Gentlemen Only Absolute
GivenchyEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Gentlemen Only Absolute vs. Oriental Zinc
Gentlemen Only Absolute peaks in winter, while Oriental Zinc belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Gentlemen Only Absolute | Oriental Zinc | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2016 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean Jacques | Karine Dubreuil-Sereni |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Gentlemen Only Absolute
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Powdery
Woody
Citrus
Oriental Zinc
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Woody
Lavender
Sweet
Vanilla
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bergamot
LavenderFig LeafBergamot
Heart
CinnamonNutmegSaffron
Pink PepperCardamom
Base
VanillaSandalwood
CinnamonTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Gentlemen Only Absolute | Oriental Zinc | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some people find the opening challenging. But if you stay, trust us, stay, the cinnamon carries it home and the drydown makes you question every other fragrance you own.Gentlemen Only Absolute
Opens with a lavender freshness that signals clean, then fig leaf keeps it grounded, not soapy, not sharp. The spice twist is where it earns attention. This isn't another winter warmer.Oriental Zinc