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!

The Red Carpet masculine fragrance. It was my first Givenchy 'Gentlemen Only' purchase back in 2017. It is a very high-quality unique scent. This is the smell of a famous actor at the MET Gala, or the tuxedo-wearing Oscars host. I haven't worn 'Gentlemen Only Absolute' much because it is totally made for those fancy, black tie formal occasions. I usually wear this for Christmas or New Years. It projects fiercely for hours; a hefty combination of saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg but with a creamy touch of vanilla. All four of these spices are used during the holidays for foods, desserts and decoration, therefore, you will blend in perfectly. The bottle design is not solid black, but iced black. I love the red textile front logo, a festive touch; like a Christmas gift. For me, this is an "Absolute" winner.

I love it. I smell all the notes and occasionally I get a mild Smokey vibe in my fragrance cloud, even tho it's not listed as a note. Now I don't smoke, but for the record I think this scent would be perfect to cover up cigarette smell. I'm sure Audrey Hepburn would approve. But would she approve of Simon Baker? Oh well, at least it's not Brad Pitt or Johnny Drop, James Franco ok well let that one slide, but Adam Lambert or P diddy? Give me a break. Obvious celebrity bribed endorsements come across so fake. Let your fragrance brand speak for itself. When you pay a celebrity, you give them the power to represent your brand. Its too much power and cheapens you. Makes you seem desperate. Let your brand hold the power to make new celebrities. They should be fans of you. Just like A.H. was of Givenchy.

What is with Givenchy and making flankers that smell nothing like the original fragrance? Pi Neo is an example of this. Pi Neo smells NOTHING like Pi, but they stuck Pi on it anyway. Givenchy needs to get over their fear of just calling unique colognes something new instead of slapping an existing name on it. Now on to what I actually think of this thing. I've explained my thoughts on Gentlemen Only on its page. Clearly, I'm not a fan of the original. This one, however, is pretty amazing. I saw this at Sephora the other day and I had no idea it existed up until this point. I was shocked when I smelled it. I did not expect a warm and spicy scent to come out considering the original is an earthy/green scent. I'm definitely going to preserve my sample and I hope to pick up a full bottle eventually.

EDIT: WHY WAS THIS DISCONTINUED :( It's perhaps the best perfume for men I've ever smelled. Such a shame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the longest time, I've loved this on my boyfriend and I didn't understand why. The majority of men's perfumes smell very same-y to me, but this one stood out in his collection. Now that I'm learning more about perfumery, I realized why I like it so much: most of the fragrances I love are rich in vanilla and warm spice, and so is this one, apparently. Not what I would expect to find in a masculine perfume, in theory, but it smells amazing in reality! It's best on cold evenings, maybe while outside so you catch the scent in the blowing wind (because it's quite intense and long-lasting), but I personally liked it a lot even during hotter days or in indoor settings.

Office and work friendly Spicebomb. Slightly darker opening and more woods as it develops. Less syrupy than spicebomb and lower projection. Definitely not a beast mode fragrance but a fantastic work scent if the wearer wants a V&R Spicebomb or Bvlgari Man in Black scent without that clubbing feel. Huge difference between the air sillage and up close smell. Extensive sampling is definitely required....but worth it. Prices are dropping and 1.7oz is frequently around $30 online with 3.4oz close to $50. Histoires Parfum 1899 is creamier, Bvlgari Man Black is darker and has more leather, and of course Spicebomb is the loudest and sweetest. ....but this is definitely a likable release. Thumbs up!

This is a Gorgeous Fragrance, Elegant, Classy, Spicy, Refined and Warm. Unfortunately, It is hard to find and discontinued. Givenchy Gentleman Only Absolute along with Spicebomb and Bvlgari Man In Black are Suitable for the Cold Weather. All of them have a unique spicy Composition and Well-blended. It opens up with slightly sweet fresh spicy and spices notes in the background then dry down is creamy vanilla woody. This scent has High Quality in the dry down. The Cinnamon and The Vanilla notes are dominant in this perfume. I Really enjoy it and I'm so happy that I have it in my collection . Longevity is good. Highly Recommended. Two Thumbs Up. Rating : 8.5 / 10

This is one of my favorite winter fragrances. You get every bit of cinnamon and the bergamot top note compliments this very well. This is for day and night, and all winter long. The creamy ness that this has leaves a delicious and inviting sillage. I’ve had this now since the start of winter and am pleased to say that the longevity and general aroma has earned a top spot in my winter collection. The dry down is this creamy vanilla almost laté feel. It reminds me of spending cold days in a warm coffee house. This is really where the nutmeg shines. Mixed with the deep reichness of Sandlewood, it makes for an Inviting and warm winter wear.

Smell is so incredible, fan-frickin'-tastic. Spicies with a fresh and clean touch. The sillage is superb. Performance is good, 6+ Hours. I don't mind refreshing every 4-5 hours because the scent & opening are so delightfully amazing. This fragrance draws inspiration from Spicbomb EDT, but its doing its own thing with it. I would say its more similar to the style of Bvlgari Man in Black. The dry down is creamy, vanillic, and slightly spicy and smells so similar to Le Male Eua Fraiche Andre Edition which blows my mind. Truly a Gentleman would wear the s*** out of this. 9/10 best Gyros in town

Really nice warm spicy cinnamon fragrance. I got this back in 2017 and wear it occasionally. Not entirely sure why it isn’t in my winter rotation more. It’s probably top five cold weather fragrances I have. Side note, it smells just like the new spice infrared edp once the spicebomb dries a bit and calms down. I tried the new spicebomb in dillards and really loved it but I couldn’t shake the feeling that I already had it. After about 30 minutes it hit me, it’s a less refined Givenchy Gentleman Only Absolute. Sucks this stuff is discontinued

My signature fragrance. The cinnamon and nutmeg coalesce together in the beginning on the top note like a crackling fire, it's almost impossible to describe any other way. It's warming, sweet yet not cloying. Yet, the sweetness and woodiness are perfectly balanced with this. It isn't exceptionally complex but it's a perfect little concoction that just happens to work perfectly for me. A gleaming campfire in the freezing cold with a warm cup of mulled wine - this is the Absolut. It's almost transportive in the way it evokes my nostalgia.

I'm personally not a fan of Spicebomb, but I like this. I think this is more similar to the syrupy cinnamon in 1 Million than it is Spicebomb. This is a bit more grown up than 1 Million, but I currently still prefer the latter. I'd buy this for the right price, but first I'd need to make it through my 6.7oz bottle of 1 Million, which may never happen... Honestly, the only real let down with this one is strength/projection, as this doesn't really project well enough at all.

This is a beautiful winter/fall scent! It smells nothing like spicebomb original, so not sure where people get that comparison, unless they mean spicebomb extreme? It is similar to SB xtreme, though GGO absolute is a sharper more cinnamon scent where as SB xtreme is more closer to skin vanilla scent..IMHO. Both are wonderful cold/cool weather scents. I have both and enjoy both, givenchy gentleman only absolute is a more projecting and classy occasion scent.

Deze is zo heerlijk, zo fijn op mij in de koude herfst en winter. Perfection in a bottle! Het is dat nummer 1 al vergeven is aan Gentlemen Only Intense, lees wel 'Only' ! Merci merci beaucoup Monsieur Jean Jacques. - This one is so wonderful, so lovely on me in the cold autumn and winter. Perfection in a bottle! It's a shame number 1 is already taken by Gentlemen Only Intense, but I do read "Only"! Thank you very much, Monsieur Jean Jacques.

I really dont know how can compared it to Bb London or One Million. One million is for newbie disco kids, London is for bored life middle aged's, but this one is for modern, exciting, demanding guys. Longevity is more than average, sillage is moderate but enough for compliments. Really underrated about the reviews. Sad cause far better than those opinions, I think.

I don't get the Spicebomb that so many seem to, the vibe of the fragrance is so different. I, unlike many, love the opening, it's so warm and delicious, definitely a blend of cinnamon and incense. Different to other fragrances in the range, but this is a definite winner for the winter/autumn seasons. I love the bottle design and feel. Excellent.