Givenchy pour Homme

Givenchy Pour Homme hit the market in 2002, starting a new pillar within the brand's masculine fragrance division. Its fragrance was created by Ilias Ermenidis and Alberto Morillas and is classified as woody-fresh, while its beautiful bottle was designed by Pablo Reinoso. The creative concept tried to re-establish the more traditional codes of the brand, since the advertising campaign carried the slogan “The gentleman is back”, in a double meaning game between the word and the iconic Gentleman perfume, from 1974. Until then, no one imagined that the company would invest in a new pillar, called Gentlemen Only, let alone the revival of the Gentleman pillar, in 2017. Givenchy Pour Homme's fragrance has top notes of cool grapefruit, mandarin, coriander, and violets, which make room for a body of lavender, davana, and vetiver, on a base of cedar and oliban wood, from which its fragrant gum is extracted. I don't know about you, but I find this fragrance incredibly sophisticated and timeless. I think the tagline was very well thought out as it brought back the gentleman from before (who bathed in mossy green fougères) and managed to stay modern for many years after its release. When touches the skin, Givenchy Pour Homme is slightly floral, citrusy, and very spicy. The coriander note tends to polarize opinions and because it is located at the top of the olfactory pyramid, something that was little discussed at the time, many men ended up not buying the product based on a blotter. But it doesn't take long, and that blazing aspect gives way to soft powdery violets and a beautiful lavender extract, which just doesn't go in a more feminine direction, thanks to the bitter scent of the davana. The evolution is subtle, the fragrance does not project too much, but the transmitted elegance lasts, and after a certain time, the woods begin to reveal themselves. The cedar is quite noticeable, the vetiver lends a little of that drier facet and the olibanum is slightly smoked, although a soft creaminess insists on exuding. The durability is good, but it hardly exceeds seven hours on my skin. Givenchy Pour Homme is undoubtedly a perfumery landmark in the early 2000s and a great example of an exquisite fragrance, which seems to have been idealized for work environments and formal occasions, even today. After all, not every company can afford to relax on dress code, build a video game space, and have a vast selection of donuts in the cafeteria. I just can't understand why they didn't follow up on this pillar, which has a legion of fans and, even so, took years to release a flanker after the second, in 2009.

I remember smelling this fragrance at Bloomingdales in May 2002 because I needed something for a date I was going on that evening. I bought it and rocked that scent all summer creating some of the best times I've ever had. Around fall I ran out of the juice and went back to my Curve/Drakkar/Tuscany rotation. Here I am 17 years later wearing it on my wrist for the first time since I ran out of it and being instantly taken back to 2002 while bringing back memories I completely forgot about! Isn't it funny what memories pop up when you wear certain fragrances? It smells 98% the same....might be a little less potent. I remember going easy on the trigger when I wore this back then but this time around I think I can afford to spray 3-4 more than normal. I've had this on for a little over 2 hours with only one spray and it's still holding up well. I've never had an issue with longevity because of my skin chemistry so I don't think this will be any different. I'm not going to break down the notes in this one because I honestly don't know what it is I'm smelling and I don't really care! I'm just here to share how great this fragrance is and am glad I ran into it again! Edit: I managed to locate a new/never sprayed bottle from 2002. I wasted a few sprays on the back of my hand and it was missing the pungent top notes/opening but the essence was still there. Gave it a full wear and totally over sprayed! Was still lingering on my shirt the next day! Decided to give it another wear yesterday. Holy cow!! I guess it just needed to breathe! Opening was just like I remembered and projected all day!! I’m a happy guy!!!

I really like it. It's elegant, well blended, mass appealing, and inoffensive. As the comment below me mentions, the notes from the givenchy website differ from those listed here. It might have been reformulated, although it does smell similar to when I smelled it back in the 2000's. Like most have mentioned here, it isn't the most unique or attention grabbing scent. It's what you would expect from a clean woody freshie. However, there is a note or combination of notes that make this scent distinguishable and give it some character. Very versitile, although ideal for office/university and casual use in spring during the day (also works in other seasons). Ideal age group is >25, althought that shouldn't deter you from using it if you like it. Atomizer isn't that good and so is performance. Longevity isn't that bad, maybe 4 - 6 hours. However, projection is the real problem. It's ok (arms length) for the first 1 - 2 hrs, but sticks close after that. It's a good fragrance at discounter prices, but not worth it at retail price. Moreover, I wouldn't say it's a must own. For me, I bought this mostly out of nostalgia for the 2000's, but I do use it sometimes. Scent 8/10 Performance 6.5/10

I don't agree it has bad longevity, because it all depends on your body chemistry. Yes, I'm a woman and I'm a huge fan of this gem, I have got 3 large empty bottles and to my shock - on me it smells how I like it, but on my husband - I love it more. On him it stays more than 8 hours, and what I love is the dry down, the most beautiful in this scent. I don't agree it's poor quality as for Givenchy, bu everyone has right to own opinion. I think this perfume is very sensitive for the light, because I purchased on eBay already two bottles with this sour , old , bad stored smell, so make sure you have correct one. I believe if you want to try it - go first for 4 ml mini bottle. It;s relatively cheap and never spoiled.

I remember trying this many times way back when it was released in the early 2000’s and absolutely loving it but not being able to afford it, fast forward to 2023 and I discovered it’s still available and got a bottle. It’s as awesome and addictive as I remember, that violet note is amazing. Silage isn’t epic but it hangs in there and likewise longevity while not amazing is still decent and I can’t remember it ever being a beast fragrance as some have commented. If you like Dior Fahrenheit especially the vintage version you will probably like this as well, I’m a big fan of both. I also have the Homme Blue and while they share some similar notes they are quite different, I don’t mind having both.

This juice is crazy good, anyone who overlooks it for another generic woody fruity run of the mill is mistaken. I have owned since it was launced in 2002 and it was the best blind buy ever. You get a crisp fresh blast of grapefruit, oilve, vetiver, cedar with a touch of menthol vibe. Its relatively unique if you study it instead of a 2 sec whiff, i personally have never found anything like how it dries down and the next day OMG it if you smell your shirt its the most gorgeous dry, airy, woody smell. Its a young - mature gentlemans fragrance with a few of the notes missing that make it smell like a nasty old mans smell that so many colognes smell of. Its a fantastic and i highly recommend it!

I've discovered this one about two months ago and i didn't had a great impression of it, but i still brought it. Now, i don't regret it as i fell in love with this one. Indeed this perfume brings me more close to Christmass when i wear it, cause it gives me a sensation of comfort, elegance, peace & warmth. Like i would be while sitting in my warm home next to a burning fire in my fireplace, while outside i was hearing the "cold chills" of the wind :). A great classic & stylish fragrance. It starts pretty spicy cause of the coriander, remembering me of the base of Visit by Azzaro, but warms down to the base where i love the dry vetiver & cedar notes. A great addition to anyones collection :D.

If it was masculine as other reviewers have noted then probably when it came out in early 2000's but now the new bottles are easily unisex. My wife likes how it smells on her. It's the most perfumey fragrance in my collection. Performance is average. Lasts as a skin scent for more than 6 hours however it projects only for maximum 2 hours. I don't have a similar scent in my collection, Ungaro Man has been voted as one of the fragrance that it reminds people off however to me Ungaro smells totally different with a greenish tobacco scent which I adore. So to summarize, my opinion is divided with this one. I like how it smells as a scent but I don't think I like to smell it on me.

انا ارى ان هذا تحفة عطرية وجمالٌ خالد .. سيبقى كذلك الى الابد ولن يهرم .. اراه الى الآن اكثر جمالا و ابتكاراً من الكثير من العطور الجديدة و النيشية بالاخص .. هكذا يجب ان تكون رائحة الرجل الحقيقية بل هذه هي التي يجب ان تشمها عليك الانثى ..!! نحن الرجال اليوم نفتقر للعطور الرجالية الصريحة العطور التي توحي بالقوة .. بالصلابة عطور لا تليق الا برجل .. تخجل النساء بالاقتراب منها من تجربتها من اقتنائها ..!! ثم انها تعشق شمها عليه هي تنتظر منك ذلك .. لا تنتظر العطور الحديثة عديمة الجنس ..!! .. تحتاج تلك الرائحة التي توقض الاثونة بداخلها .. اعشق رائحة بذور الكزبرة التي تشبه حبات الهيل .. عطر حمضي خشبي سبايسي يعيد مفاهيم الرجولة الى مكانها الصحيح .. جيفينشي بور اوم انت رجل

I don't agree that this is citrus fragrance. I feel there olibanum and cedar, can't find coriander or vetiver? I'm a woman, but this is my beloved perfume. It's very sensual , woody and just sexy, I feel so good wearing it and I feel full of energy and love for people - this is very funny, but I'm really nicer to people when I use Givenchy pour Homme. Actually ii had very long sillage on me. I might be not too construcive , because I fell in love with this fragrance when I have been working in Kenya, and most of men were using it. For me it's just Kenya, african sun, happy and smiling people I'm completelly in love with this fragrance, since 8 years.

Nose Note #643 It reminds me of something so badly. Maybe it's Green Benneton. It's like a level down sweet version of Terre d'Hermes. Average performer, perhaps a little worse than Terre. It also vaguely reminds me of DG The One and Boss Orange as it dries down. The citrus feels a little underwhelming, I've smelled many that are better. But I've found this overall to be a great men fragrance. But the price doesn't fit. It doesn't feel that sophisticated, doesn't smell expensive. Just a nice, pleasant and a rather easy fragrance. It's easy to like, it's a fragrance for the people. Doesn't smell old, it's a modern perfume for men. 7.5/10, good

I've had Pour Homme Blue Label for a while and I love it but for some strange reason I never came across with this one until yesterday when I went to get my second bottle of Very Irresistible (great scent) and I saw it there. I tried it for curiosity and was speechless... Wow! what a great perfume! Masculine, elegant, chic... It was love at first sniff :D I don't know why this isn't very popular being as good as it is; I saw it on sale for 150$ (that's cheap in a volatile Economy like the one we have in my country) and bought it instantly. I highly recommend that you try this one, it's magic like all Givenchy scents.

I really love this fragrance. To me it's warm/woody and fruity/fresh all at the same time. While I'm not yet experienced enough to be able to distinguish all the individual notes, I can clearly smell the mandarin orange & grapefruit, as well as the woody cedar. Such a great combination. In my opinion this can be worn anywhere at any time. The longevity & sillage are great. I put this on before 3:00pm and I can still smell it quite clearly now at 8:00pm. The House of Givenchy is becoming my absolute favourite when it comes to men's fragrances. Another winner!

Love this. I had it like 10 years ago. Got a 1 ml sample recently, and man, this juice is still so lovely. Brings back good memories. It is very crisp and woody with a little bit of fresh sweetness! Very gentle and charming. Now, projection and sillage? Well, beast mode! I am very surpzired that a few drops out of a sampler lasted a lot! The fragrance is not overpowering yet not weak at all! Nonetheless, i suggest to test it before you buy it to see how it works on your skin. My Score: 9/10

This is an alluring scent. It is fresh, but not acidic, classy, but not dated, subtle, but not forgetable, calm, but not boring... Oh, my! I could go on and on for hours. Even though it is a warm woody smell, it's not as dominat as many other woody fragrences for men. I find it suitable for men and women who desire a perfume that is calm, poised and doesn't "make a fuss" . This perfume doesn't yell "Here we go!", but gently murmurs "Come closer...". It's lovely!

That's one of perfumes you wear not for others but for yourself. I use it daily and i simply adore this scent. It's fresh and mildly woody. It's not overwhelming and you don't get tired of it. discreet but not flashy elegance. For me this perfume is like mild reminder for yourself "You are really good and there os no need to scream about it". My bottle is almost over just like Blue label i had before and i definitely would miss both of them

Very creative & unique.. if projection and longevity were a bit better I would assume this fragrance would be extremely hyped. Nothing is wrong with reapplying Givenchy PH, since the opening is so beautiful. I wish I could find other alternatives with a similar scent with that adventurous performance that fragrances have today... Maybe I’ll research The MFK house, please feel free to share any suggestion ms with me, Sir Nico

I've bought this on and off since 2005. It's safe to say it was and possibly still is my signature scent. There is something almost liquoricey about it that I find addictive. I wear it mostly in the evening but it's very wearable for day too. It isn't overly strong like a lot of mens fragrances are. It's more subtle, classy and unique. That's why I like it and will keep coming back to it.

A nice sexy-fresh fragrance. It is fresh, but not aquatic, it has some non-tart sweetness added to it, plus you can smell clearly the woods. Definitely, another great Givenchy.And another thing, if you like this but want another Labdanum fragrance that is not citrus oriented, try Alviero Martini 1A Classe Uomo. These two scents have a similar type of sweetness and warmth.

So this is only vetiver fragrance I like. Good job Givenchy. P.s. Vetiver is not the main note at all, but you definitely can smell it. This is an awesome warm weather fragrance with a fresh and pleasing mix of mandarine, vetiver and lavender. Longevity is not so good, but if you want an impressive arrival for a summer dinner, or when meeting with friends, good choice!