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    Oriental Zinc vs. Gentlemen Only Absolute

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    Oriental Zinc peaks in fall, while Gentlemen Only Absolute belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oriental Zinc vs. Gentlemen Only Absolute
    Oriental ZincGentlemen Only Absolute
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20162016
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-SereniJean Jacques
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oriental Zinc

    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Cinnamon
    Woody
    Lavender
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Soft Spicy

    Gentlemen Only Absolute

    Warm Spicy
    Cinnamon
    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LavenderFig LeafBergamot
    Bergamot
    Heart
    Pink PepperCardamom
    CinnamonNutmegSaffron
    Base
    CinnamonTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
    VanillaSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oriental Zinc vs. Gentlemen Only Absolute
    Oriental ZincGentlemen Only Absolute
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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