Birch LeafOpens with
LeatherHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Givenchy · Sold as masculine
Gentlemen Only Intense
The quiet confidence of a well-appointed office, where the smoky notes of incense mingle with warm leather and woody undertones as you prepare for an important meeting.
Smells likeleather
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Gentlemen Only IntensePremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessNuit d Issey Pulse Of The Night · Issey MiyakeMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Jean Jacques crafted Gentlemen Only Intense by Givenchy in 2014, creating a composition that marries smoky and woody notes with warm spices and aromatic herbs. The fragrance opens with birch leaf, black pepper, green mandarin, and mint, setting an immediate tone of freshness and depth. As it settles, the heart introduces leather, patchouli, Texas cedar, and violet leaf, adding a layer of sophistication and earthiness. The base notes of tonka bean, incense, amber, vetiver, sandalwood, and vanilla provide warmth and longevity, making this scent both complex and comforting.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points in moderation — it has strong longevity and develops over time. A light spritz is enough to carry its rich layers throughout the day without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Gentlemen Only Intense, Givenchy
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Jean Jacques
From the piano to the perfumer's organJean Jacques is a French perfumer who was an accomplished pianist by sixteen before a friend introduced him to the Versailles School of Perfumery.
The Gentlemen Only line
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Designer Givenchy
More from the house · founded 1952 · France
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 13%.