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Gentleman notes — Givenchy

Pepper and lavender open into powdery iris and resinous balsam of Peru, with patchouli and vanilla keeping the base warm.

House
Givenchy
Concentration
Eau de parfum
Scento family
Powder Veil

Notes

Notes as published by Givenchy, checked 27 October 2026.

Scento family

Powder Veil. Iris, violet, heliotrope, mimosa and aldehydes give a soft, cosmetic, powdery veil over the skin.

Secondary: Amber & Resin. Glowing amber accords, labdanum, benzoin, incense and myrrh: warm, golden, enveloping.

Scento reads it as a autumn, winter and spring scent for day and evening wear.

About Givenchy

French couture house with elegant florals and fresh modern woods.

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Questions

What does Gentleman smell like?

Pepper and lavender open into powdery iris and resinous balsam of Peru, with patchouli and vanilla keeping the base warm. Its character reads warm, powdery, resinous and herbal.

What are the notes of Gentleman?

The top notes of Gentleman by Givenchy are pepper and lavender. The heart opens to iris and balsam of peru, and the base rests on patchouli and vanilla. Notes as published by Givenchy.

What family is Gentleman?

Scento places Gentleman in the Powder Veil family. Iris, violet, heliotrope, mimosa and aldehydes give a soft, cosmetic, powdery veil over the skin. Its secondary family is Amber & Resin: glowing amber accords, labdanum, benzoin, incense and myrrh: warm, golden, enveloping.

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