Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisée by Givenchy

My all-time favorite: smells like someone who knows what they want and has their life together. When I have kids, I want this fragrance to be their memory of me.

Well… I love the EDP, it smells good, but as a whole it feels like ‘eh’. I’ll use it for the gym or running errands at Oxxo in autumn and winter while I look for someone to swap it with. I won’t buy it again.

This is the kind of fine, elegant, and classy perfume that makes people instinctively know it’s quality. Fresh and spicy opening, well-balanced with iris. It feels stable, smelling the same from start to finish. Gives a sensation of very refined wood powder. Honestly, it lasts me at least 6 hours; afterward it’s still present but with less intensity, with bursts when I walk. For day and night, casual or dressed up. No shorts or short-sleeve shirts.

I left it unused for a year and a half and tried it again two weeks ago; I liked it again. The notes are clear: fresh and spicy opening (not sharp) that dries quickly into a powdery woody cocoa with iris (nothing feminine). It gives a warm cardamom sensation, which is why it’s compared to D&G’s ONE EDP. The problem is the performance, but this year it feels a bit livelier. Projects for an hour and a half, then leaves a trail; they say it still smells good after 6+ hours. I can smell it on my skin even at 8 hours, on clothes from the day before. It’s not a beast; you need to carry a decant to reapply if you want impact, because it’s subtle, but it has a guaranteed spot in my wardrobe.

I liked it. It’s halfway between the Intense and the Privee. It’s aromatic, not too dark. Opens very bright, loaded with spices. Dries logically with an elegant iris and something a bit darker. I like it quite a bit like the other two in the line, but it’s weak on fixation and don’t even get me started on projection. Although, given the price, I’m not going to ask too much. It smells very good.

So woody! Smells like dry wood dust with a nearly imperceptible hint of dark chocolate. It’s exclusive for cold weather and nothing casual, but it’s the most basic of the Gentleman line and doesn’t say much. The performance is weak: almost no projection and lasts about 3 hours on skin, then becomes very faint for another two. It’s a shame because the first batch was spectacular; after the reformulation, the fragrance is dead.

Wow, what a shame about the performance. It’s good and beautiful, but between the normal and the Reserve Privée, this is the ugly duckling. I put it on at 7 am and it almost disappeared by 1 pm. The longevity is about 6 hours, but what kills it is the projection: at most two hours and then only sillage. You absolutely need a decant to reapply.

I just opened the October 2023 batch. Now the central ribbon no longer has a wood texture, but a glossy gray tone inserted into the glass like the Reserve Privée. The scent is the same as previous editions, but softer than the EDP and the Reserve Privée, which I appreciate for having a less potent and more versatile variety. It’s ambivalent: it works perfectly as a signature scent for autumn, winter, and spring, and in summer only for cool nights. Due to the dominance of woods, iris, and dark bitter cacao, I wouldn’t wear it on warm nights or scorching days. The geranium has a minty nuance at the start; behind the pepper and cilantro emerges a moderate pillar of minty herbs. After 5 minutes it transforms and reveals its treasure: iris and cacao followed by smoky woods. I fully agree with Javier Orgaz: his video describes Givenchy Gentleman Boisée exactly as it is. It dissipates slowly leaving a touch of vanilla patchouli. Projection: one hour. Longevity: about 5 hours without nose fatigue, 8 on skin, and 5 more on clothes. For my taste, it’s a commercial ‘Cinderella’ that keeps prices low and avoids hikes. Don’t buy blindly; better a 5ml decant to try it. In my case, to repeat indefinitely.

Super rich aroma that I’m sure everyone will love, but the problem is it lacks power. After minutes it’s already just skin scent and lasts about 4 or 5 hours, but that nice smell keeps fading away.

With this scent you know everyone will like it. It has the perfect balance to go out at night, on a date, or to dinner. On a romantic date you’re sure to win.

I have a collection of perfumes from all brands and years, testing them everywhere with all my senses at full capacity: this is the best quality scent I’ve ever smelled. It’s classy; don’t be afraid to wear jeans and a t-shirt, or use it in extreme heat (I wear it below 32 degrees); it gives you security and confidence. It’s not cloying like Rabanne; it’s a runway perfume. I find it super versatile. The ladies love it, they look at you with a certain discretion. One of the best I’ve tried.

To everyone coming to read this review, forget the comment below. Whoever says it smells bad must have olfactory fatigue… Summary: it smells delicious, it’s masculine, I’ve received compliments at different times after wearing it. If it lasts, if it projects. Use it in cool weather. Is it worth it? Yes, it’s a beast of a perfume.

It starts with a fresh spicy opening, pepper (and I guess the geranium provides the freshness). This sensation fades quickly to give way to the heart and base: very pleasant wood with floral touches and something sweet. It’s not a dry woody fragrance; it’s juicy and appetizing. The spicy note accompanies perhaps an hour. That hour is what I enjoy most, although afterwards it remains a great scent. Longevity is very good; I can smell it until 8 hours, with a trail that is not invasive. On me, I think it’s rather weak, but when you move, you leave a pleasant trail. I don’t think it’s very versatile; I would use it on autumn and winter afternoons for coffee, a meeting at home, or a quiet drink. I don’t think it’s for going out partying. I’d say it especially appeals to people over 30. It’s worth trying; you enjoy it a lot. Although given its characteristics, it results in being slightly expensive (I bought it).

What a delightful scent, pure elegance. Perfect for formal or semi-formal occasions; on my skin it lasts 4-5 hours, which is disappointing, but the scent itself is worth it.

Opening VERY similar to Prada L’Homme Intense; almost identical, but its dry-down is equal to Valentino Uomo Intense (I have both so I can attest to it…). A perfume with a lot of cocoa + iris smell.