Eau de Toilette2016
Gentlemen Only Parisian Break

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Givenchy  ·  Sold as masculine

Gentlemen Only Parisian Break

The quiet intensity of a Parisian café, where the scent of fresh mint and lemon blends seamlessly with the earthy undertones of vetiver.

3.85182 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
aromaticgreencitrusherbalambermusky
Gentlemen Only Parisian BreakPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessRavine Ice · French AvenueBudget tier, under $40 · shares lemon, sage and ambroxan8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate24% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak13%
Weak30%
Moderate33%
Long lasting15%
Eternal9%
SillageModerate24% say strong or enormous
Intimate30%
Moderate46%
Strong11%
Enormous13%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

HeartThe Soul

When to Wear

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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine81%
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Unisex14%
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Feminine6%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2016, Givenchy's Gentlemen Only Parisian Break is an aromatic and green fragrance that captures the essence of a crisp Parisian morning. The composition opens with mint and lemon, providing a bright, refreshing start before transitioning into sage and ambroxan for a warm, herbaceous heart. Haitian vetiver rounds out the base notes, adding depth and earthiness to the overall scent. This fragrance is designed to evoke the distinctive blend of French elegance and modernity that Givenchy is known for.

How to wear it

For best results, apply two sprays to your pulse points. The citrus opening is bright but fades within an hour, allowing the herbaceous heart and earthy base notes to take center stage throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Gentlemen Only Parisian Break, Givenchy

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What people
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3.85/ 5 · 182 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 21%.

Love31%
Like44%
OK3%
Dislike21%
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