Giorgio for Men

Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men, Oh boy where do I begin... I am reviewing the modern formulation by Elizabeth Arden from 2023 made in Spain. It was 14 (!) euros at the time for a 118ml, and here is my review: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Giorgio is a patchouli fragrance through and through and brings some of the best smelling patchouli of any fragrance: a shock really, for its ridiculously low price. Giorgio starts off with a strong blast of aldehydes that pierces your nostrills (and that scared me away at first), followed by some orange liqueur note. In some ways, Giorgio is similar to Lagerfeld Classic (1978) in that they both have this aldehydic opening and powdery, soapy mid. When Giorgio's soapiness wears off, the patchouli and rose enter the stage. The rose in this is masculine and stately, like a wellbehaved English gentleman, and this stately rose stays for a while as the patchouli deepens and darkens. When the patchouli deepens, it becomes more earthy and bitter and dirty. The sweetness of the honey in the mid helps to lift up some of the earthiest patchouli known to man, and keeps it from obscuring the other notes in the fragrance, such as the cinnamon and sandalwood, which give it a nice creamy and spicy twist. Finally, a softness is brought forward by the vanilla and musk, supplying some romance to a scent that is otherwise too sctrict. In combination with the vanilla, some of the cocoa-like facets of the patchouli shine through. For me, Giorgio is pretty strong. Especially in the heart this really projects. On my wrist I get a good 8 hours worth of longevity. Overall I couldn't say this DNA is very unique, it's been done before in the likes of Givenchy Gentleman. But whereas GG can be a bit sober and stiff at times, Giorgio's scent profile is given a real boost by the inclusion of the aldehydes and orange. If GG is a businessman, GBH is a businessman who has popped an oxycodone at lunch and is dancing on the desk. GBH doesn't take itself so seriously. It knows when to take the tie off and open a couple of buttons on its dress shirt. I think this is where GBH's true power lies, in its situational versatility. It can be worn formal and informal, all year round. It lasts a very long time and smells pretty high quality for its price point (if you can get past its opening). To understand Giorgio Beverly Hills, you need to take a sniff at some female fragrances of the 1920's, such as Chanel's Number 5 and Lanvin's Arpege. I don't believe anyone has made this comparison yet but GBH reminds me of this style of fragrance, it really does. It is actually floral enough to be leaning unisex, and it is much less burly chest-haired macho man than people on here claim it is. For me, Giorgio Beverly Hills is the perfect signature fragrance, it is: -Cheap as can be -Long lasting -Smells great, both in the air and on the skin -Projects enough throughout the day -It is a nice balance between a clean fresh and earthy warm fragrance -It is classic and refined, but not stuffy or boring -It is unique enough so that not many other men wear it -It comes in a beautiful and big apothecary bottle that looks nice on the shelf For me this is my all time signature scent and I find myself grabbing this almost every day. I'm so grateful this fragrance was re-issued in the 90s after being discontinued for a while so that we can get to enjoy it. rating: 9/10 It really is that good. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ When browsing this entry for GBH on this site, I found several reviews mentioning how this scent was butchered by EA and is nothing like what they had in the 80's. I however, found it hard to believe how this could have been much stronger, so as a fun experiment, I bought a miniature from its original production run by Giorgio Beverly Hills Fragrances, just to adress the reviewers that mention this being weak and see if they are onto something. It has a dark yellow/ amber coloured juice. To me the vintage is a little greener, it is certainly less sweet. The sweetness it does have, comes from the honey, which is a little more animalic in this, as there is almost no vanilla in the vintage. In the old miniature, I smell more oakmoss than in the current formulation, where they made up for the difference by bumping up the patchouli. Overall I wouldn't say the vintage is much stronger or better, sillage wise it was actually worse but it does last a little longer. I personally wouldn't buy a full bottle of the vintage stuff, especially since you can get about 8 modern bottles for the price of one vintage one. The scent is very similar, but there certainly are little differences. Don't be afraid of the EA reformulation. If a "perfect" reformulation is Guerlain's Mitsouko, done by the in house perfumer Thierry Wasser, EA's GBH is an 8/10. There are differences, but they don't take away from the essence of the fragrance. I think part of this formulation's timelessness is accidental: in that some of its "characteristic" aspects never really came from ingredients that have now been banned, such as castoreum or civet. Even with the ban on oakmoss, GBH has likely always been a more patchouli-forward fragrance, and so it wasn't affected by this too much.

UPDATE: Recently put this on a couple times and this shit is nuclear, can't imagine what the old/original batches were like but this is super potent. Lasts for DAYS on clothes and just keep projecting hard all the day, so much so that it gave me olfactory fatigue and I decided to wash the shirt. Please be mindful of how much you spray, I reckon max 3 sprays would be enough to torture everyone around you. If the word “Barbershop” had a signature perfume, it would be Giorgio Beverly Hills! I never had the vintage batch and I admit I am a millennial who recently got hooked onto fragrances, so my review is on the new bottles that you get on the market. As mentioned, for me it is a through and through barbershop-esque fragrance (in a good way) which I am sure you MUST have smelt before in your life as I do not think anyone would be surprised with aroma at all. Maybe challenged for the lack of “new” notes which you find in most perfumes nowadays. I got this for EUR 15 which is an absolute steal for the quality of perfume you get. It is very manly and unapologetically masculine at that so you may want to ensure if you wish to come across as “that guy” in any scenario. It opens up with a zesty-sweetish and slight earthy combo which is almost “fresh-ish” on the nose. Not so long after, the mid notes start to shine and you get a prominent patchouli – oakmoss aroma with honeyed sweetness surrounding it. I am not an expect so its not very obvious for my nose to detect the other notes mentioned but you can subtly make out the hints as they twinkle in the background. The dry-down is sheer domination of patchouli-oakmoss-honey notes radiating throughout but you get the gist of musk and tonka and amber at times (I cannot detect vanilla whatsoever). All in all the notes listed are quite true and the scent does evolve to an extent through all phases but it does manage to stay “clean” and “fresh-ish” with an earthy-sweetness to it. I can see myself wearing this during day-time in spring and summer but I personally would prefer a salty/oceanic/aquatic for the high heats or a more dressed-up freshie for nights; anyhow, this is quite a versatile perfume and you can wear it most times of the year. I could not wait to write this review because this is such an underrated gem which no one is talking about in the midst of all the typical stuff, so the notes may develop more after my maceration and the performance might not give the best idea. However, in my couple of usages indoors, the performance seems to be impressive as it lasted solid 8 hours on skin and 24+ hours on t-shirt. The projection was noticeable for the first 2-3 hours and I cannot really comment on sillage at this stage, will update it later. The presentation is okay I guess, as the packaging has an interesting colour scheme playing but the bottle and cap itself is quite cheap, which may be justifiable for the price. But with brands like Lattafa/Afnan giving that ridiculous presentation at almost equal price, I will stand by my criticism in this regard. This stuff is a MUST BUY for any guy looking for a cheap yet high quality high performance clean manly fragrance! Worth every cent.

***Update from 6/9/25*** So I usually ALWAYS come back to give "Updates" to many of my reviews regarding "Maturation/Maceration" bc I think its so awesome how much most of these Classic fragrances really do change after having introduced air into the bottle and just letting them chill in a cool dark place for a couple months or so (Sorta obsessed with the process tbh😁) Now as far as Giorgio Beverly Hills for men, its become SOOOO fantastic after having it since June/2025! When Id (initially) opened and sprayed it, I was pretty unimpressed, but noticed how it was changing the longer it was on my skin just that first night! After about a week the fragrance got WAY better and longer-lasting and developed a slight powdery accord which really suited this super gentlemanly yet somewhat casual dna. Well now after having sprayed some on and it being my SOTD yesterday since last using it a bout 3 months ago, its gotten EVEN MORE rich, dense and freakin' GORGEOUS which I was NOT expecting since I thought it had reached its peak after using it those first three months! Now Its become even more powdery which I feel really filled in some gaps that I feel it was initially missing those first few months of using it. Longevity/Sillage has also improved quite a bit. Honestly, they've done a STELLAR job at trying to keep Giorgio Beverly Hills as close as possible to the original dna as they could. So fellas (or ladies) if you enjoy your classic, gentlemanly, slightly powdery-patchouli-Centric fragrances, YOU'VE GOTTA DO YOURSELF A FAVOR and grab a bottle of this Juice! ESPECIALLY for around $20 its an INSANELYgood deal! Again, dont be overly concerned about the performance bc its still a very good performer lasting 7 to 8 hours on skin and DAYS on clothes, and also dont be afraid of the Aldehydes bc although I suppose the note is noticable, its just NOT a key player here (imo.) Whereas I'd given this fragrance an 8 before, its become a 9 outta 10 (In my Cheapies/Classics bracket), and I RARELY go over an 8 for most fragrances unless Im super impressed with the scent/performance of said fragrance. So if anyone reading this is into "Classic/Gentlemanly fragrances", just get a bottle yall! It is AAALLL GOOD!🫠 Thanks to whomever took the time to read my thoughts on this Timeless Classic GEM!! Blessings to ALL!

My full bottle finally arrived today! And what a surprise it turned out to be. Not what I expected. Better! Totally disgusted with new (and recent) releases from big name designer houses, I decided to switch gears and look at some of the older classics at a much reduced price (I'm the king of the cheapies). Giorgio for Men. Yes! I remember the bottle and the name, but never had the pleasure of being introduced. Nice reviews as well. The words, bomb, powerhouse, monster, sillage, long-lasting kept coming up and I simply had to get a bottle...blind buy of course. No time to test and ponder the results. And for under $20, I wasn't going to go to the poor-house if I was disappointed. Well, I was more than pleasantly surprised on many counts. Opens with a citrus blast (bergamot and orange) but dissapates in seconds to leave behind a beautiful yet somewhat crude patchouli note polished to a perfect softness with what I would imagine is honey and moss. Outstanding! It's not the patchouli 'bomb' that I was expecting, but rather more of a prominent patchouli note that proved to be quite acceptable versus the hippie note that always comes to mind when I hear the word 'patchouli'. It's been three hours since first applying and I notice that I'm still wearing a fragrance...and for me that's victory! Nothing...and I mean NOTHING lasts this long on my fragrance eating skin. What a find! Looking forward to the complete drydown as the evening wears on. Think I've hit the mother lode. I can see this being worn for both casual and formal wear but only in crisp cool (cold?) weather. Although several here have mentioned that this is a wearable scent in the summer, I think I'd pass and reserve this for temps below 50*F. Reminds me somewhat of Habit Rouge sans the heavy rose note but more masculine. Probably not for the under 30 crowd, but hey, I wouldn't think of discouraging those younger fellows from giving this a workout. If this juice was released by a niche house I could see this commanding prices upwards of $200! Two thumbs up!

Hi ilsagold, Zino and Giorgio Beverly Hills are very different fragrance profiles... Giorgio opens up with a bright mix of sweet resins and sunny citrus, all on the back of a massive honey note. There is indeed a plentiful dose of patchouli in the base, but it is supported by oakmoss and is, on the whole, a 'greener' experience of patchouli than you'll find in Zino. Giorgio is for the bon vivant (it's very easy to picture its origins in Southern California), and is radiant, loud and just a little dirty. Colourwise, Giorgio is, much like its presentation, a slightly gaudy greenish-gold. This is a fun fragrance with some solid old-school construction. Its chypre-esque Mediterranean vibe helps lift it out of 80's powerhouse nostalgia territory into something more wearable than you'd think, IMO. I gave my bottle to my son and notice that the sillage is really pleasant on him. Zino has more gravitas... The patchouli here really rests at the centre of the composition. Lavender, rosewood and a touch of amber to give it dimension, but the whole fragrance is a sort of essay on dirty-dirt patchouli, with the ghost of a fresh cigar humidor adding amiable smoothness to its worldly depths. This is a 'reddish-brown' composition, if that makes any sense, dark-toned and earthy, but with a hint of malty, vanilla sweetness. It feels old school, but is interesting enough today to still be very wearable... in a way, its focus on a singular experience of patchouli means it has something in common with many niche fragrances that explore one conceptual accord, as some have noted in their reviews of Zino on Fragrantica. Anyway, I think both are, for reformulated classics, worth what you can get them for on the secondary market for sure, especially if you are interested in something different. Neither of these fragrances feels generic or two-dimensional. Good luck!

For me this stuff is amazing. Classic, fresh ultra masculine scent in the mould of Aramis, Versace Homme, Givenchy Gentleman, Paul Sebastian, RL Safari, Grey Flannel etc. Distinctly '80s to early' 90s smelling when men smelled like men and everyone had a moustache (even most women peach fluff, it was a few years before the ultra vainglorious era set in) and left all the fruity, floral and gourmand stuff to the ladies until the likes of Joop and Le Male came along. This definitely 100% won't be to everyone's taste at all, in fact I think you'd need to be 35+ to pull this off or at least have the quiet confidence that comes with being a bit maturer. I'd have hated this in my 20's, in fact I think I did, but I'm now at the age I don't always want to always smell sweet, metrosexual or mass appealing. Fabulous quality for the ludicrously low price, my recent bottle was £10.50 for 118ml for example and it lasts and lasts and lasts and then lasts some more and always smells natural - even though there's likely very few natural ingredients left in it anymore after Ifra. Although it's an ultra clean, refreshing scent it's definitely suited for cooler weather and it's nuclear, so will be way too potent for warmer weather. I layer this with ADG Profumo and the two combine to create the most wonderfully fresh, citrusy vibe that instantly takes me back to holidays in Italy. Don't blind buy this unless you're already a fan of ultra masculine classics. It smells absolutely nothing like any of the current top 20 smelling male fragrances, Fahrenheit parfum perhaps, but even that's not as alpha male as this.

I tested the new formulations of Givinvhy gentlemen (original) and Georgio for men and I must say I like Georgio better. It works better in the heat and I think it's less dated, it's not a "freshy" in the classical context of the word used in fragrances but you can think of it as such. Fresh after shower uplifting, clean, patchouli with FRESH honey, some sweatiness but nothing remotely close to the modern stuff. Barbershop vibe definitely, not really outdated, much more modern then Givinvhy gentlemen original which is a colder, not sweet at all, earthy patchouli. It's also crazy to say but Georgio is also a more refined fragrance, Givinvhy starts somewhat harshly from the get go, you get something like leather in the opening, not much freshness before it transitions to earthy patchouli. In georgio the aldehyde does wonders for the frag. I'm 26 and I can definitely rock this during the summer, spring and probably also fall, while Givinvhy I can't really. It's not offencive to anyone regarding the scent profile but the projection could be depending on the amount used. I have the latest batch and will update for the performance later on. Honey in this is the fresh kind, if you smelled honey without the sweetness of honey, that's how it smells. It smells like the best after shave ever also. Cheap, i would rate this 10/10 for now, idk the performance. Could be worn by anyone who graduated high-school.

Patchouli and honey bomb with some aldehydes enhancing the already formidable projection. All-day longevity. Priced to sell and worth every penny for lovers of old school 80s scents. Unlike a lot of the fragrances from the 1980s big fougere era, Giorgio BH for Men has not suffered very much from reformulation. This fact is probably because things like musks, oak moss and other IFRA-problematic notes were always just support elements for the huge, somewhat aldehydic patchouli and honey notes that have always defined this scent. There are plenty of folks who won't enjoy this fragrance. It is sweet in a weighty way that does not meet current trends and the patchouli, while not the nearly rancid flower-power hippie stuff of the 1960s, is nonetheless forcefully present here. Others will love the boldness, strong projection and quality here. GBH4Men is definitely worth grabbing at the great low prices for which it is now available if you are on a retro kick, love patchouli or just feel like having a choice of fragrances that includes things that are counter to currently fashionable scent trends. This scent is very masculine smelling & well presented, particularly for the price. It is well suited to daytime use in cooler weather. Over spraying this fragrance borders on an environmental offense, so avoid EPA scrutiny by carefully experimenting to gauge how many sprays you'll need. Recommended.

I love vintage Giorgio for Men. I find it, in scent and character, closer to Ténéré than something older. Paco Rabanne pour Homme was the ultimate fougere. It modernized the previous best sellers by amping the volume, charging the erotica and bouncing of chests and necks like a wolf in heat. But he had a classy demeanor. It’s by far my favorite fougere. Giorgio for Men took the structure and 80fied it. It became louder, rougher, bolder. But it also became different. It emphasized a leather aspect instead of the green. It became more animalic, overshadowing the musky profile of the previous generation. If Paco was a gentleman with a naughty side, Giorgio was a stud who enjoyed tailored suits and a polished manicure. As an 80’s creation, it logically showed a different ramification of the genre. Spicy, bitter green/leathery, but also floral and honeyed/animalic. The emphasis shifted towards darker notes and mood. The barbershop became an after hours club. There’s room for both, with the style of the decade embedded in each. I love both and even though the Paco profile has been sadly lost and hardly smelt today, Giorgio and its inspirations are somewhat more relative today when you still catch whiffs of it or something inspired by it. A hallmark! Just like Paco and just like the classic Giorgio tuberose! Review based on a mid 80’s splash bottle.

It's been years since I have sniffed Givenchy's Gentlemen at the Duty Free store so I really can't compare the two, which I guess is a good thing since I feel like I can more honestly review a product solely, without relying on any other products. Anyway, I consider GBH for men to be a fragrance that left a great mark in the perfume industry of the 80's. What I get from it is this sophisticated, robust playdough-y smell (which is probably coming from patchouli), followed by the smell of nuts, mainly hazelnuts and peanuts. Sounds strange, but it could be just my nose, as I did not see anyone here from the reviewers giving such a comparison. Although my comparison might seem strange, the smell is really lovely and I think those would find it enjoyable who like 80's fragrances which aren't screaming masculine all over the place, that are rather soothing, classy and intelligent, yet never losing their cool. When I smell GBH, it somehow makes me feel like I am living in Miami in the 1980's. Lovely juice with awesome performance. Perhaps one disadvantage that I personally find with it is the lack of occasions when to wear it since in my opinion GBH really does the magic in very certain moods. Nonetheless a beautiful classic that I am glad to have in my collection.

I have a vintage bottle of this, and although it is dated, it is also celestially beautiful--it reminds me of a cross between the original Gentleman by Givenchy (with the pronounced honey, rose and patchouli notes) mixed with the fruitiness of Givenchy III. This reads to my nose as exceptionally versatile--it would be cooling in summer and comforting in winter, and appropriate for leisure or for a nighttime event (though it is so strong I would not recommend wearing this to the office. It also reads to me as very unisex, especially given all the floral and fruity notes in it. This is one of those spectacular old-fashioned fragrances from the 80s with a million different notes in it, and it would probably seem very dated to younger people now. But it smells like heaven to me! A wonderful blast from the past, and one you can find in its vintage formulation for not too much money today if you look hard enough. It definitely shares some DNA with another glorious fragrances from this era by Giorgio of Beverly Hills, Red for Men. I love this so much I would definitely recommend going out of your way to seek a vintage bottle of this out if you have a particular interest in retro men's fragrances. I cannot speak for more recent formulations of this, however.

My new flacon of GIORGIO FOR MEN just came in. I ordered it blind because of my love of Givenchy GENTLEMAN. Frankly, I wasn't expecting too much, because of the low price I paid, and because I remembered how the women's version was so very unsubtle and loud back in the 1980's. But I was wrong: This scent is amazing. It smells expensive. It is a note-perfect French-style chypre redolent of oak moss, tonka, patchouly and refined, brilliant citrus notes. I don't find it "loud" at all... rather, it seems more like an eau-de-parfum: highly concentrated. GBHGFM is exceptionally handsome, refined and highly stylish in the traditional French way. I do see the similarity to Givenchy GENTLEMAN... but this, the Giorgio, is less sweet, less musky and less "aquatic". The patchouly/honey is more reined-in here. This is nothing more and nothing less than a flawless, classic chypre. It is the kind of scent that, sadly, very very few men would personally select today: no vanilla or berries or melon or coffee or cake or caramel or bubblegum here at all. Even in the 1980's it surely was a smell that "looked backwards" to classic French perfumery, rather than anticipating future trends. This is an affordable way to smell really, really good. Full marks.

Another addition to my retro cheapie collection that is magnificent. The crazy thing is that fact alone does not make it stand out in any way from my burgeoning 'less than £30 (Polo Green gets a special dispensation here) per bottle retro manly powerhouse' aftershave collection. They are all absolutely stellar. I've decided that the weak link in this particular chain is my bottle of Aramis, with a rating of 9/10. Yeah, that's the calibre of this gang of elites. Less than perfect just will not do. This, Quorum & Polo Green have a commonality, yet are still quite different, each has their own party piece to impress with. This has a slight sweetness in the drydown the other 2 do not possess and it does not smell like honey to me, it is way more pleasant and subtle. Up close I also get hints of Brut. Bloody lovely. I've worn so much of this in the last few days I can't be sure if it has moderate longevity or I have gone noseblind and am absolutely humming of the stuff. Either way I don't care. This is another 10/10 beauty, and I will get another bottle, or 2, before it becomes trendy again (mark my words, the day is coming...) and the price ramps to over a ton a bottle.

Ok, so Giorgio for Men may NOT be what it used to be way back in the day, but it STILL SLLLAPS! The clean/Patchouli is quite dominant and I am ALL IN for it! It is a classic Chypre type fragrance, but it's not as "Stuffy" as say, Aramis (which is amazing also) the aldehydes in Giorgio are way more subdued than in Aramis, and are not a star-player in this composition, so they aren't a big distraction for those who really dislike aldehydes. It is also slightly powdery with a "Gentlemanly touch", and Im actually picking up on the Rose more than I'd expected to. Also, like @Biglou88 mentioned two reviews below me.. Ignore the negative reviews when it comes to the reformulation having bad performance! Giorgio for Men still has above average performance on skin, and its EASILY detectable on clothes many hours later into the following day. And thats out of this brand-new, freshly opened bottle! I can emagine how much better it'll get within a month or so. Anyhow, this is a wonderful, masculine "Modern-Classic" masterpiece and a freakin' STEAL for the $20 asking price! An 8 outta 10 fragrance fo sho and I HIGHLY recommend it even in its current formulation!

Ahhh, youth is wasted on the young. All the spiky woods, that smell like no sylvan landscape on earth, contaminate the air and elicit wheezing and migraines, a maddening foghorn in our modern miasma. Yet, if we were to have certain youthful noses take a whiff of vintage Giorgio for Men, it may very well be immediately denounced as a boomer bilge. I smell wisdom in it, it is ruggedly handsome and chic, choosing to be respectful and dignified. It is a firm handshake and a warm smile; ambitious, but not necessarily ostentatious. It begins with a blast or sunshine rays, larger than life citrus, and it is immediately evident that its nucleus is a dry patchouli and honey, followed by spicy rose and carnation. It's strong but it is not aggressive—perhaps it's more assertive, its benzoin sweetness keeping it in check. And yes, oakmoss, mmhmm, check. Its feeling of radiant optimism almost seems out of step in our monochromatic age. It would definitely offend any normie under the age of 40, which is exactly why it's a thrill for me to wear this out in my suburban town.

I have not worn Giorgio for Men since 1991. I used to only wear that and Obsession Men (or women). I just recently bought a new bottle (current formulation) of Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men and it is still soooooo good. Such a value too. It is a huge 4 ounce bottle and I paid $14. I remember this being quite pricey in the mid to late 80s and early 90s. First of....1-2 sprays MAX with this. Even though it has for sure seen many reformulations, this is one scent that has not been neutered (how can some scents stay intact, and other are mere ghosts of themselves...like Angel edP?) Anyway..the first 15-30 mins this is STRONG. Tons of Oakmoss and some sweetness, and very old school masculine. Once the nuclear beginning softens, this is heavenly and will last on my skin almost an entire day. My skin literally eats fragrances....10 sprays of Angel edP is gone from me in an hour, barely even a skin scent. This Giorgio....10+ hours easily. I wish all scents could perform like this. This outperforms all my Tom Fords, Chanels and Guerlains!!

OKAY this ones a little weird, it starts off like a 80s cheap vibe but TOTALLY changes after an hour or so to a beautiful fragrance, like idk how to describe this powdery sweet masculine freshness. Testing this went from "well this one sucks" to ...what am I smelling on my clothes??? It legit changes that much for me after hours drying. Deceiving.... can't wait till the oxygen does its work getting into the bottle. 1 month in: This has NO business smelling this good for the price. After a couple hours, this scent settles into a fantastic almost powdery fragrance... honestly surprising me randomly when I get a hint of it in the air from my wrist. 2 feet away and 12+ hours later it still pleasantly lingers. Yeah, I .... can't fault this for the price, easily top 15-20 of my 100+ bottle collection and probably top 5 for cost. Only hang up is that it's a "classic" oldschool cool vibe. Feb 2025, ... yeah..... this is suspiciously good, powder sweet masculine "classic" soap smell. Like before, it hits above its price point.

For what this is supposed to be, it's very good. A classic 80's fougere in the same neighborhood as Quorum (most similar, but sweet), Paco Rabanne Pour Homme (a favorite of mine), One Man Show, Elite by Floris, and Krizia Uomo. I have the Made in the U.S.A. version with oakmoss only, no treemoss like the current Made in Spain version (check ingredients found on the back of the box). I very much like all of those similar fragrances, so I very much like Giorgio. I blind bought a new 1.6 oz but, since I have the others as well, do I really need a 4 oz so I don't run out? Still struggling with that decision even though this can be had for about $20, and very much worth it. My recommendation to you is to go for a bottle; I think you'll like it at first spray the way I did. UPDATE: I went ahead and purchased a 4 oz. EDT EA USA bottle. I also scored a partial 4 oz. bottle of the original EDC (a little better, but not that much). I just don't want to be without it.

Love it. Not brash or overly stanky if worn in moderation. I would sooner walk through a mist of this (three sprays, maybe) than ever dream of spraying it directly onto my skin or clothes. It does have an old-skool, sharp, soapy mossiness in the opening that if poorly managed might kill a horse. Are there less compromising, manlier-smelling (old-skool) fragrances around for the cooler months? Sure. But I would probably neither need nor particularly want to wear anything more quintessentially masculine than this. I don't get a whole lot of distinct notes from this but I'm fine with that. What I do get (mostly a tolerably present moss- and patchouli-driven atmosphere of woody-green, semi-soapy, semi-powdery, semi-skanky semi-cleanliness) works. No need to smell like a citric pissy urinal cake (Boss One etc.) or a sex panther when this stuff will give you most if not all of the enhanced masculinity without necessarily traumatising those around you.

It was made in 84'. Is it modern? No way! Is it an old school barber vibe? Definitely with a big YES! Does that make it any less popular? No. That's how my people are with this thing! After all these years, it's still on the shelves~ Otherwise at a ridiculous price (€11-17) but it's definitely still here! It is good and offers a factory reset Your nose! It doesn't smell modern~yet it's nice and long lasting! Despite the current formulation, which is a little weaker than vintage (the older one was even stronger!) it still with today power eats most of today's eau de toilettes and perfumes for breakfast! It has its own style, character and class! It smells of aldehydes, cinnamon, bergamot,patchouli, vanilla, tonka bean, moss and more and more - Well mixed and it treats your nose and offers it a special olfactory experience! If you are interested in what a typical "barber" scent is, this zelenko is more than a good offer for you! ;)

Giorgio for Men is one of those fragrances you buy because it seems impossibly cheap, only to astound you with how incredible it is when it does arrive. After the success of the original Giorgio, there was a lot of pressure when it came to releasing a masculine counterpart - but I think they passed with flying colours. This fragrance crosses the bridge between a traditional mossy Chypre, and a typical barbershop-style fougere which were gaining popularity quickly. On one side you’ve got the rich, earthy presence of patchouli, oakmoss and soft woods, which rests on a gentle Amber base supporting a grand central theme of honeyed carnation and rose. The end result is phenomenal. Considering I picked up this 118ml bottle for just £10, I can’t believe how good it is. The value for money is unbelievable and I truly think this is a must have for any man - it’s got endless class, sophistication and traditionalism for such a low price.

My favorite part of this fragrance is the opening. The initial blast is very fruit forward. The aldehydes here are like spray from a fresh sweet orange. I detect a bit of soapy green moss in the background as well. Sadly (for me) this fruity freshness dissipates pretty quickly into cinnamon and patchouli. The cinnamon is neither spicy nor sweet, but woody like old cinnamon sticks (could be the combination of sandalwood and cedar). The patchouli here is more musty and moldy than it is earthy. I'm making it sound bad, but it all comes together to create a pleasant enough smell. There's also a soapy, humid vibe in the background, reminiscent of shower steam. The honey is there too, but it's sort of faint and powdery. This goes on strong but doesn't project for very long. I tend to spray a lot to improve the performance. Overall, this is a decent budget fragrance for anyone into old school woody, powdery things.

Giorgio of Beverly Hills for Men. There is no other cologne like it. It's initial spray gives you a fresh blast of aldehydes, orange and fruity floral notes. Definitely got carnation along with the cinnamon, cedar heavy, and musk along with the oakmoss and vanilla. It's strong in its opening, a heavy cologne that announced itself. It is bold. Makes you feel like one of the well dressed Carrington's in the show Dynasty. It is an 80's powerhouse that screams success & excess! I remember it constantly being hyped. It is still a great fragrance that has survived the chopping block of EA Fragrances. The vintage versions have a more lemony, creamy vibe to them, whereas, the newer versions are more fresher, citrus layered. Either way, it's easily recognized and still a classic scent for men only!!! Be bold gentlemen and try some on with a nice sport coat and an evening at a steakhouse with your lovely.

I have had this beauty for a long while now. It gets better with every wearing. I love the loudness and the sense of originality and refinement. So much depth with this fragrance. Sometimes I swear it can be close to Yatagan or Quorum and then in another instant its Vetiver and Habit Rouge. I think it is best in early winter as it just seems to pop at that time. I would also use it early spring. Its a good as it gets and still remains as one of the top 5 frags of the big 80's. The interesting thing is that if you look at the ingredients for both GBH and Kouros they are nearly identical. I can detect little similarities between the two but in my opinion GBH mastered it much more than YSL did. Both are loud and fun fragrances. But for me, GBH wins. Also... Is there a Mandela effect on GBH ? Does anyone else remember it being Giorgio OF Beverly Hills and not just Giorgio Beverly Hills? Hmm...

Being a child of the 80's, this brings back good memories. An unapologetic lightly sweetened non-hippy patchouli powerhouse of a fragrance that will not only beat you over the head, but will kick you for good measure as you're laying on the ground. Two sprays are enough, as 3+ will fumigate the room. This is the perfect fragrance to wear heavily if you want people or any other creatures that breathe to avoid you. Don't get me wrong, this is a wonderful spicy woody fragrance and smells great but most people today are just not used to having their sinuses assaulted by the powerhouses of yester-year. Pros: 4 oz can be purchased for under $20 USD. Great bang for your buck. Nuclear projection. You will be avoided by most sentient lifeforms (Perfect for introverts). Cons: You will be avoided by most sentient lifeforms (Bad for extroverts). A must-have for any collection. 8/10

I do love me a good patchouli. It's a soapy fruity citrus fragrance in the open that makes you think it's more of a Summer scent but that's just a trick to throw the paparazzi of its tracks. Screaming around the corner in a 1984 cherry red Porsche 911 Carrera is the star of the Beverly Hills, cameras flashing to catch a glimpse. Patchouli is here. Patchouli, we love you! There are floral, wood, and cinnamon notes to the heart, but our heart belongs to the honey kissed patchouli. The dry down is so great and it evolves over time, which I don't fully understand yet. It's lightly sweet, earthy patchouli mossy musk that gets soapy again mid dry down but then hours later it takes on a whole different dimension by pulling in the sandalwood and cedar notes from the middle that I didn't originally get and dusting them with a powdery tonka. Another box office hit for patchouli.

An old school banger! People are always quick to complain about how they believe anything that came out more than 2 minutes ago has been reformulatiled and is weak. I never pay that talk any mind. Fragrances should be talked about as what they are now, not what they use to be. Most people ain't hunting down any vintage bottles. Now I don't know if anyone complains about reformulation with this, but if they do don't worry. This stuff is powerful. I'm a serial over sprayer, but 5 sprays was more than enough. I'm talking room filling beast mode projection. And longevity is as good if not better than most modern fragrances. And the smell is fantastic... if you like old school masculine scents like Brut or Zino. I don't understand why this isn't talked about more on YouTube. For the price, I say just buy it and give it a try.

Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men is a wonderful nostalgic fragrance. Some may say it's a dated, but I think it's just extremely unique. Even for it's time, this fragrances has something that makes it stand out from the other leather/honey fragrances (Givenchy Gentleman, Krizia Moods Uomo, Marber Man, etc.). When I smell this, it makes me think of the 80's and 90's. It smells familiar, not dated. It immediately makes me think of male figures in my life. As odd as that sounds, it does, and in the best sort of way. When I wear this, it makes me want to be a better father, and husband. I stand a little straighter and work a little harder. There is a lot of stock still out there, and you can have this for a very reasonable cost. I highly recommend sampling. I think you'll be glad you did. Happy Hunting!

This fragrance came to my attention in a rather strange way,I asked ChatGPT for fragrance recommendations based on what the characters from Miami Vice (1984) would wear and it recommended me this along with Drakkar Noir and Davidoff Cool Water. I ordered it expecting a classic barbershop "fougere" style fragrance but I was so so wrong. I got punched in the face by the holy scent of a Greek orthodox incense. Patchouli, amber, benzoin, frankicense, myrhh, sandalwood, rose and carnation. These are the ingredients that make up the "livani" (olibanum) that my lovely Greek yiayia would put on top of a lit charcoal piece that she would then place in a copper incense burner we call a "thymiato" and "bless" our whole house with, room by room. Nevertheless a pleasant experience and memory.

I have a colleague that must be wearing all the scents given to him when he was in his twenties or else did not explore new stuff launched in the last twenty years - Kouros, Polo and Drakkar Noir to be precise. Every time I wear GBH my colleague gets to mind. It is a very honest blend, I can get the sandalwood, the oakmoss, the patchouly and the honey. As mentioned by many, it is way too strong. Dated? Yes. Enjoyable? Indeed. Do I care the style, nope. Caveat, do not leave your bottle to settle ("macerate"). It can turn due to evaporation. If so, you can try to pour some perfumery alcohol or else wear it on clothes - it smells differently to when applied on skin, floral notes are stronger than the woody notes. I got compliments for wearing it lake that.

I like the review a couple of comments down: "Smells as if a can of shaving cream eploded in the back of an antique (I'd say vintage) car." I totally get that. Too bad he didn't read the reviews before he bought it. This is classic 80's perfumery, no two ways about it. Moss, patchouli and woods (and a couple of drops of urin for good measure). The carnation is dialed way down in comparison to alot of others 80's frags, so it's not as "urinal cakey" as some of them (like Versace L'homme and Qurom for instance). This is insane value for money. It projects and it lasts, which can't be said about many of the reformulated frags from that era. So, not blind buy-worthy, unless you're into old-school-manly-as-f*-frags. If you are, then this is a must-have.

The new version is too synthetic, plain and cheap, not really worth mentioning, but the vintage is a special scent, entirely different than the new one. When you spray it you notice how oily it is, immediately a pungent green smell, that reminds me of vintage Trussardi Uomo, fills your nostrils, it has a presence for sure, you can say it's beast mode, it projects constantly with power. The next day the far dry down gets brown in colour and faint, but it's the most beautiful smell, like a mixture of Chanel Pour Monsieur, vintage Versace L'Homme, vintage Zino, Escada Magnetism, Armani Attitude Extreme and just a bit of the first formulation Cartier Santos, enough said, one of the best scents ever. Cologne Extraordinary indeed! 10/10

Kouros racing team. Well, this could have been a Kouros flanker without problems, it sure has more sense and common elements than kouros silver, Here even if they don't have the same DNA the powdery note is almost identical (referred to the current formulations) and some notes in the drydown are very similar. To make another reference it is halfway between kouros and ted lapidus ph more oriented to freshness and green notes in the style of cerruti1881ph. Performances are excellent easy 8 hours at full capacity, 1-2 sprays are enough to have an excellent sillage. cherry on top, this is the price you can buy anywhere at €10-15 Note on the bottle and atomizer that sprays an exact amount of perfume

Just had this fragrance delivered ten minutes ago. What a beaut! An absolute belter of a gents fragrance. Very much reminded of my Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum, but defo not a clone. The honey, the fruit, and the vanilla distinguish it. Old school barbershop, yes, but light, with a very subtle sweetness; beautifully fragrant - and a great looking bottle to boot. Amazing value, truly amazing - £11.50 from Notino right now. Bonkers low price. Get your nose on this and you won't care how long its been around for as you experience classic quality gents perfumery. I call it timeless. It deserves a renaissance. Good on you Giorgio Beverly Hills, for keeping this total charmer in the market place.

#95 of my "Tour de Fragrance" of 250 scents in 250 days and another of the "30 under $30" scents that is another winner! This is my very first Patchouli/Moss forward scent, and I had no idea what I've been missing. This is a classic old school fragrance of the sort that will never go out of style. Sort of scent you wear with a tuxedo, but I'm rarely in a tux, so I'll just have to wing it. Every cologne I've tested and most of the EDTs have gone to the men's shelter which is always happy for hygiene products. This one stays. Projects. Doesn't take much. Real staying power. It's an absolute gem that I'm happy to have in my collection.

Ultra classy, mega chique and epic in its performance. Wow! Lemon, Honey, Patchouli a la 1984. Tremendously rich fragrance. Mood lifting and inspiring. Liquid sunshine. Not fitting in most of nowadays “modern” scenarios and that’s a good thing. Amazing box and bottle also. Male perfumery at its very best! In 1990 I briefly met Italian Football goalkeeper Walter Zenga. He had a fragrance on which was citrusy, classy, heavy yet not pushing but lingering strongly around him. Based on what I recall of that, this could have been it. 29 years of searching might have come to fulfillment. Ideal for spring and summer! So cool!

I love the classics and, after my beautiful wife had recently purchased Giorgio BH for women, I thought I'll get in on the retro 80s action. First of all, this is uplifting! Don't know if it's the alderhydes but you feel immediately better when putting this on. It's like alderhydes are the MSG of perfumery. Brilliant summer fragrance, smells like sunshine like GBH for women, and it layers magnificently with leather and woody frags, if you want to beef it up. Don't spray too much because this stuff is potent. But, under restricted sprayage, this one is an absolute classic gem.

Epic Journey Into the Bottled Yonder, 038 ------------------------------------------------------- Purchased June 2017 Way better than Gentleman. This is a true successor. I know Gentleman is legendary but my dad also infamously wore that everywhere year round, so I've smelt that far beyond a fair share, and I'll be reviewing that one. Probably have already said all I have to say on it too. But Giorgio for Men truly is only for men. Patchouli up the keyster, very much an oriental mixed with a chypre. Basically a leather scent. Batch: 6LA1 from September 2016.

LOVE this! A cheapie that smells really good, sophisticated. Really well blended, I love the sweet yet sour fruitiness (almost boozy), mixed with the smooth warmth of of the vanilla, amber and honey, and you also get the bright florals, especially the carnation and rose. But it honestly just blends into one very pleasant, mysterious scent. Apply sparingly and its quite versatile. I use this for smart casual occasions and some formal, day or evening. I recently wore it out for dinner with friends and received two generous compliments. My new signature scent.

Soapy aldehydic fougere featuring honey, old school carnation, an almost chewy musk/patchouli and a smooth amber drydown. I respectfully disagree with the statement that this is a chypre, but I understand the comment, as this seems like it should be a chypre. But the cloying elements of chypres like Cabochard and Antaeus are nowhere to been seen, and the soap and oakmoss give this a barbershop vibe, though a bit on the dandy side, to be sure. Magnificent scent for a mere $18. But you have to like things like Aramis and Quorum to appreciate this.

This juice is a patchouli bomb, and not for the under 30s, or possibly not even under 40s. But it is a classic worth having in your collection just for its potent projection and extreme longevity. Although less refined than Givenchy Gentleman, this is nevertheless a quintessentially masculine cologne that cannot be mistaken for anything unisex. I get the similarity with old school Givenchy Gentleman, though I also get whiffs of Paco Rabanne for Men and YSL's barbershop Rive Gauche pour Homme. Extremely affordable and excellent value for money.

An absolute beast of a frag - at least, back in the day. Was my signature in the late 80's - early 90's, until I broadened my fragrance horizons. You've got Patchouli, lemon, oakmoss & honey as the main players. Nothing more to add than what's already been said. Just bought again for the first time in years and can't wait to receive it in a couple of days. The original gets an 8/10. Will be interested to see what the reformulation is like, but from what I've read so far, sounds like it's still a winner for the classy, older male.

I love Giorgio BH for men. I can detect the aldehydes, the fruity notes, the rose and whatever the notes are that smell vaguely like trees. It has good longevity, which is important for me. I find that it is the best fragrance ever for lightly spraying in my shoes, on my feet and in my socks. I hate foot odor. And when I sniff the inside of my shoes, I can still get a faint whiff of Giorgio several days after I've worn them. Naturally, I also like to apply Giorgio in the more typical places on my body - chest or whatever.

It's hard to believe how inexpensive this is for the high quality you get. The packaging and bottle alone are worth the price you pay. But then that awesome juice smells like it should cost 4 times as much. I would easily pay $60 for this. The thing that tops it all off is this legendary beast still has genuine OAKMOSS! The quality, performance, scent and value is simply unmatched in the industry. I hope E.A. Fragrances keeps everything JUST THE WAY IT IS because they've really got something here to brag about!

i wore this as a teen and i got a ton of compliments i would recommend this i think many people are turned away from because it says georgio beverly hills and not georgio armani... if you see one of these with a darker color juice buy it!!!! i believe this one is reformulated its a little weaker than i remember but still a wonderful and great scent projection moderate and longevity also moderate where back in the day the projection was heavy and the longevity lasted forever hope this helps some of you

I bought this in the Summer after watching a Youtube review, didn't love it and put it in the back of my collection. Today, January and around 30 degrees, I saw it peeking out behind my other bottles and, not remembering the smell, I reached for it to sniff the nozzle. WOW! What a difference the cold weather makes for this! It's intoxicating, genteel, mature and somehow nostalgic. Absolute steal for $20. Went from a like to a love and now I'm thinking of grabbing another bottle just in case.

I got this in 2023 because I just started an interest in fragrances, and remembered my grandmother loved Georgio Beverly Hills before she died in 1994. I bought my wife the women's version and myself the male version, but it is crazy to realize I haven't smelled this in 30 years, but it brought back so many memories. Not just me, but also when sharing with a brother. I think nostalgia makes this my most favorite scent. Smell is the most powerful memory because it is closest to the brain.

A lovely, comforting scent that performs well above its price point. I applied three sprays several hours ago and I'm still getting pleasant wafts. Definitely dated by today's standards but a classic nonetheless. I have a 2024 bottle. I've never tried the vintage. An absolute steal for the price. Recommended. Edit: The more I wear this, the more I like it. It's fantastic. It's also a performance beast. I applied some after my shower last night. My shirt still smells of it.

This falls in line with barbershop classics of the powdery variant, not the more modern barbershop smells. The smell of Gillette Red shaving foam, Dana Canoe, Pinaud Clubman, Brut and the like. It just lasts longer and smells even more refined. I paid 15€ for this but it would even be worth 50€. The projection appears to be rather strong. For enjoyers of classic scents this is a must-have in my opinion. Update: This lasts until the next day on clothes. Brutal.

Of the 50+ fragrances I've accumulated or sampled, Giorgio and Pierre Cardin PM are tied for 1st place. The edge goes to PCPM...barely. Both are liquid sunshine but whereas PCPM is slightly more restrained, Giorgio is bright, brash, loud, cheerful, and fun. Neither is deep nor complex but they'll brighten up my day like nothing else. When I wear them I don't give a damn what anybody thinks, but ain't nobody complained about either yet. Very much recommended.