, Rosemary, Laurels, Orange, Fig Leaf, Basil and Fig; middle notes are Cypress, Hedione, Iris, Freesia and Jasmine; base notes are Iso E Super, Cashmeran, Ambroxan, Musk, Mastic or Lentisque and Labdanum. The formula for the Escentric fragrance is always driven by the character of the Molecule.“Molecule 05, cashmeran, is dry, radiant, warm and woody with an unexpected touch of pine resin. That gave me the idea of creating a different kind of summer fragrance. I wanted to evoke what it was like to be by the sea, but not by using the usual marine notes, which I find too artificial. Instead, I wanted to recreate the experience of being on an island in the Mediterranean, like the one where I have spent so many summers. What you notice as you walk up the path from the sea is how the heat changes plants and trees, they turn dry, resinous and aromatic.The top note of Escentric 05 is very simple: bergamot to keep things light, and orange, an ingredient which has an emotional tone to it, bright and happy. It reflects the orange groves that cover this island. Laurel and rosemary are typical Mediterranean plants with a spicy freshness, juniper brings a herbal tonality and cypress is a very dry, pungent wood.The drydown has two classic Mediterranean ingredients, cistus labdanum and mastic. Mastic is a resin produced by a small tree that grows especially near the sea. It has the clean sharp scent of newly-cut branches. Cistus is a small plant that grows everywhere in the Med. It has a sweet, leathery, balsamic quality which I love. And of course, there is around 15% of cashmeran – which gives the fragrance its piney warmth.I also introduced a subtle fig, both the bitterness of the leaves and the ripeness of the fruit. Figs had to be in there because there is a fig tree by our house on the island. Fig feels authentic to the place, it reminds me of the happiness of summer by the sea.” GEZA SCHOEN
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Notes
Top
BergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
IrisVetiverRosemary
Base
MuskAmbroxan
Accords
Citrus
100%
Aromatic
84%
Woody
63%
Fresh spicy
62%
Powdery
60%
Iris
59%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Gentleman Cologne by Givenchy is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Gentleman Cologne was launched in 2019. Gentleman Cologne was created by Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon and Petitgrain; middle notes are Iris, Vetiver and Rosemary; base notes are Musk and Ambroxan. Gentleman Givenchy Cologne is announced as a fresh and unexpected fragrance that causes shock with its boldness and vigilance. This edition allegedly embodies the rebellious and free spirit of the Givenchy Gentleman character. The composition contains citrus aromas, rosemary, iris, vetiver, and musk. The creation is signed by perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp, just like the previous versions. Top notes: bergamot, lemon, petitgrain Heart notes: rosemary, iris, vetiver Base notes: ambroxan, muskIt is available in bottles of 50 and 100 ml.
Notes in Common
23% sharedShared (5)
BergamotRosemaryIrisAmbroxanMusk
Only in Escentric 05
JuniperLaurelsOrangeFig LeafBasilFigCypressHedioneFreesiaJasmineIso E SuperCashmeran+2 more
Only in Gentleman Cologne
LemonPetitgrainVetiver
Rating
3.90vs4.26
Ratings
1,927vs1,551
Concentration
EDPvsCologne
Launch Year
2020vs2019
Which should I buy?
Gentleman Cologne is the community's favourite of the two.
- Gentleman Cologne is rated higher by the community: 4.26 from 1,551 ratings, against 3.90 from 1,927.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for summer and spring.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Gentleman Cologne if you want the higher-rated option; pick Escentric 05 if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.