Gentleman
Givenchy · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1974
≈ $75 · 100ml · approx. retail
The original 1974 Givenchy Gentleman is a bold, patchouli-heavy spicy leather chypre defined by honey, civet and oakmoss, emblematic of the assertive masculine style of its era. Composed by Paul Léger, the formula is famous for an extraordinarily high patchouli-oil content, giving it a dark, earthy, animalic signature.
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French · 2 in collection
A French perfumer who worked at Firmenich, Paul Léger is remembered for classic compositions of the 1970s, including Givenchy Gentleman and his collaboration on Cacharel's romantic floral Anaïs Anaïs.
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