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

Oi oi wat een verslaving, mijn nummer 1. Merci Beaucoup ! Perfection to me ! Gelukkig heb ik een reserve fles. En ja voor een goed berkenblad moet je bij meneer Jean Jacques zijn.

It smell very nice and is well put together, the problem is low performance

Hidden masterpiece Scent 9.5/10 Average performance

Released in 2014, this fragrance is a new version (flanker) involving Gentlemen Only (from 2013), which was born as a tribute dedicated to the Gentleman fragrance (from 1974). It is worth noting that the oldest, was directed to the gentleman of yore (in the singular). On the other hand, Gentlemen Only opened space for the collective, beginning a new line of fragrances, which represent the different men of nowadays. And within this new line, arises an intense version, which shares several notes of the previous composition, in an attempt of keeping the DNA and respect the olfactory identity. In this creation, were combined notes of green mandarin orange, birch leaf, and black pepper, in the output. In the body, cedar from Texas, patchouli, and leather. At the base, incense, tonka beans, and amber. The output of Gentlemen Only Intense is explosive and shows why the name "intense". But don't be fooled, because this feeling goes away in minutes, unfortunately. Then, you realize that the expected intensity, that should be reflected, above all in projection, is poor. The power, that should have been increased, is weak. And, oddly enough, this version projects less than the original. However, I can't complain about the lasting: after eight hours on my skin, I could still smell the scent. Olfactory references abound. The fans of fragrances rich in tonka bean, patchouli, and leather, as Bogart pour Homme, Play Intense for Men, Bugatti Pure Black, Armani Code, among others, will enjoy this creation. On my skin, it stayed extremely linear, with a slightly sweet aroma, beyond the typical almond smell of the tonka beans, and a subtle nuance of leather. Truth be told, the concept of something more intense was lost, completely. I would say that is a mysterious fragrance, perhaps more nocturnal. Maybe, it should have been called Gentlemen Only Night, or something like that. While the original version is much more versatile and exudes more, this one goes into the category of intimate scents, full of sensuality. Anyway, it's very good and conveys extreme elegance. It fits well with mild climates and can be a great option for professional and exquisite environments. I really liked the fragrance, but I don't think it was worthy of the name that was given. And, for this reason, I've seen more criticisms than praise. If they had done in Eau de Parfum concentration, the result would have been glorious, for sure. To finish, the bottle remains the same, with dense and heavy glass, in a dark gradient from bottom to top, even more beautiful than in the previous version.

Gentlemen Only Intense Givenchy I really love how this smells on me! It’s a great scent. Very nice minty pepper up top that gae way to a nice leathery patchouli. The base was very much a woody incense vibe on me, and I loved catching whiffs of this throughout the wear. To me this is a very masculine, spicy fragrance. This doesn’t last a super long time on me, maybe 5 hours tops, but I do really enjoy those 5 hours! Sillage is fairly weak on me, but it seems my told tends to hold scents closer to me than others. I even tried doing an overspray (which for me was about 8 sprays, arms, neck and chest) and it still didn’t have super projection. This is a great workplace fragrance for me and I’ve gotten compliments from my office mates. My understanding is this has been discontinued. So, I’ll use what’s left in my bottle but not try to hunt it down – I like it, but there are lots of others out there I enjoy more. I wear this day or night, and usually in cooler seasons, especially fall, because of the spicy vibe. As always, your results may vary!

'Pleasantly surprised' is how I would describe myself after sampling this one. I figured the 'Intense' moniker and the fact I wasn't all that taken with the original Gentlemen only (which isn't bad TBF) not to mention the fact that it's yet another Tonka bean designer scent. If this combination of factors wasn't enough to put me off trying it I don't know what would? Anyway, I finally persevered and it's turns out not to be a bad scent. Givenchy Gentlemen only Intense opens with a hint of pepper which soon smooths out into a synthetic resin and chocolatey patchouli vibe. As it dries down some more it gets woodier and maybe a hint of that smokey birch but nothing particularly ballsy. For me this is a creamy type fragrance dominated by the warm vanilla smell of tonka bean, amber and patchouli. The patchouli is the saving grace here in what would otherwise be another 'blah' release in the vein of so many others of late. Lasting power was okay but not great.

Its a nice fragrance. Opens with dominant notes of wood & vetiver with citrus & mint, hints of tonka, leather & amber at the background. Then the amber, vanilla, tonka & leather steps up front as the opening subsides (30 minutes). A little balmy from the mint & incense. From the opening you know this is a fall & winter scent, will be too heavy in hot weather. The dry down gives a powdery & leathery vibe with spice. Last only 3-4 hours. After 5-6 hours its gone which could be good if you want to apply other fragrances which I do. I usually use a fresh scent in the day on work then use something like this on my way home at dark during cooler months. Good for blind buy. At first sniff I almost thought the vibe of pencil shavings will not disappear, good thing its only 20 mins in the opening. I hate the pencil shaving vibe in fragrances. A lot of cheap fragrances have this woody note that's present throughout. Smells like a wood workshop.

The top combo of citrus and mint, sweetened at the base with the vanilla-like shades of tonka bean, puts this fragrance very close to Versace Eros in its initial scent profile. There may be a few other things going on in the first 5-10 minutes (a hint of incense, some amber), but it doesn't take long before everything starts to dissipate and the projection just dies. At that point, minty citrus with vanilla is all you're left with. If that doesn't appeal to you, don't worry! This scent is almost completely evaporated by the second hour, so you can go to your wardrobe and spray on something that actually projects and lasts! (It's a fine odor, but I swear, two hours of longevity should be considered criminal. The price on this should be $25 or less.)

A predominant Tonka fragrance. This Is an extremely solid scent albeit its poor projection, which is the only let down for me. It starts out citrusy from the mandarin which is accompanied by a smooth leather and the type of birch Reminiscent of Hugo Boss night. It has what looks like some aggressive notes but there's honestly just the right amount of each to keep the Tonka the star of the show for this fragrance, so if your a fan of that note then this is one to check out. Could easily be catogarised as one of those "date night" or "sexy" fragrances. Edit: So overlooked and criminally underrated, needs waaaaaay more love!

After a previous test when I thought it was a 7/10 scent, I thought I'd give it another try after seeing MrSmelly1977 say it was one of his favorite Givenchy. In my old review, I said it was fresh, woody, musk, warm, but a bit faint. On my second test, I'd say all those things but add quite a bit of pepper and some spice. MrSmelly says it hints at YSL La Nuit de L'Homme. I'd say it's less sweet but more sharp than LNDH. I like it but don't love it. The pepper doesn't win me over and I don't long for it like some other frags. Does perform better than I remember but still not great. Scent: 7.5, Sillage: 7.5, Longevity: 7

Patchouli, leather, birch and a slight citrus, that's what this fragrance smells like. Its aroma is closer to the original Gentlemen, than Only Gentleman, but with a more modern touch. On the way out it is sweet like the Gentleman Only version, but the best of this fragrance is in its drying, the patchouli is very rich and combined with the leather even better, at a certain stage of drying it reminded me of Coco Mademoiselle. I see it for office use, its wake seems to me to be regular not null as some commented and its duration between 4 and 5 hours. I also see is versatile and timeless. In general a good fragrance.

A great fragrance for the night, fall, and winter season. If you like SpiceBomb but want something that is smoother and a bit more subtle then Gentlemen Only Intense is for you!It's sweet, masculine, yet has depth and character. I'm not a big fan of amber but I don't mind it in this fragrance, I love the tonka bean, it really stands out in this and it really rounds out the fragrance. I get about 5-6 hour longevity which is okay, after all this is intended to be a sensual night time scent. I can't wait to see where else Givenchy takes their "Gentlemen Only" line. Perhaps a Sport version in the future?

Reminds of Bentley Momentum Intense (which i guess is derivative of CH men), with that violet leaf note and sweetness. I am not a fan of that note so I am glad it does transition into a base which reminds me of a less barbershoppy Prada Amber PH Intense at the end with that sweet vanilla incense powderyness which is quite nice. Good scent, performs ok, but not as good as casual chic. Worth the $17(USD) I paid for it and would not be upset to have it as a perfectly serviceable work scent. I personally would rather not have that violet leaf, but its decent nonetheless.

Extremely boring fragrance, the only one from the GO line I wouldnt recommend. The original GO is not really original to start with, but this goes all out on the tonka train and does it in the most boring way imaginable. Id characterize it as a somwehat modern take on Armani Code, it really does remind of it, but I wouldnt pay money to smell like this, it is WAY too ordinary. The gentlemen from the house Givenchy should have given it some more efford to making a formal, "lawery" scent for the wonderful line of GO. Too bad.

I am actually surprised by the number of negative reviews on this one. I've gone through tons of samples with no particular scent in mind and finally found the one fragrance that I didn't even know I'd been looking for. Perfect for winter, perfect for me. I used Luna Rossa during the summer, but switching to Gentlemen Only Intense for now. Poor longevity has been mentioned several times. I cannot agree, as I myself can smell it after over 12 hours and my sweetheart confirmed it was still there. I can only recommend it.

Gentlemen Only Intense is a rubbery sweet scent, with a strong medicinal touch. Inicially it starts very spicy, then is tranformed into a sweet scent. To make a test, on the other arm I applied M7 Oud Absolu and observed that these two scents are cousins (not brothers). Definetly, Gentlemen Only Intense is a night perfume for mature men. It may also work for young men that want to give the impression of a strong character.

This is a really nice smelling scent. Is it incredibly unique or daring? Not really, no. Is it a pleasant fragrance, that the vast majority of people (asides from niche fragrant snobs) will be able to appreciate to some extent? Absolutely. I seem to be a fan of tonka scents as of late, and this one is no exception. Good fragrance overall with moderate longeviy, but nothing exceptional or groundbreaking.

To make it quick GGOI smells like a tad more mature, less sweet and upscale version of CH Men Prive. The drydown on both fragrances are very similar. Just like CH Men Prive you can wear this casually with a leather jacket but (in my opinion) this also works perfectly for black tie events. If you’re over 30 you can rock this with a t-shirt and jeans and you wouldn’t smell out of place.

I think this was intended for a night out kinda type cologne, but I find it pretty versatile, I could have sworn I smelled melon at the opening but is not listed, but I find it more fruity that woody, and very suitable for Spring-Summer. Is nice version but is not long lasting like the "Chic" version which is my favorite of the "Gentleman Only" flankers.

Nice Smell its a bit Feminine, and its not an exclusive scent, What I hate is that it lacks staying power bt yet its called Intense. Edit: I'm beginning to love Givenchy GOI, Its a Unique Smell and does get Compliments, it also Stays more than average Because you can still detect it on your clothes On the next day. But only if u apply multiple sprays.

lasts a good amount and smells amazing! spicy yet airy delicous porjects hard for the first hour or two then comes close like most scents but keeps going for plenty more hours. too bad it's discontinued and getting increasingly harder to get while the prices go op. if you want one get one fast before this gem is gone.

This makes me think of a black Lamborghini on a Friday night. This is a nice and luxurious fragrance. This might have a little bit more depth than the original Gentlemen Only. The Givenchy Gentlemen Only line is on fire! All of them are great! I give this a 9.5/10.

Superb fragrance, classy and easy, I can imagine wintertime, autumn and spring cool days with it. It is a masculine oriental light and sweet aroma, very practical, playful and vivid. The longevity is about 5-6 hours and the sillage is moderate. I like it a lot.

Put it on 4 hours ago but it's completely gone and I can barely remember the scent. It was not citrusy, more musky, heavier, fall scent...but I didn't love it, it wasn't memorable, and with zero longevity. Scent: 6, Longevity: 4, Overall: 5

ادکلنی با رایحه خوش بو ملایم و دوست داشتنی . از نظر شامه من فلفل سیاهی و چرمی گرم و شیرین با آکورد کهربائی مناسب شبهای پاییزی و بهاری خنک اما واژه اینتنس برازنده اش نیست ماندگاری متوسط و پخش کم رایحه بسیار زیباش رو زیر سوال میبره.

This one is very similar to CH men Privé. A sweet tonka with a leather base. The problem is that after an hour the scent is almost gone and turns to the generic dry down of the original Gentlemen Only. A 6/10 overall.

The scent is above average. Probably about an 8/10 in the first 30 minutes but then it becomes very generic. I like it, but not FB worthy for me. Not a dislike but not a love.

Its a all weather all occasions frag,sofisticated and manly,notes are nicely blended and not overpowering,could be a signature scent

Smokey sweet tonka. Dark fragrance, masculine. Winter. A lot of Givenchy DNA, which is good. Smells classy..

scent : 9/10 sillage : 7/10 longevity :7/10 60% night/ 40% day fragrance nice leather&smoky scent