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Givenchy Gentlemen Only vs Etro Shaal Nur
Shaal Nur is the community's favourite of the two.
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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
BergamotCorianderLemonBrazilian RosewoodGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
RosemaryTarragonThymePetitgrainRoseKaro Karounde
Base
VetiverIncensePatchouliOpoponaxNutmegCedarMusk
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
80%
Citrus
72%
Fresh spicy
67%
Amber
56%
Balsamic
55%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Shaal Nur by Etro is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Shaal Nur was launched in 1997. Top notes are Bergamot, Coriander, Lemon, Brazilian Rosewood, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rosemary, Tarragon, Thyme, Petitgrain, Rose and Karo Karounde; base notes are Vetiver, Incense, Patchouli, Opoponax, Nutmeg, Cedar and Musk. Shaal Nur is a perfume named after an Indian princess. Its oriental composition is based upon incense and flowers, rose, spices and aromatic herbs dominating it. Perfume is very adjustable, unusual and light. It opens in a refreshing wave of citruses, which blends in with fresh spices, rosemary, tarragon and rose. Among the middle tones there’s also Karo- Karounde (Leptactina Senegambica), mysterious herb that origins from tropical West Africa with its floral exotic scent. There are several spices of incense that dominate the composition of the base, along with nutmeg, rose tree, vanilla, amber, patchouli and vetiver. The perfume was produced in 1997.
Notes in Common
29% sharedShared (7)
NutmegBergamotVetiverCedarPatchouliIncenseMusk
Only in Gentlemen Only
Pink PepperGreen MandarinBirch LeafViolet Leafelemi
Only in Shaal Nur
CorianderLemonBrazilian RosewoodGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRosemaryTarragonThymePetitgrainRoseKaro KaroundeOpoponax
Rating
4.01vs4.10
Ratings
3,263vs678
Concentration
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Launch Year
2013vs1997
Which should I buy?
Shaal Nur is the community's favourite of the two.
- Shaal Nur is rated higher by the community: 4.10 from 678 ratings, against 4.01 from 3,263.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Gentlemen Only is voted best for spring; Shaal Nur for fall.
Buy Shaal Nur if you want the higher-rated option; pick Gentlemen Only if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.