Gentlemen Only Absolute

Gentlemen Only Absolute was the first perfume of this pillar to be produced in an Eau de Parfum concentration and was inspired by the Haute Couture division of the brand. The bottle received a matte black painting, with some red details, in order to represent a tuxedo made to measure for those who walk on the red carpet on gala nights. But it is worth mentioning that, if viewed against the light, it allows you to visualize the volume of fragrance that remains inside. Gentlemen Only Absolute's fragrance is classified as oriental-spicy and carries notes of bergamot, on top; Saffron, cinnamon, and nutmeg, in the body; Vanilla, and sandalwood, in the base. What a beautiful creation! Beforehand, I am obliged to confirm the various comparisons with fragrances such as Spicebomb (2012) and even Bvlgari Man in Black (2014). However, I do not agree when comparing it with 1 Million (2008), as the latter has more juiciness in the output since it brings more than one citrus note, and the rose's note gives a more feminine and unique tone during the evolution. For me, Gentlemen Only Absolute brought together three of the most important spices in the composition of a good spicy and sensual perfume. Saffron always lends elegance and strength to fragrances, whether combined with rose as well as other spices. Cinnamon gives warm and slightly sweet nuances, gaining a more powdery effect when combined with other spices of the same pattern. And the nutmeg brings more intense facets and a daytime appearance, with more spiciness and aromatic content than the previous ones. A perfect combo! When touching the skin, Gentlemen Only Absolute tramples the senses and leaves behind any trace of bergamot. Immediately, high-quality cinnamon hits the nostrils and brings a powdery effect that was not expected so soon. Here, there's no such thing as “waiting for the fragrance to evolve”, as those who step on the red carpet need to make a great impression from the moment the car door opens. The saffron of this creation, in turn, transmits a scent of soft leather, which gains strength in contact with the sandalwood note, behaving as the link between the body and the base. And in a very subtle way, the drying loses a little of the powdery side and reveals itself creamier and sweeter. So, I need to talk about the vanilla from Gentlemen Only Absolute. It had been a long time since I felt such good raw materials in a fragrance from the Designer segment, as the cinnamon and vanilla of this composition. When it was launched, the market was already full of fragrances with artificial notes of cinnamon, which result in a syrupy smell. Likewise, the ones that had vanilla turned out to be too cloying and sweet, without the creamy and cozy effect of cookies being baked in the oven, which is exactly what the vanilla in this fragrance delivers. The Gentlemen Only Absolute perfume was launched, clearly, to try to capture some of that market share that had been enchanted by the fragrances mentioned at the beginning of this review. It didn't invent the wheel, but it kept it turning, which is a sign of intelligence. On my skin, it doesn't have a high projection, but the durability is very good. It's not intimate, but it doesn't leave a trace either. It's addictive, sensual, and perfect for more special occasions or days with lower temperatures (that’s why I do not understand the launching during the summer). And another thing: it is not exclusively male. I'm an avowed fan of the brand, but I don't understand why some fragrances from the Gentlemen Only line were discontinued so quickly.

ONLY AN ABSOLUTELY WORTHY GENTLEMAN! [short review] This designer fragrance does not deserve to be underrated the way it is. "Gentlemen Only Absolute | Givenchy" is very spicy and moderately sweet, with excellent notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and heavy vanilla. The sandalwood bottom is quite fantastic and endures all through the sweet vanilla dry down. And yes, it may well be the most well-classified Givenchy in any feminine head-turning contest. It's a twist on the much-loved Spicebomb and deserves to be on a pair with other praised spicy fragrances like Bvlgari Man In Black, Armani Code Profumo or PdM Herod. For a 2015 edition, the name turns out to be a poor choice as it becomes outshined by the 1974 Givenchy Gentleman and recent Givenchy Gentleman editions of 2017 and 2018. The name confusion caused by the other 5 Gentlemen Only also doesn't help. I have witnessed more than a couple of fragrance salespeople misleading customers with the abundance of Gentlemen and Gentlemen by Givenchy. Actually, this flask is the nicest one. Performance may be considered fair. My opinion: If you haven't done so yet, just try it in any perfume store. It's really worth it. Music: Radiohead - "Creep" (so f*ing special)

This fragrance does not deserve to be underrated the way it is. It's very spicy and moderately sweet with excellent notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and heavy vanilla. The sandalwood bottom is quite fantastic and endures all through the sweet vanilla dry down. And yes, it may well be the the most well classified Givenchy in any feminine head turning contest. For me it's a twist on the much praised and loved Spicebomb and deserves to be on a pair with other hits like Bvlgari Man In Black. For a 2015 edition, the name turns out to be a poor choice as it becomes outshined by the 1974 Givenchy Gentleman and recent Givenchy Gentleman recent editions of 2017 and 2018. The name confusion caused by the other 5 Gentlemen Only don't help as well. I have witnessed more than a couple of fragrance sales people misleading customers with the abondance of Gentlemen and Gentleman by Givenchy. Actually this flask is the nicest one. Performance may be considered fair. _________________________________________________________ If you haven't do so yet, just try it in any perfume store or blind buy it. It's really worthy. It's the "spicebomb" version of Givenchy. _________________________________________________________

You can't judge this in the first 5 minutes. It starts off quite peppery and spicy, pretty strong with the cinnamon, this is where it sits with the Bvlgari Man Black and Spicebomb. However the nutmeg and vanilla slowly transform this fragrance into something rich. That's the best way to put this, rich. It is cosy, warm and confident. I really like this scent. It's inoffensive, has a masculine undertone and dries down into something sweet with the vanilla but not cloying at all. If you were thinking about this, go to the store, spray it on your arm a couple times and smell it after 2 minutes and then smell it again after one hour and you won't want to stop. If I was being overly critical I'd say I wish the performance was a little better but it could be that my nose was getting used to it. I put it on 8am and could still smell it on my skin at 8pm Overall a great buy for the cooler nights (I tend to wear it to the office in the colder weather)

Er is een fles met een rood stoffen etiket en een uitvoering met een zwart met rood kader, ik heb van beiden een tester fles en heb de indruk dat die met stoffen etiket net wat sterker is en net een klein beetje frisser. Maar wat is deze ongelofelijk goed gemengd, perfect in balans, ik ben er iedere winter ondersteboven van. Er is voor mij niets wat irritatie opwekt in het dragen van deze parfum, en kom daar tegenwoordig maar eens om ! - There's a bottle with a red fabric label and a version with a black and red border. I have a tester bottle of both, and I think the one with the fabric label is a bit stronger and a little fresher. But this one is incredibly well-blended, perfectly balanced; I'm blown away by it every winter. I find nothing irritating about wearing this perfume, and that's hard to find these days!