Giorgio for Men

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• priethcallas

  September 14, 2014

  

  First, let me say that this fragrance—which at first sniff might remind young people of an older woman’s scent—wouldn’t make full sense without referencing Givenchy Gentleman from 1974, which shares 12 notes and the same patchouli-heavy, floral style. Having said that, it opens with a strong aldehydic burst featuring non-pungent citrus and a sweet sensation, likely due to the fruity notes, which creates a somewhat odd initial impression, almost like I’d applied body lotion. But with fragrances like this, it’s best to let it settle for about 30 minutes; the impression then shifts (this happens in modern scents too, like Dior Homme, where the iris note is more pronounced at first but blends better with the woods later). Next comes the explosion of the heart notes: patchouli, carnation, and rose. After eight hours of wear, I could clearly detect the sandalwood. In the dry-down, I sensed honey distinctly, though not as strongly as in Paco Rabanne’s Tenere (another fragrance in this style), or perhaps it gets somewhat lost or camouflaged by the amber and musk, making the cedar and oakmoss notes feel more prominent. The longevity is impressive. The reviewed fragrance is a recent production and might feel slightly more synthetic than the vintage version. As mentioned in a book I read, the original concept of this fragrance is a cross between Dolce Vita and Hollywood. It feels (and is) less restrained than Gentleman, shifting toward the oriental side of the spectrum as a wilder, more spirited version of Gentleman. It’s an old-school fragrance with a heavy sillage and clear longevity, lasting over 12 hours on me. If you like Gentleman, Tenere, or Boss N°1, you might enjoy this. Due to its patchouli and other oriental notes, I see it as geared toward cold climates for semi-formal activities, and given its dry-down, perfect for evening wear. Use it with discretion.

• priethcallas

  September 23, 2014

  

  At first glance this fragrance might seem like it’s for an older woman but it doesn’t make sense without comparing it to Givenchy Gentleman from 1974 which shares 12 notes and that style loaded with patchouli and florals. It has a strong aldehydic opening with non-pungent citrus and a sweet sensation from fruity notes that initially feels weird like you put on body cream. But with this type of fragrance you have to wait about 30 minutes; then the impression changes (this happens in modern fragrances too like in Dior Homme where iris is strong at first but later blends better with woods). Followed by an explosion of middle notes with patchouli carnation and rose. At 8 hours I already distinguished the sandalwood. In the dry-down I felt the honey but not as strong as in Paco Rabanne Tenere; perhaps it camouflages with amber and musk highlighting cedar and oakmoss better instead. Long finish. It’s a recent production and might feel a bit more synthetic than the vintage version. As a book once said it’s a cross between Dolce Vita and Hollywood. It’s less discreet than Gentleman leaning towards the oriental side as a more wild version. Old-school fragrance with heavy sillage and longevity over 12 hours. If you like Gentleman Tenere or Boss No. 1 you might enjoy it. Due to the patchouli and oriental notes I see it for cold climates semi-formal activities and thanks to its dry-down for night wear. Use with discretion.

• alvaro gonzalez flores

  May 14, 2015

  

  I bought this in Santiago Chile at an incredible price; I thought it was discontinued. It has all the old-school style smelling like a classic men’s perfume: strong aldehydic opening with bitter orange and bergamot adding freshness followed by a floral touch like an old cologne almost a feminine jasmine but always with that intense bitter herbal base. Then comes the honey tobacco maybe dry woods and a dry finish very similar to traditional Paco Rabanne almost identical. The sillage is gigantic for the first 15-25 minutes then it fades and feels weaker but it lingers on clothes and close to the skin. It has elegance and distinction for an older gentleman; young men should abstain.

• Bofifa

  August 31, 2016

  

  Another masterpiece: a brutal explosion of herbal notes patchouli honey and oakmoss that dominates the scene. After a couple of hours it softens into an aura-type fragrance like Azzaro leaving a trail of pheromones that makes classy women over thirty sigh. Giorgio Beverly Hills conveys masculinity confidence and a world of powerful resources and elegance. One word: timeless class detached from trends. It’s so brutal and beautiful that it’s designed to leave a mark and define a style. Standing ovation. Rating: 10/10

• Josesan

  August 25, 2017

  

  Strong aldehydic opening similar to Versace L’Homme but as it settles bursts of lemon orange and cedar emerge evoking Terre de Hermès. Unlike Versace Giorgio for Men this scent becomes kinder and more attractive over time revealing honey sandalwood patchouli and the sweetness of tonka bean. Curiously despite these oriental notes it retains a chypre fougère vibe that gives it an unexpected complexity and good taste for such a low price and its reputation as a bargain. How many times have I found affordable treasures that delight! Think Tabu Obsession Bogart Agua Brava or Passionate Man. Of course buying blindly from expensive brands (Dior Chanel niches) is safer but we can’t always afford it. Testing these hidden gems is a fun gamble. I know luxury perfumes thanks to samples (1ml 2ml 7ml on sites like Ivoire for Balmain or Armani Code Profumo). With my collection of samples and in-store tests I access the best. By the way I love reviewing women’s perfumes; we all have the capacity for it. If many men don’t wear Poison or Chanel No. 5 it’s due to education and social prejudice. Women are luckier and do wear Essence de Loewe or Chanel’s Antaeus. Fortunately with Le Male One Million Armani Code Invictus etc. we are breaking that box of leather tobacco and cedar. We also need to enjoy tuberose carnation rose jasmine and other notes men have been using for centuries. Scent: 8 Sillage: 8 Longevity: 9 Performance: 9

• Josesan

  August 27, 2017

  

  Strong aldehydic opening similar to Versace L’Homme. As it calms down the lemon orange and cedar start to show appearing in bursts that remind me of Terre de Hermès. Unlike what happens with Versace L’Homme as Giorgio for Men develops it becomes friendlier and more attractive. I start to notice the honey sandalwood patchouli and the sweetness of tonka bean. Curiously despite these aromatic oriental notes Giorgio for Men has a certain chypre fougère air that gives it a complexity and good taste nothing to expect from a perfume with such an affordable price and the slight disdain it suffers. How many times have I found affordable aromas that bring pleasure to my senses! For example: Tabu by Dana Obsession by Calvin Klein Bogart pour Homme by Puig or Passionate Man by Béjar. Of course it’s much safer to buy an expensive perfume (Dior Chanel Guerlain Loewe or any niche) in what is known as a blind buy since it’s hard to find a detestable scent. But since we can’t always afford an Amouage Creed or Roja for economic reasons it’s very interesting to try hidden treasures or those with a reputation as a bargain to pleasantly surprise ourselves sometimes. In fact I know many very expensive aromas thanks to the samples I get and buy (there are websites where you can buy samples of 1ml 2ml up to 7ml for example from Ivoire for Balmain or Armani Code Profumo). I have a wide selection of samples both masculine and feminine and thanks to them and the tests I do in perfumeries I can access those luxury items. By the way I like reviewing women’s aromas because I believe we are all capable of it and if many men don’t wear Poison by Dior or Chanel No. 5 it’s because of how our olfactory system has been educated how we have been educated in general and social restrictions. Women are luckier and they do wear Essence de Loewe or Chanel’s Antaeus. Fortunately in this generation Le Male One Million Armani Code Invictus etc. are doing a lot to change that world of being boxed in with leather tobacco cedar and cypress—wonderful aromatic notes—but we also have tuberose carnation rose jasmine and so many others that Arab men have been enjoying for centuries. SCENT: 8 SILLAGE: 8 LONGEVITY: 9 PERFORMANCE: 9

• Espartaco

  February 3, 2018

  

  Giorgio For Men has one of the most disorienting openings. An unpleasant herbal aldehyde slap. The description says herbs, but I feel sharp lab vapors, like celery skin and tender asparagus, with an aluminous and volatile quality that persists in the background. In the heart, patchouli and honey enter with a woody base. It’s always compared to Givenchy Gentleman; for me, although they might confuse at some point, they have nothing to do with each other. I’ve worn Gentleman since adolescence; it’s my favorite, though lately I’ve been at odds with it. They share notes, but they’re distinct. Gentleman is the twin of La Nuit de Rabanne: woody animalistic, earthy, narcotic, and damp, with a deep and cold voice. Giorgio is sharper and warmer, with a sulfurous/floral mid-tone that reminds me of Aramis 900. Giorgio Beverly Hills is a work of art with great personality, representing the exaggeration and ostentation of 80s American style, alongside Fred Hayman or Bijan. The preppy heraldry, yellow and white stripes, everything speaks of Falcon Crest, diamonds, and Reagan-era golf clubs. I think it was discontinued, but now it has good distribution and is incredibly cheap. The bottle is a beauty. Excellent longevity and medium trail. Once I overwore it, and people said it smelled like dead dogs. PS: It could belong to that lineage of herbaceous, aluminous, or sulfurous perfumes like Terre d’Hermès, Aramis 900, or L’Eau d’Issey Bleue.

• Espartaco

  February 8, 2018

  

  Giorgio for Men has one of the most disorienting openings in perfumery. A slap of herbal aldehydes that is genuinely unpleasant. I say aldehydes and herbs because it’s listed on the card, but blind, I can’t detect a single note; it feels like a stab of extremely sharp laboratory vapors. I imagine the thin, transparent skin covering celery and tender asparagus tips—a fibrous, vegetal quality with a strange, metallic, volatile edge that persists throughout the fragrance’s development. In the heart, more classic nuances emerge, dominated by patchouli and honey over a woody base, yet that strange, metallic-herbal perception lingers in the background for the entire life of the perfume. It’s often compared to Givenchy Gentleman due to shared notes. To me, even if they might confuse you at some point, they are nothing alike. I’ve worn Gentleman since I was a teen; it’s my favorite fragrance, though lately I’ve been fighting with it. Despite sharing many notes, they are two different perfumes. For me, Gentleman is the twin of the wonderful, longed-for La Nuit de Rabanne, sharing that animalic, woody, earthy, narcotic, and damp opulence. They are two perfumes speaking with a voice from beyond the grave—a deep, cold voice. Giorgio is much sharper and warmer, and differs in the mid-phase with a slight sulfurous/floral/gaseous tone that reminds me much more of Aramis 900. Whatever it is, Giorgio Beverly Hills is a work of art with great personality, perfectly representing the exaggeration and ostentation of 1980s American style alongside brands like Fred Hayman (same owner) or Bijan. The heraldic preppy logo, the iconic yellow and white stripes so representative of Beverly Hills fantasy—it all speaks of Falcon Crest, fur coats, diamonds, convertibles, and exclusive golf clubs of the Reagan era. I recall it was once delisted, or so an article I read a couple of years ago in Fantastic Man claimed, but now it’s widely available and incredibly cheap. The bottle is a beauty. Longevity is excellent, and the sillage is medium. Once I over-applied it and lost count of how many people told me I smelled like dead dogs 🙂 P.S. Edited to add that Giorgio for Men might belong to that lineage of metallic, sulfurous, or herbaceous perfumes with such distinct styles as Terre d’Hermès, the aforementioned Aramis 900, or even L’Eau d’Issey Bleue.

• JacobChile

  March 14, 2018

  

  Spectacular fragrance. Chaotic and delicious opening of bitter oranges, cut herbs, and powerful aldehydes. Then it calms down, and a wonderful, fresh rose appears, blending with the aldehydes. Woods make a timid appearance, and the orange softens. At two hours, sandalwood appears and consolidates the woody facet. I find a certain resemblance to a female perfume, but I don’t know which one. I’m sure oakmoss is always present, sometimes subtle, sometimes potent. I’m surprised my bottle uses natural oakmoss; its quality is unmatched and very real. It was the only one left in the perfumery, perhaps the vintage version, which I appreciate. Hours later, sandalwood lingers close to the skin. Quality that demonstrates the difference from current synthetic sugary waters. Giorgio is affordable and of extraordinary quality. Very high longevity and heavy sillage. Special mention to the bottle: one of the most beautiful and elegant. Giorgio For Men, I want to be with you forever.

• william aguirre

  June 6, 2018

  

  It’s good, but probably not my favorite olfactive line. It’s well-made, evolves, has fixation and trail; but the patchouli load is too much for me, just like with Davidoff Zino. The dry-down improves a lot. What I did was spray my shirt with Azzaro Léu after applying it on skin; Bam!, the combination was delicious. For those comparing it to Gentleman, it’s only slightly similar; Gentleman is more wearable for me. Scent 6, longevity 8, projection 8, price 10. I wore it all day with Azzaro Leau and it was fantastic. Giorgio in the dry-down has that delicious herbal and anise touch; at 6 hours, there are bursts that feel like the day after rain, with flowers and herbs highlighting. Don’t let the opening scare you; like marriage, give it time and you’ll enjoy it.

• Eugenio444

  February 9, 2019

  

  It was the second fragrance I ever used, at age 8. It wasn’t mine; it was my dad’s, but they always made me leave that cologne before going to school. Later, I kept the half-empty bottle, and Giorgio became my daily school perfume. I didn’t know then if it was for grown-ups or not. I don’t remember today’s nonsense about who should wear what. Whatever, I wore it. It was strong, penetrating, and warm, perfect for cold and rainy days. Great projection and longevity. My only mistake was gifting what was left when I was a college student. Maybe in my teenage rebellion, I felt the scent was overwhelming due to the tropical climate or because my taste changed and I wanted something softer. But now that I’m an adult and matured, I’m reconsidering this fragrance.

• renebrevis

  March 22, 2019

  

  I bought a bottle without a batch code; it must be one of the earliest formulations. I have half of the 40 ml left. I wore it yesterday at 1 PM, and today, almost 2 PM later, I can still smell it. Very soft, but it’s there. It’s a true perfume, with quality in raw materials, projection, longevity, and great creative work. The patchouli and honey are always noticeable, even at the end with the musk. I don’t know about the new reformulations, but this one fascinates me; I just suffer because I’m running low. I don’t classify perfumes by age or climate; I think they say a lot about who we are. I want to smell good always, and this gives me that security. I hope we return to enjoying fragrances with these standards and don’t settle for light waters that last less than a teenage romance. I have nothing against current scents, but there should be more variety.

• wildkatzen

  April 15, 2019

  

  I like this perfume more every day. If you’re looking for something that stands out and love a classic aura that still distinguishes you, this is yours. Opens with oakmoss, soft honey, a marked red rose, and an elegant patchouli that blends well with cedar. Although it seems old-fashioned, its opening is timeless; it doesn’t smell like Invictus or One Million. It’s for those seeking something different. Longevity 9, quality 9, design 9. Try Giorgio Beverly Hills Red, it’s more classic with amber notes, but this yellow-box version is my favorite.

• javierglez

  June 8, 2020

  

  It smells like an old lady’s hair lacquer to me. Nothing masculine. I was disappointed. I’ll gift it to my mom or grandma.

• monsieurleather

  January 29, 2021

  

  If you’re looking for something that smells like the classic Givenchy Gentleman, forget it; they only share a bit in the dry-down. If patchouli scares you, here it’s very soft and appears at the end. If aldehydes remind you of Aramis, relax, it’s not like that. In my 2019 bottle, it’s classic yet original and current. Opens with a herbal liqueur vibe, then moves to honeyed herbal and barbershop cream, finishing with a woody amber. Californian style, good-humored, and sun-loving. All of this for less than 20 euros for 120 ml. Almost a gift. Beautiful bottle and preppy striped packaging, an idea Tommy Hilfiger later copied. Ideal for dipping into vintage or blind buying.

• monsieurleather

  January 30, 2021

  

  First off, if you’re here because you’ve heard it smells like the classic Givenchy Gentleman, forget it—they’re barely similar, only slightly in the dry-down. For the same reason, if patchouli scares you, relax; it’s very subtle here and only appears in the dry-down. And if aldehydes make you think of something like Aramis, don’t worry, it’s not like that. At least in my 2019 bottle—I don’t know how the 90s versions compare, but I wouldn’t risk guessing they’re much more potent. Giorgio is classic in the sense of pre-modern perfumery, yet it’s original and current. To me, it opens with a smell like herbal brandy, then evolves into a sweetened herbal scent, followed by a classic barbershop cream, and finally settles calmly into an amber-woody finish. Giorgio is a California-style fragrance: he’s in a good mood, doesn’t ask for permission, and just enjoys the sun and life. Best of all, all that doesn’t cost more than 20 euros for 120ml! Considering its history, scent, performance, and quality, it’s almost a gift. And don’t even get me started comparing it to budget-friendly fragrances like Zara or Victorio&Lucchino. The bottle is high-quality and gorgeous, and the original striped packaging is so preppy that Tommy Hilfiger could have taken inspiration from it for his brand image. Perfect for dipping into the vintage world and ideal for a blind buy given the price. Au revoir!

• jerry drake

  January 30, 2021

  

  Giorgio is a mysterious garden filled with vegetation and hypnotic flowers. It’s not easy to pinpoint; it sits near forgotten places and dense forests where you could get lost. It’s like watching a documentary on an 80s TV set: all vintage, old school, and dusty, with no digital trace. It transports you to sunny beaches, windy coasts, icy glaciers, temperate forests, or Irish lawns. Olfactorily impressive, even the current version. Complex and spicy, it requires attitude. Very masculine and dominant, elegant in the opening thanks to citrus and floral aldehydes, then it softens with a warm base of tonka, honey, moss, and vanilla. Ideal for parties or to spark fantasies in your partner. Try it.

• Vaughan

  April 3, 2021

  

  Top notes are pure old-school aroma: powdery and brash. Giorgio For Men reminds me of Bijan Men at some point, though it’s much rougher. That said, the dry-down is exquisite, with that 80s soapy touch that many modern perfumes lack. Excellent performance, lasting over 10 hours with strong projection in the first few hours. Combined with the ridiculous price, it’s a must-have.

• Vaughan

  April 4, 2021

  

  A great fragrance, a truly old-school, powdery, and sharp scent. Giorgio For Men reminds me slightly of Bijan Men in some phases, though Giorgio is much rougher. That said, it remains an excellent choice because its dry-down is frankly exquisite, with a soapy, 80s vibe that many modern perfumes wish they had. Its performance is outstanding; it lasts over 10 hours with a strong sillage for the first 3 or 4 hours. Combined with its ridiculously low price, it’s an absolute must-have.

• Edudoff

  May 20, 2021

  

  If you like retro scents, this is a must-buy. The quality/price/performance is brutal; slap a Guerlain or Givenchy sticker on it and pay 50€ with a clear conscience. It opens with a loud citrus and aldehyde blast, giving way to patchouli and honey, incorporating florals and woods. It’s old school, style Givenchy and Polo Green, but less animalic and more floral. You need to train your nose; my girlfriend thought it smelled like an old lady the first time, but after a few weeks, she loved it. Lasts 8 hours, very prominent for the first 2. Best for cool-temperate climates and daytime. Mature, very mature, it denotes personality. If a teenager wears it, they’ll get destroyed.

• Juantico

  June 14, 2021

  

  It’s a well-crafted perfume with an eighties vibe. It’s far removed from current trends; it’s not a blind buy, and the patchouli hits hard. It’s a mature scent that performs well on cold, rainy days. It’s not for night or formal occasions. It’s masculine and full of character. However, it’s very eighties and noticeable. The price is great.

• Selene

  October 27, 2021

  

  The Beverly Hills Georgito is back to the eighties. Buying reformulated perfumes is a risk, especially if you can’t test them and have to buy blind. These are the scents that shaped perfumery when houses were at their peak. They crafted formulas with care for quality and longevity. There was competition, and quality mattered more than quantity. There was also a reputation to maintain. Many of these classics took a hit when corporations bought licenses, where quality suffered and prices declined. Is it still worth it? Did they reformulate and ruin it, or did they do an acceptable job keeping what they could? My experiences with Wings for Men (which they destroyed) and the classic Giorgio for Women (comparing current to old makes me want to cry) aren’t good. They did something ‘mediocrely decent’ with Red for Women and the same with Wings for Women. But here, it’s a big gamble, especially with central patchouli and oakmoss, notes altered by regulations that aren’t always pleasant. Reviews are mixed; it seems polarizing. Some comments caught my eye from people who enjoyed the new formula after loving the original. There’s a glimmer of hope, and I took the chance. The Beverly Georgito with that mutant green juice is a beauty. It transforms from the opening to the dry-down; the magic of well-made perfumes, whereas most today are linear. It opens with a sweet-and-sour burst (orange peel, fruits, bergamot), sparkling and energizing thanks to the aldehydes. It’s not heavy but strong, gradually revealing its herbal facet. It settles on the skin with the earthiness of cinnamon, spicy touches of iris root, and a patchouli that tries to take center stage, playing with its woody facet. It’s not the modern patchouli of Zino or Gentleman; Georgito with aldehydes and florals achieves something more relaxed, ‘cheerful,’ not too serious but without losing personality. The interesting part is when the patchouli mixes with the moss, very well articulated, as honey rises, flirting with a clove-like rose. Amber, vanilla, and benzoin ascend, wrapping around the cinnamon. Here: 30% woody patchouli, 40% moss with honey/amber, 30% musky florals and spices. The nomenclature shifts in the dry-down where the amber-vanilla with tonka highlights stand out. That musky-musky sensation never leaves. I don’t know the original formula, but this version left me happy. The trail isn’t atomic but acceptable. I still detect it after 10 hours, very close to the skin. I love it.

• naso_en_ciernes

  January 1, 2023

  

  It’s a fine, intense, aromatic fragrance that blends its rich notes beautifully. It’s old-school, yet so well-crafted it feels timeless today. Perfume enthusiasts will love it, while trend-followers might dismiss it as outdated. The projection is noticeable; it dries down to reveal honey, oakmoss, and an unlisted tobacco accord. Great for daytime wear in non-extreme heat—elegant yet casual. The 118ml bottle has a classic design, made in the USA, and is currently a steal. Longevity is adequate, and it projects for a while; I suspect it hasn’t been reformulated (I have a ’17 batch). If you enjoy Bogart’s One Man Show, you’ll appreciate this Giorgio for Men, and vice versa, just like with Red Pour Homme. Go get it while it’s still available—it’s a joy for us aroma nerds, especially those who still love the old school.

• naso_en_ciernes

  January 2, 2023

  

  It’s a refined, intense, and aromatic perfume that blends its rich notes beautifully. It’s old-school style, but so well-executed that it feels timeless today; enthusiasts will love it, while trend-followers might dismiss it as outdated. The projection is notable, drying down to reveal honey, oakmoss, and even an unlisted ‘aged tobacco’ nuance. Best used during the day, not in extreme heat; it can be elegant yet informal. The 118ml bottle has a classic design, made in the USA, and is a steal at the price. Longevity is adequate with a decent sillage; I believe it hasn’t been heavily reformulated (batch from ’17). If you enjoy Bogart’s One Man Show, you’ll appreciate this Giorgio for Men, just as much as the Red pour Homme. Go get it—it still exists, and for the delight of scent lovers, especially those who adore old school.

• NachoS

  August 24, 2023

  

  Giorgio for Men has been one of my favorites for a while now. I own the Yankee version from 2009 and the current Spanish release. For obvious reasons, I prefer the US version, though the Made in Spain is still good. It smells citrusy, bitter, and earthy with a floral touch, patchouli, and a hint of honey.

• Flor Domínguez

  August 28, 2023

  

  Giorgio Beverly Hills fragrances are classic 80s scents that evoke old-school nostalgia. Well-structured and not complicated. Easy to wear but unforgettable for anyone who has ever worn them. That mossy citrus scent of a wandering gentleman, yet still current and timeless. A man’s scent that doesn’t need heavy perfumes to be remembered.

• molletmod.73

  December 24, 2023

  

  A memorable and indescribable 80s fragrance, American old-school, ‘Extraordinary Eau de Toilette,’ blending woody amber with a classic green fougère. It has roots in the 1974 Givenchy Gentleman but stands on its own without being a cheap copy or a lazy inspiration. It’s a mix of typical era notes: a citrus opening with a heavy hit of aldehydes, followed by a patchouli blast that pulls you back, giving it a bitter, dark, and powdery vibe that never fades. Flowers, lots of flowers à la YSL Kouros, spices, honey, woods (sandalwood and cedar), oakmoss, benzoin resin, deer-attracting musk, and a rough amber. It evokes radiant masculinity, à la Burt Reynolds or Julio Iglesias, a precursor to Bijan Men from 1987. Excellent performance, almost beast-mode longevity (the gold standard for pre-reformulated EDTs) with a wide trail. Ridiculously cheap today. If you compare it to 80% of today’s perfumery, you’re wasting money. For anyone under 50-60, it will feel ultra-old and heavy; they wouldn’t even wear it for 50 euros. For mature clientele, nostalgia seekers, or serious perfume lovers: an absolute bomb. If you love vintage aromas, go for it.

• José Antonio Ayuste

  February 10, 2024

  

  Probably the best value-for-money fragrance on the market. For just 10 euros, you get an absolute gem from the last few decades. If you love vintage scents and are a collector, you must own this. If you have personality, wearing it is almost mandatory: no one will smell like you, and people will turn around thinking something interesting is passing by. Totally timeless. Those who are insecure or obsessed with current trends should stay away. I agree with those who say it reminds them of Givenchy Gentleman; it’s like its wild, rebellious teenage sister. Nuclear projection and longevity compared to today’s weak standards. Day or night, suitable for any season except extreme heat. Fiercely green and addictive. A fougère with a capital F.

• LEOLUCAS

  April 7, 2024

  

  Hard to find a perfume of this quality at this price. There are a few, but not many. It opens citrusy, very sparkling and a bit hysterical, yet refined and nothing too harsh. It evolves in a strange way, blending the roughness of carnation with the sweetness of honey and vanilla, without losing the freshness of the citrus. It’s supported by comforting woods and has surprising projection. It’s really good, with amazing longevity, a fresh and amber classic, an absolute gem.

• kkkccc

  June 9, 2024

  

  Blind buy success: the first spray smells like classics such as Lapidus or Carolina Herrera, but it quickly mutates into a soapy rose with a hint of cinnamon. Then comes a leather-honey combo (even though leather isn’t listed, I can definitely smell it) with a floral cushion. The quality-to-price ratio is spectacular.

• Polydistortion

  July 24, 2024

  

  After focusing on Arabic perfumes, I’m taking a pause to revisit the classics. I ordered this 80s classic, but I don’t know why it gives me the aroma of Grey Flannel, just a bit more subtle. I compare the two like a hair salon lotion with a pinch of cleaning product (said nicely).

• vicentevl

  October 24, 2024

  

  I bought it blind based on the notes listed here, and I don’t think it was a mistake, although I hesitated at first because I expected wood and not floral. But keeping it away from the sun for a couple of days, the sensation improved immensely. Although the opening is floral and idyllic, it’s not annoying and settles down to leave that oud touch that predominates and gives it character. It’s a powerful scent that can be felt from afar. It’s a classic without a doubt, lasts and projects excessively well. Despite its age, the notes aren’t outdated. The price is a steal if you buy it online, totally versatile, although I wouldn’t use it with too much emphasis in extreme heat due to its huge projection.

• Comadrejal

  April 6, 2025

  

  I bought it blind, knowing that if it’s been on the market this long, there must be a reason. It smells 80s, when unisex didn’t exist and men’s perfumes smelled macho. It smells like masculinity with that animal touch of Kouros, PR, Antaeus… and so many others that now are said to smell old. To me, it smells macho.

• Cocofranel

  April 19, 2025

  

  I don’t know if I love it or hate it, if it smells like grandma to me or simply if it’s delicious. It projects like a beast and lasts hours. I don’t dare wear it out, but I like putting it on sometimes at home. The dry down is a marvel.

• incognito

  April 24, 2025

  

  After reading several reviews and because I like classics, I bought it blind for $18. I agree with those who compare it to Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and Versace L’homme. The opening is citrusy but synthetic; the dry down is pure oakmoss, almost identical to PRPH. It has something of VLH, but the latter is much more aldehydic and soapy. Between the two, I stick with Versace for the potency of the aldehydes at the start and its luxury soap dry down.

• diegomagadan

  July 2, 2025

  

  Smells good. It’s a soapy, herbal perfume. I gifted it to my grandfather and I think he appreciates it more than I do.

• Jorge Pizarro

  August 1, 2025

  

  Classic and alpha, for men with presence and confidence. A fragrance that moves far away from today’s trendy sweet, party, and vulgar styles.

• Hugo Alejandro

  October 21, 2025

  

  Greetings from Southeast Mexico. I bought the Giorgio thinking it was the same as Hugo Boss Number One or Gentlechy, but definitely it isn’t, even though they share components. To me, the opening smells a lot like Karl Lagerfeld Classic, with bitter orange and aldehydes. As it dries down, it changes significantly; I don’t like that makeup note that accompanies the citrus and fades quickly, leaving behind a floral trail between rose, carnation, and jasmine. Projection is good but lasts about two hours. If you over-spray, you won’t tolerate it, but at five hours close to the skin, it’s pleasant and sweet, like honey. To me, it smells quite current; I could use it, it’s for a woman with a defined character, nothing like current lotions, but it also doesn’t smell old-school.

• Jairstar

  January 25, 2026

  

  Masterpiece! A wonder. I wore it in ’93 for school, had forgotten the scent, only remembering it was delicious. Buying it again was an explosion of memories, an instant trip back to the past. Vintage fragrances have magic that brings sighs of times that will never return. Magnificent. I recommend it to anyone who lived childhood in the 80s and youth in the 90s. Versatile and 100% recommended.

• Karl2007

  March 5, 2026

  

  Snagged it for about €13 and bought it out of nostalgia—it was my teenage scent. It’s strong and leaves a trail if you over-spray. Brings back good memories, but it’s a fragrance from another era, far removed from today’s perfumery (even though some say otherwise, I don’t see any resemblance to PR, Givenchy, CH, or Versace). With modern Arabic scents and dupes, this only makes sense if you want to smell like the 80s or keep it as a memento.