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Givenchy Gentlemen Only vs Amouage Honour Man
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Notes
Top
Pink PepperGreen MandarinBirch LeafNutmegBergamot
Heart
VetiverCedarPatchouliViolet Leafelemi
Base
IncenseMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Citrus
76%
Smoky
74%
Aromatic
66%
Musky
60%
Fresh spicy
59%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Gentlemen Only by Givenchy is a Woody fragrance for men. Gentlemen Only was 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.
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Notes
Top
PepperPink Pepper
Heart
GeraniumelemiNutmeg
Base
IncenseVetiverVirginia CedarMuskPatchouliTonka Bean
Accords
Fresh spicy
100%
Aromatic
82%
Woody
66%
Warm spicy
63%
Amber
55%
Balsamic
54%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Honour Man by Amouage is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Honour Man was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Pepper and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Geranium, elemi and Nutmeg; base notes are Incense, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Amouage presents a new fragrant pair in 2011 - Honour Woman and Honour Man. These perfumes are dedicated to the tragic story of Madame Butterfly, the geisha Cio-Cio-San who married an American and waited for his return for three years. More specifically, the inspiration for the new creations was drawn from the last act of the eponymous opera in which Madame commits suicide.Honour Man is a spicy - woody fragrance of classical compositions. The male version symbolizes the son of Madame Butterfly. Perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer composed it out of spicy notes of red and black pepper at the top. The heart of geranium, elemi and nutmeg is placed on the intensive woody base of patchouli, cedar, vetiver, frankincense, musk and tonka bean.Available as 50 and 100 ml EDP.
Notes in Common
44% sharedShared (7)
Pink PepperNutmegVetiverPatchoulielemiIncenseMusk
Only in Gentlemen Only
Green MandarinBirch LeafBergamotCedarViolet Leaf
Only in Honour Man
PepperGeraniumVirginia CedarTonka Bean
Rating
4.01vs3.99
Ratings
3,263vs2,070
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Launch Year
2013vs2011
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.01 from 3,263 ratings vs 3.99 from 2,070).
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Gentlemen Only and "long lasting" for Honour Man.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Gentlemen Only is voted best for spring; Honour Man for fall and spring.
- Amouage is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Givenchy is premium (typically $100–250).
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