Gentlemen Only Intense

#1034 in my "Tour de Fragrance" My experience with Givenchy goes back many years and has been "mixed." I began with Givenchy "Gentleman" in '76, a Christmas gift from my wife that I used, but didn't appreciate any more than the Pierre Cardin my sister gave me the Christmas before. I wouldn't own another Givenchy fragrance until Givenchy "Play" EDT came along in 2008.Didn't like the weak potency. Was slightly happier with "Play Intense." Probably wore it for 8 months then forget I even had it in a box I didn't open for years after moving. Next up was "Pi" which I loved, but also wanted better potency. So I was thrilled for Pi "Extreme", pissed when it became unavailable (turns out Burberry's "Hero" line is almost a clone). I bought the "Gentleman" EDP, Gentleman "Boisee" EDP and Gentleman "Reserve Privee" EDP for the first time two years ago (just realized I haven't reviewed either for some reason). The Gentleman EDP is barely acceptable potency. I still have it but have barely worn it. Boiseeis really, really EDT weak, and the Reserve Privee's overbearing chestnut note turned me away and I donated those bottles. So I decided, "no more Givenchy blind buys", and this is a decant from Fragrancesline. First, I love the incense and birch here. Many leather scents are similar but without those notes. Similar to CH Man, Burberry Hero EDP. Second, solid performance for an EDT, with good blending overall. Very pleased with that. Nothing here to offend anyone, so car pool, elevator and small office safe in reasonable amounts. Good date scent too. I enjoy it enough that I'm in for a bottle, something I rarely say about any EDT.

I was looking for a winter perfume which will replace my Armani Code for this year , searching for that dark tobacco-ish scent that keeps me in the classy mysterious mood as I always prefer to smell like during the colder months , and here it is , this is exactly what got the job done for me . For my nose it feels like a mix of Hugo Boss Night + Buberry Rythem + Spicebomb all together in one bottle , .. birch leaf .. unburnt tobacco .. spices .. , man it's just about everything I like in a cologne . It has got many layers and it keeps developing within the few hours of its life time . No big sillage , but you will smell ur self and everybody passes by u will enjoy smelling u for about 4 to 6 hours if not a little but more . It is sweet yes , but in a very delicate manner that u won't get headache or suffer a sweet tooth issues. The best part is after 30 minutes .. oh that is a real mega senses-pleasure and it will hang there for the next 2 hours just being as smoky and chocolaty as a niche gourmand perfumes behave . No burnt fruit or resin touch for me , no rubbery synthetic blah blah .. I just keep on getting ambery trails following me and adding classiness to my world . Goes great with smokers , it does not cover the ciggy ashy smell on my fingers , but it does melt into my skin and changes all the harsh odores into something vanillish .. cacoa-ish .. brilliant .. pure maltish ! Compliments ? Every sense in my nerve system is complimenting me for this outstanding smell .. so far .. I am loving it .. and so does my ego . Have a good day .

Wow this smells great. I have the original Gentlemen Only and I like it, but this is honestly much, much better. It's spicier, heavier, and more masculine. Smelling this makes the original seem like it's missing something. It has the signature sweet smell from the Gentlemen Only line, but the leather and spices here bring out the full potential of this DNA. To me, this is like an old school masculine fragrance with a modern touch (the sweetness) perfectly integrated into it. Longevity isn't too bad, probably around 5 hours. Sillage is actually pretty good for me, I get random whiffs of it throughout the day. Overall 9/10 EDIT: After more wearings, the longevity isn't as good as I stated above. I'm really only getting around 3 hours and then it's gone. It's such a shame, because the scent itself I'd give 10/10, but the longevity is below average. I'll have to bring a decant with me to re-apply when I wear this out. New Overall: 8/10

Some people say they don't know where Givenchy was going with Gentlemen Only Intense, that it's slightly off and doesn't have a clear direction. But then there's me. Yes, I am a woman and I wear this myself. This fragrance for me has gone from liking to strong loving, it has really grown on me. It has exactly the right amout of leather and incense, without it being too "aggressive" (by this I mean that these notes do not dominate the freshness of it); this is not your average leather fragrance. It's probably the best of them, and if you're looking for freshness with subtle smokiness, this is your pick. Gentlemen Only Intense is beautifully blended because it still manages to stay bright, with a little bit of attitude. I will continue to wear this and am looking forward to buying a back-up bottle. Highly recommended!

This is a fragrance that shows designers can be just as creative as niche. We need to stop separating the two. The only difference is designers always want to be a smell that others would enjoy. GOI is a beautiful, woodsy, slightly leathery, amber fragrance. It does not smell as polished as some of the other Gentleman or Gentlemen Only fragrances. This smells darker than any of the others. The only fragrance this reminds me of is John Varvatos Platinum. It’s a specific type of scent that is hard to describe without you smelling it. It is highly unique and I beg to differ with anyone who claims this is generic. Of course due to it being discontinued it is getting to the point of it being marked up. I’d say grab it while you can, and I feel this is a safe blind buy if you like ambers and leathers.

A very short-live sweet Citrus pop in the opening that quickly makes way for crisp, Birch and Black Pepper laid on a bed of warm and sweet Tonka, Amber, Incense, Pink Pepper and Leather supported by Sandalwood and Cedar. There is a whisper of Violet-Patchouli for an added earthy glimmer here and there but overall it somehow leans toward fresh though it is not a fresh scent. I honestly can't pick out any Mint, Coriander or Vetiver but the excellent blending might explain this. Yes, I can see me wearing this all year round in cooler daytime weather and summer evenings. This is more versatile than the notes suggest on paper. Very happy with this one.

I have to mirror the weak performance comments - I get a couple of hours out of this tops. It's strange considering how the original Gentlemen Only and Casual Chic are such strong performers sillage and longevity wise. However, man, the fragrance itself is lovely. In fact I'd go as far as saying it really doesn't resemble the original Gentlemen Only as much as it mirrors the Absolut just without the sweetness and without the forward spice - instead replacing it with a patchoulli and leather undertone. It's certainly more effervescent and I'd argue sophisticated. An EDP relaunch of this would be very welcome.

Not sure where all the hate is coming from. This is a fairly new fragrance and people need to give it some time. After spraying it, right away you sense the sweetness, but it's different than the other 'sweet' scents out there, it's more mature and elegant. Balsamic, sweet and mature is what I would describe this fragrance. Silage could be better, but a fragrance like this should be for business/casual occasions. Longevity is good for me, 5-7 hours, and the dry down is absolutely amazing for me. Still smells mature and elegant. Overall, I would give this fragrance a 7.5/10

At first, this has a leather/tonka bean combination that gives me a chocolate smell to it (which is nice). With the original Gentlemen Only vibe in the background. It's linear because in my opinion it doesn't change much from start to finish. The only difference in the dry down is the chocolate vibe with a woods/patchouli combination. The woods and patchouli are very light. Overall, I think this is a unique smelling fragrance and a very good one indeed. I give it a 9.5 out of 10 Update: I just got my 5 oz. (150 ml) bottle from the mail. It's time to enjoy this fragrance.

Love love this smell. It's almost like a grape crush, leather version of the original Gentlemen Only. Like someone stated earlier, that opening fruitiness smells like Hugo Bottled night. Its downfall, if there is one, is that it is not too intense. You really have to load up on this fragrance for it to last. I wish this could smell the way it does from the opening throughout, because all you get is pure incense leather during the dry down. Still love it. I layer it with the original Gentlemen Only and they work wonders together.

Really nice, understated and confident. Opens with pepper and a hint of citrus, then settles into a smooth leather and tonka that stays with you all day. You can put it on and forget about it, so actually ideal daily wear and more versatile given its a EDT. I think performance is ok but consistent. A proper signature for someone 35 +. I had to stock up - much prefer the Gentlemen Only collection to the new Givenchey releases.

This scent is very different from what I'm used to. The incense, smokey opening took a little getting used to but I really enjoy it now. It's mysterious, manly, and deep. I really love it. Many reviewers have encountered longevity problem with this scent but it works ok for me. After 6 to 7 hours, I can still smell it close to the skin. The incense note is very distinctive and lingers.

Probably the best fragrance for men that been released so far in 2014 and certainly much better than the original one. The incense and the leather make it very masculine but the amber and tonka bean make it also soft, gourmand and sensual. If you like Tom Ford's Noir or Tuscan leather or L'Instant pour Homme by Guerlain, you'll become a huge fan of this one. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 8/10

I felt in love with Gentlemen only first time I smelled it... Well. It was natural to me to give it a smell to this one. And what to say ? Better, infinitely better. Deeper, stronger, with the same base but with something more dark, manly. You won't be disappointed by this one if you loved the first one.

This stuff is so special to me! Smells amazing! i like the first 30mins to an hour the most. later it becomes sweeter but still nice. Projection is not so good, unless you overspray it, like i usually do :) but it really last long time, i can smell it next morning when i wake up. Its a mood booster!

:) You know, I tried both fragances this weekend, and truly the diference with the opening is minimum; But as soon time went off, the Intense one was degrading drastically more on this new version of Gentleman Only than the original one. I ́d rather Givenchy Only because still longer than this one.

Wow I bought this and I love it. It seems so familiar to me. I realized that it smells identical to Michael Jordan Legend. It also smells a little like Rochas Man in the dry down. Sorry if it offends but if I had not blind bought I would have figured it out before I shelled out $80 dollars.

Every autumn I am blown away by this Gentlemen only Intense, I think if I could only have one, I would have my doubts, but this one is it! - Iedere Herfst ben ik opnieuw ondersteboven van deze Gentlemen only Intense, ik denk mocht ik er maar 1 dan met twijfel, maar toch deze !

Finally trying this for the first time. Got a 98% full 100ml bottle. Damn, this stuff is super good. Wasn't sure what to expect but this has exceeded it. This is manly and super smooth..I didn't expect it to be so smooth! Love it 9/10

Parfum very dark!. Longevity is good, sillage moderate. This is good,intense,mysterious,smokey... suitable for 'autumn/winter in my opinion!. Nice parfume for Givenchy! Sillage : 6.5/10 Longevity : 7.5/10 Scent : 8./10 Overall : 8/10