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    Gentleman (1974) vs. Patchouli Absolu

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    Patchouli Absolu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Gentleman (1974) vs. Patchouli Absolu
    Gentleman (1974)Patchouli Absolu
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched19742014
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerPaul LégerRichard Herpin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Gentleman (1974)

    Woody
    Animalic
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Musky
    Warm Spicy
    Honey
    Powdery

    Patchouli Absolu

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy
    Mossy
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    HoneyRoseCinnamonTarragonBergamotLemon
    MossBay LeafRosemary
    Heart
    CedarwoodOrris RootJasmine
    PatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodGuaiac WoodViolet Wood
    Base
    PatchouliLeatherCivetOakmossVetiverMuskAmberVanilla
    AmberLeatherMuskTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Gentleman (1974) vs. Patchouli Absolu
    Gentleman (1974)Patchouli Absolu
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Civet and honey. Oakmoss and leather. Not for those who want their fragrance to whisper. Gentleman (1974) makes its presence known with conviction, the kind of scent that announces you've arrived.Gentleman (1974)
    Patchouli Absolu delivers exactly what the name promises: patchouli that dominates without apology, surrounded by woody warmth and a clean, aromatic opening that keeps things interesting.Patchouli Absolu