Gentleman Cologne
GivenchyCologne2019
Side by side
Gentleman Cologne vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
Is Gentleman Cologne better than Yves Saint Laurent Y?
Yves Saint Laurent Y wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotMuskLemonVetiver
citrusaromaticwoodymuskyfresh spicyambergreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Gentleman Cologne and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Gentleman Cologne | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Gentleman Cologne and Yves Saint Laurent Y smell?
Gentleman Cologne
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Iris
Musky
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Yves Saint Laurent Y
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Amber
Aldehydic
Fruity
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Gentleman Cologne and Yves Saint Laurent Y share?
Top
BergamotLemonPetitgrain
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
Heart
RosemaryIrisVetiver
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Base
MuskAmbroxan
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotLemonPetitgrain
BergamotLemon
Green Notes
Vetiver
Violet LeafVetiver
Herbaceous Notes
Rosemary
SageMint
Floral Notes
Iris
Geranium
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Gentleman Cologne and Yves Saint Laurent Y work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Gentleman Cologne or Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Gentleman Cologne | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Gentleman Cologne and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
Here's the thing about colognes in this style: they can be forgettable. Gentleman Cologne isn't. The iris heart gives it a character that elevates it beyond basic fresh-citrus territory.Gentleman Cologne
The confidence you'd wear if you weren't trying to prove anything. Bright opening, then something earned. The people who get it already know themselves.Yves Saint Laurent Y
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