Fabrice PellegrinThe nose · 176 fragrances · also made 24 rue de l'Université (2017)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Givenchy · Sold as unisex
Garcon Manque
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, with notes of leather and floral warmth mingling in a sophisticated café.
Full bottle: Premium tier, typically $100–250. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Garcon ManquePremium · $100–250
74%Similar accords, often for lessParadise Moon · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares leather and osmanthus8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Fabrice Pellegrin crafted Garçon Manqué for Givenchy in 2020, a fragrance that balances the ruggedness of leather with the softness of floral and fruity notes. The composition opens with a smoky and animalic accord, creating an intriguing tension before settling into a lactonic warmth that adds depth to the overall scent. This unisex EDP captures the essence of Givenchy's blend of French elegance and modernity, offering a complex and layered experience.
Apply one generous spray to your pulse points. The smoky top notes will initially dominate but give way to a rich lactonic base over time. This fragrance is best worn close to skin for an intimate experience.
Fig. 01 — Garcon Manque, Givenchy
Where to buy.
Wear it for a week first
A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.
Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.
Not sure it's you?
Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.
Fabrice Pellegrin
The Mediterranean dreamerFabrice Pellegrin is a senior perfumer at Firmenich whose work radiates the warmth and color of his native Provence. Trained at ISIPCA, he has composed for an impressive roster of houses including Diptyque, Acqua di Parma, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Kenzo.
Designer Givenchy
More from the house · founded 1952 · France
You Might Also Like
Chosen from what wearers say it smells like, what its fans also love, and its notes
Love it, not the $100–250 price?
Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The originalGarcon ManqueGivenchy · Premium · $100–250Estée Lauder · 2021Paradise MoonShares Leather and Osmanthus$40–100★ 3.71 (437)75%Match
Zara · 2018Osmanthus - Tale Of FeminityShares Leather and Osmanthusunder $40★ 3.89 (37)49%Match
Rabanne · 2019Erotic MeShares Leather and Osmanthus$40–100★ 3.71 (287)47%Match
Fragrance World · 2025Chic UniqueShares Leather and Osmanthusunder $40★ 3.67 (18)
With Le Labo Another 13
Adds musky, amber and woody; shares three accords.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 61%, disliked or hated by 9%.