Giorgio for Men

40 reseñas

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• priethcallas

  September 8, 2014

  

  First of all, this fragrance—which at first sniff may be associated by young people with a fragrance for an older woman—cannot be fully understood without Givenchy Gentleman from 1974, with which it shares 12 notes and the same style loaded with patchouli and florals. Said that, I can say it has a strong aldehydic opening with non-pungent citrus and a sweet sensation, presumably due to the fruity notes, which provoke a somewhat strange feeling at the beginning, as if I had put on body cream. But with this type of fragrance, it is convenient to let 30 minutes pass, and then that impression changes (in modern fragrances it also happens, as in Dior Homme, where the iris note is more pronounced at the start but later combines better with the woods). Then comes the explosion of the heart notes with patchouli, carnation, and rose. After 8 hours of application, I distinguished the sandalwood note. Of the dry down, I felt the honey clearly but not as strongly as, for example, in Teneré by Paco Rabanne (another fragrance of this style), or it gets confused or camouflaged somewhat by the amber and musk, with the cedar and oakmoss notes feeling better. Long finish. The reviewed fragrance is of recent production and may feel slightly more synthetic than the vintage version. As said in a book there, the original conception of this fragrance is a cross between Dolce Vita and Hollywood. It feels (and is) less discreet than Gentleman, shifting to the oriental side of the spectrum as a wilder version of Gentleman. A school-of-the-past fragrance with heavy sillage and clear longevity, superior to twelve hours in my experience. If you like Gentleman, Teneré, or Boss No. 1, you might enjoy this. Due to the patchouli and other oriental notes, I see it focused on cold climates for semi-formal activities and, by its dry down, for evening activities. Use with discretion.

• priethcallas

  September 22, 2014

  

  This fragrance, which at first glance may seem like one for an older woman, cannot be understood without referencing Givenchy Gentleman from 1974, with which it shares 12 notes and that style loaded with patchouli and florals. It has a strong aldehydic opening with non-pungent citrus and a sweet sensation from the fruity notes, which initially feels odd, as if you had put on body cream. But with this type of fragrance, one must let 30 minutes pass; then the impression changes (this happens in modern fragrances too, like in Dior Homme where the iris is strong at the start but later combines better with the woods). Follow the explosion of the heart notes with patchouli, carnation, and rose. After 8 hours, I distinguished the sandalwood. In the dry down, I felt the honey but not as strongly as in Teneré by Paco Rabanne; perhaps it camouflages with the amber and musk, highlighting the cedar and oakmoss better. Long finish. It is of recent production and may feel slightly more synthetic than the vintage version. As a book once said, it is a cross between Dolce Vita and Hollywood. It is less discreet than Gentleman, shifting to the oriental side as a more wild version. A school-of-the-past fragrance with heavy sillage and longevity superior to twelve hours. If you like Gentleman, Teneré, or Boss No. 1, you might enjoy this. Due to the patchouli and oriental notes, I see it for cold climates, semi-formal activities, and by its dry down, for evening wear. Use with discretion.

• alvaro gonzalez flores

  May 17, 2015

  

  I bought this in Santiago de Chile at an incredible price; I thought it no longer existed. It has all the style of the past, smelling like a classic men’s perfume: a strong aldehydic opening with bitter orange and bergamot adding freshness, followed by a floral touch like an old cologne, almost a feminine jasmine, but always with that intense bitter herbal base. Then comes the honey, tobacco, perhaps dry woods, and a dry finish very similar to the traditional Paco Rabanne, almost identical. The sillage is gigantic for the first 15-25 minutes, then it drops and feels weaker, but it lingers on clothes and close to the skin. It has elegance and distinction for an older gentleman; young people should abstain.

• Bofifa

  August 28, 2016

  

  Another masterpiece: a brutal explosion of herbal notes, patchouli, honey, and oakmoss that dominates the scene. Within an hour or two, it softens, becoming an aura fragrance like Azzaro, yet leaving a trail of pheromones that makes classy women over thirty sigh. Giorgio Beverly Hills conveys masculinity, confidence, and a world of powerful resources and elegance. One word: timeless class, untouched by trends. It is so brutal and beautiful that it is designed to leave a mark and define a style. A standing ovation. Note: 10/10

• Josesan

  August 11, 2017

  

  Strong aldehydic opening similar to Versace L’Homme. As it calms down, the lemon, orange, and cedar become noticeable, appearing in bursts that remind me of Terre de Hermès. Unlike what happens with Versace L’Homme, as Giorgio for Men develops, it becomes friendlier and more attractive. I start to notice the honey, sandalwood, patchouli, and the sweetness of tonka bean. The curious thing is that despite these aromatic oriental notes, Giorgio for Men has a certain chypre fougère air that confers a complexity and good taste hardly expected from a perfume with such an affordable price and the slight disdain it suffers. How many times have I come across affordable aromas that bring pleasure to my senses! For example: Tabu by Dana, Obsession by Calvin Klein, Bogart pour Homme, Agua Brava by Puig, or Passionate Man by Béjar. Of course, it is much safer to buy a expensive perfume (Dior, Chanel, Guerlain, Loewe, or any niche) in what is known as a blind buy, as it is unlikely we will find a detestable scent. But since we cannot always afford an Amouage, Creed, or Roja for economic reasons, it is very interesting to try hidden treasures or those with a reputation as a bargain to pleasantly surprise ourselves on occasion. In fact, I know many very expensive aromas thanks to the samples I get and buy (there are websites where you can buy samples of 1ml, 2ml, and even 7ml, such as from Ivoire, Balmain, or Armani Code Profumo). I have a wide selection of samples, both masculine and feminine, and thanks to them and the tests I do in perfumeries, I can access these luxury items. By the way, I like to review women’s aromas because I believe we are all capable of it, and if many men do not wear Poison by Dior or Chanel No. 5, it is due to the way our olfactory sense has been educated, the way we have been educated in general, and social restrictions. Women are luckier and they do wear Essenza di Loewe or Chanel Antaeus. Fortunately, in this generation, Le Male, One Million, Armani Code, Invictus, etc., are doing much to change that world of confinement in leather, tobacco, cedar, and cypress, wonderful aromatic notes, but we also have tuberose, carnation, rose, jasmine, and so many others that Arab men have enjoyed for centuries. SCENT: 8 SILLAGE: 8 LONGEVITY: 9 PERFORMANCE: 9

• Josesan

  August 11, 2017

  

  A strong aldehydic opening reminiscent of Versace L’Homme, but as it settles, bursts of lemon, orange, and cedar emerge, evoking Terre de Hermès. Unlike Versace Giorgio for Men, this becomes kinder and more attractive over time, revealing honey, sandalwood, patchouli, and the sweetness of tonka bean. Interestingly, despite these oriental notes, it retains a chypre fougère air, granting it an unusual complexity and good taste for such a low price and its reputation as a bargain. How often have I found affordable treasures that delight! Think Tabu Obsession, Bogart, Agua Brava, or Passionate Man. Of course, buying blind at high-end brands (Dior, Chanel, niches) is safer, but we can’t always afford it. Sampling these hidden gems is a fun gamble. I know luxury perfumes thanks to samples (1ml, 2ml, 7ml on sites like Ivoire, Balmain, or Armani Code Profumo). With my collection of samples and in-store tests, I access the best. By the way, I love reviewing women’s perfumes; we all have the capacity for it. If many men don’t wear Poison or Chanel No. 5, it’s due to education and social prejudice. Women are luckier and do wear Essenza di Loewe or Chanel Antaeus. Fortunately, with Le Male, One Million, Armani Code, Invictus, etc., we are breaking that box of leather, tobacco, and cedar. It’s also time to enjoy tuberose, carnation, rose, jasmine, and other notes that Arab men have used for centuries. Scent: 8 Sillage: 8 Longevity: 9 Performance: 9

• Espartaco

  January 19, 2018

  

  Giorgio for Men has one of the most disconcerting openings in perfumery. A slap of herbal aldehydes, truly unpleasant. I say aldehydes and I say herbs because it is listed on the sheet, but when I smell the blind start, I am incapable of detecting a single note; I can only think of a kind of thrust of extremely sharp laboratory vapours that makes me think of the fine transparent skin that covers celery and young asparagus, a vegetable fibre with a strange aluminous and volatile quality that does not get lost in the development of the fragrance. Already in the heart notes, other more classic nuances are incorporated, prevailing patchouli and honey with a woody base. However, that strange aluminous-vegetable perception persists in a second plane throughout the life of the perfume. It is always compared with Givenchy Gentleman due to the quantity of shared notes. For me, although at some point they may be confused, they have nothing to do with each other. I have used Gentleman since I was a teenager; it is my favourite fragrance, although lately I have been at odds with it, and no matter how many notes they share, they are two different perfumes. For me, Gentleman is the twin of the wonderful and longed-for La Nuit de Rabanne; they share that nature of animal, woody, earthy, narcotic, and humid opulence. They are two perfumes that speak with a voice from beyond the grave, a deep and cold voice. Giorgio is much sharper and warmer; it also differs in the middle phase with a slight sulphurous/floral and gaseous tone that reminds me much more of perfumes like Aramis 900. Be what it may, Giorgio Beverly Hills is a work of art with great personality, representing perfectly the exaggeration and ostentation of the American eighties along with brands like Fred Hayman (from the same owner) or Bijan. The preppy heraldry of the brand logo, the yellow and white stripes so representative of the fantasy of Beverly Hills, everything in this perfume speaks of Falcon Crest, Dynasty, fur coats, diamonds, convertibles, and exclusive golf clubs of the Reagan era. I remember that for a while it was discontinued, or so it was said in an article I read a couple of years ago in the magazine Fantastic Man, however, now it has good distribution and is found very cheaply. The bottle is a beauty. Excellent longevity and medium sillage. One day I wore it over-applying and lost count of the people who told me I smelled like dead dogs 🙂 PD. Edit to add that Giorgio for Men could belong to that lineage of aluminous or sulphurous herbal perfumes of such distinct styles as Terre de Hermès, the aforementioned Aramis 900, or even L’Eau d’Issey Bleue.

• Espartaco

  January 27, 2018

  

  Giorgio For Men has one of the most disconcerting openings. A slap of unpleasant herbal aldehydes. The fiche says herbs, but I feel sharp laboratory vapours, like celery skin and tender fennel, with an aluminous and volatile quality that persists in the background. In the heart, patchouli and honey enter with a woody base. It is always compared to Givenchy Gentleman; for me, although they may be confused at some point, they have nothing to do with each other. I have used Gentleman since adolescence; it is my favourite, although lately I have been at odds with it. They share notes, but they are different. Gentleman is the twin of La Nuit de Rabanne: woody animality, earthy, narcotic and wet, deep and cold voice. Giorgio is sharper and warmer, with a sulfurous/floral tone in the middle that reminds me of Aramis 900. Giorgio Beverly Hills is a work of art with great personality, representing the exaggeration and ostentation of the 80s Americans, along with Fred Hayman or Bijan. The preppy heraldry, the yellow and white stripes, everything speaks of Falcon Crest, diamonds and golf clubs of the Reagan era. I think it was discontinued, but now it has good distribution and is extremely cheap. The bottle is a beauty. Excellent longevity and medium trail. Once I overpowered it and people said it smelled of dead dogs. PS: It could belong to that breed of herbaceous, aluminous or sulfurous perfumes like Terre d’Hermès, Aramis 900 or L’Eau d’Issey Bleue.

• JacobChile

  March 3, 2018

  

  Spectacular fragrance. Chaotic and delicious opening of bitter oranges, cut herbs and powerful aldehydes. Then it calms down and a wonderful, fresh rose appears that blends with the aldehydes. The woods make a shy appearance and the orange softens. At two hours, sandalwood appears and the woody facet consolidates. I find a certain resemblance to a female perfume, but I do not know which one. I am sure that oakmoss is always present, sometimes subtle, sometimes potent. I am surprised that my bottle uses natural oakmoss; its quality is unsurpassed and very real. It was the only one left in the perfumerie, perhaps it is the vintage version, which I appreciate. Hours later, sandalwood remains close to the skin. Quality that demonstrates the difference with current synthetic sugary waters. Giorgio is affordable and of extraordinary quality. Very high longevity and heavy sillage. Special mention to the bottle: one of the most beautiful and elegant. Giorgio For Men, I want you with me for all my life.

• william aguirre

  May 30, 2018

  

  It is okay, but probably not my favourite olfactive line. It is well made, evolves, has fixation and trail; but the patchouli load is too much for me, just like with Davidoff Zino. The dry-down improves greatly. What I did was spray my shirt with Azzaro Léu after applying it on the skin; Bam!, the combination was delicious. For those comparing it to Gentleman, it is only slightly similar; Gentleman is more wearable for me. Scent 6, longevity 8, projection 8, price 10. I used it all day with Azzaro Leau and it was fantastic. Giorgio in the dry-down has that delicious herbal and aniseed touch; at 6 hours there are bursts that give the sensation of the day after rain, with flowers and herbs highlighted. Do not let the opening scare you; like marriage, give it time and you will enjoy it.

• Eugenio444

  February 9, 2019

  

  It was the second fragrance I used in my life, at 8 years old. It was not mine; it was my father’s, but they always made me leave that cologne before going to school. Some time later, I kept the half-empty bottle, and Giorgio became my daily school perfume. I did not know then if it was for grown-ups or not. I do not remember today’s nonsense about who should wear what. Whatever, I used it. It was strong, penetrating and warm, perfect for cold and rainy days. High projection and longevity. My only mistake was gifting what remained when I was a university student. Perhaps in my teenage rebellion I felt the scent was suffocating due to the tropical climate or because my taste changed and I wanted something softer. But now that I am an adult and have matured, I am reconsidering this fragrance.

• renebrevis

  March 16, 2019

  

  I bought a bottle without a batch code; it must be one of the earliest formulations. I have half of the 40 ml left. I applied it yesterday at 1 pm and today, almost at 2 pm, I can still smell it. Very soft, but there it is. It is a true perfume, with quality in raw materials, projection, longevity and good creative work. The patchouli and honey are always noticeable, even at the end with the musk. I do not know the new reformulations, but this one fascinates me; I only suffer because I have little left. I do not classify perfumes by age or climate; I believe they say a lot about who we are. I want to smell good always, and this gives me that security. I hope we return to enjoying fragrances with these standards and do not settle for light waters that last less than a teenage romance. I have nothing against current ones, but there should be more variety.

• wildkatzen

  April 13, 2019

  

  I like this perfume more every day. If you are looking for something that makes a difference and you love a classic aura but want to stand out, this is yours. Opening with oakmoss, soft honey, marked red rose and an elegant patchouli that blends with cedar. Although it seems old-fashioned, its opening is timeless; it does not smell like Invictus or One Million. It is for those seeking something different. Longevity 9, quality 9, design 9. Try Giorgio Beverly Hills Red, it is more classic with amber notes, but this yellow-box version is my favourite.

• javierglez

  June 6, 2020

  

  To me, it smells like an old lady’s hair lacquer. Nothing masculine. I was disappointed. I will give it to my mother or my grandmother.

• monsieurleather

  January 13, 2021

  

  First of all, let me say that if you have come to this perfume because they say it is similar to classic Givenchy Gentleman… nothing of the sort. They are no more alike than very slightly in the dry down. For the same reason, if the patchouli note scares you, take heart, as it is very soft here and appears in the dry down. And if aldehydes make you fear something like an Aramis, relax, because it is not like that. At least in my bottle, which is from 2019, I ignore what one of the 90s versions is like, but I don’t risk much, imagining it will be much more potent. Giorgio is classic in the sense of pre-war perfumery but is original and current. Mainly, in my perception of the opening, it smells like herbal brandy, from there it advances to a honeyed herbal and a classic barbershop cream, and finally settles placidly into an ambered, woody finish. Giorgio is a fragrance of Californian style; it likes to be in a good mood, asks for no permission, and simply dedicates itself to enjoying the sun and life. And the best of all is that all that does not cost more than 20 euros for 120ml! If you take into account its history, its scent, its performance, and quality, what it costs is almost a gift. And I won’t even tell you if you compare it with fragrances of economic prices, let alone a Zara or a Victorio & Luccino, for example. The bottle is of quality and beautiful, and the original preppy striped packaging that later copied or would have served as an idea to Tommy Hilfigher for his brand image. Ideal for initiating oneself into the vintage world and ideal for a blind buy due to its price. Au revoir!

• monsieurleather

  January 26, 2021

  

  If you are looking for something similar to the classic Givenchy Gentleman, forget that; they only resemble each other slightly in the dry-down. If patchouli scares you, here it is very soft and appears at the end. If aldehydes remind you of Aramis, relax, it is not like that. In my 2019 bottle, it is classic yet original and current. Opening with a wash of herbs, then herbal-honeyed and barbershop cream, finishing with an amber-woody base. Californian style, good-humoured, one who enjoys the sun. All of that for less than 20 euros for 120 ml. Almost a gift. Beautiful bottle and preppy striped packaging, an idea that Tommy Hilfiger later copied. Ideal for starting with vintage or buying blind.

• jerry drake

  February 7, 2021

  

  Giorgio is a mysterious garden full of vegetation and flowers that hypnotise. It is not easy to locate; it sits near forgotten places and dense woods where you could get lost. It is like watching a documentary on an 80s television set: all vintage, old school and dusty, with no digital trace. It transports you to sunny beaches, windy coasts, icy glaciers, temperate forests or Irish lawns. Olfactorily impressive, even the current version. Complex and spicy, it requires attitude. Very masculine and dominant, elegant in the opening thanks to citrus and floral aldehydes, and it softens later with a warm base of tonka, honey, moss and vanilla. Ideal for parties or to spark fantasies in your partner. Try it.

• Vaughan

  April 1, 2021

  

  Great perfume, a totally old-school, dusty, and strident aroma. Giorgio for Men reminds me slightly in some phases of Bijan Men, but Giorgio is much rougher. However, that does not stop it from being an excellent option, as the dry down is frankly exquisite with an eighties soapy touch that many perfumes of today would wish to have. As for its performance, it is excellent; it lasts more than 10 hours with important sillage for the first 3 or 4 hours. So, combined with the ridiculous price at which it is, it makes it a must-have.

• Vaughan

  April 22, 2021

  

  Top notes, pure old-school aroma: powdery and brash. Giorgio For Men recalls Bijan Men at some point, though it is much rougher. That said, the dry-down is exquisite, with that soapy eighties touch that many modern perfumes lack. Excellent performance, lasting over 10 hours with a strong trail in the first few hours. Combined with a ridiculous price, it is a must-have.

• Edudoff

  May 16, 2021

  

  If you like retro aromas, it is a mandatory buy. Brutal quality/price/performance, you put a Guerlain or Givenchy sticker and pay 50 euros without worry. Shouting opening of citrus and aldehydes, giving way to patchouli and honey, incorporating florals and woods. It is old school style Givenchy and Polo Green, but less animal and more floral. You have to educate the nose; my girl thought it smelled like an old lady the first time and after weeks she loved it. Longevity of 8 hours, very present in the first 2. For cold-moderate climates and day. Mature, very mature, denotes personality. If a teenager puts it on, it destroys it.

• Juantico

  June 17, 2021

  

  It is a well-made perfume, with an 80s aroma. It is very far from current ones, not a blind buy, the patchouli feels strong. It is a mature aroma that develops well on cold and rainy days. It is not for night nor elegant. It is masculine and of much character. However, it is very 80s and noticeable. The price is very good.

• Selene

  October 10, 2021

  

  Georgio of Beverly Hills, back to the eighties. Buying reformulated perfumes is a risk, especially if there is no way to try them and the only option is to go blind. Aromas that marked the course of perfumery when houses were at the peak of their splendour. They made formulas with care to give quality and durability. There was competition and quality over quantity. Also a reputation to maintain. Many of these classics went down with licences bought by corporations, where quality was affected and price accompanied the decline. Is it still worth it? Did they reformulate and ruin it? Or did they do an acceptable job keeping what was possible. My experiences with Wings for Men (which they destroyed) and classic Giorgio for Woman (comparing current with old, makes you want to cry) are not good. With Red for Woman they did something ‘mediocrely decent’ and with Wings for Woman the same. But here, it is a big risk, especially with central patchouli and oakmoss, notes that were altered by regulations and are not usually so pleasant. Reviews are diverse, seems polarising. Some comments caught my attention from people who enjoyed the new formula with the first one. There is light in the darkness and for that small light I gambled. Georgio of Beverly Hills with that mutant green juice is a beauty. It transforms from the opening to the dry down, the magic of well-made perfumes, nowadays most are linear. It has a sweet-sour opening (orange peel, fruits, bergamot), sparkling and invigorating due to the aldehydes. It is not heavy but it is strong, and it keeps sparkling its herbal facet. It settles on the skin feeling the earthy cinnamon, spicy touches of iris root, with a patchouli that tries to take precedence playing with its woody facet. It is not the current patchouli of Zino or Gentleman, Georgio with aldehydes and florals achieves something more relaxed, ‘cheerful’, not so serious but without losing personality. The interesting part is when the patchouli mixes with the oakmoss, very well articulated, the honey rises coquettishly with a carnationed rose. The amber, vanilla and benzoin rise, enveloping themselves with the cinnamon. Here: 30% woody patchouli, 40% oakmoss with honey/amber, 30% musky florals and spices. The nomenclature varies in the dry down where the amber-vanilla with tonka highlights. That musky-musky sensation never loses it. I do not know the first formula, but this version left me happy. The trail is not atomic but is acceptable. With fixation after 10 hours I still perceive it, very close to the skin. I love it.

• naso_en_ciernes

  December 27, 2022

  

  A fine, intense and aromatic perfume that combines its rich notes very well. Old-school type, but so well executed that today it is in a timeless category; the enthusiast will enjoy it and the fashion follower will disdain it as outdated. Notable opening that dries down and I notice the honey, oakmoss and even an ‘agreed tobacco’ that is not declared. Day use, not extreme heat, can be elegant but also informal. 118 ml bottle, classic design, made in USA, gift price. Adequate longevity and projects for a while, I think it hasn’t been touched much in reformulation (batch from 2017). The One Man Show of Bogart will appreciate this Giorgio for Men, and vice versa, just like Red pour Homme. Go for it, it still exists and to the joy of aroma freaks, especially for those who love the old school.

• naso_en_ciernes

  January 8, 2023

  

  It is a fine, intense, aromatic perfume that combines its rich notes very well. Of that old-school type, but it is such a well-executed scent that today it is in the timeless category; the aficionado of aromas will enjoy it, and the one who follows trends will disdain it the most, finding it outdated. Notable opening that dries down, and I notice the honey, oakmoss, and even a tarry tobacco that is not declared as a note. Daytime use, not in extreme heat; it can be elegant but also fits in informal settings. 118ml bottle with a classic design, made in USA, currently at a gift price. Adequate longevity and projects for a while; I believe it has not been touched much in reformulation (batch from ’17). The one who already enjoys Bogart’s One Man Show will appreciate this Giorgio for Men, and vice versa, as well as Red Pour Homme. Go for it; it still exists and to the joy of us aroma nuts, especially for those who still love the old school.

• Flor Domínguez

  August 8, 2023

  

  Giorgio Beverly Hills fragrances are classic 80s scents that evoke old-school nostalgia. Well-structured, not complicated. Easy to wear but unforgettable for those who have ever used them. That mossy citrus scent of a wandering gentleman, but at the same time modern and timeless. A scent of a man who does not need a heavy perfume to be remembered.

• NachoS

  August 13, 2023

  

  Giorgio for Men has long been one of my favourites. I have the Yankee version (batch 2009) and the current Spanish one. For obvious reasons, my preference is the USA one, although the Made in Spain is still good. It smells citrusy, bitter and earthy, with a floral touch, patchouli and a little bit of honey.

• molletmod.73

  December 21, 2023

  

  A memorable and ineffable fragrance from the 80s, American old-school, ‘Extraordinary Eau de Toilette’, between woody amber and classic green fougère. It has a base in the 1974 Givenchy Gentleman, but with its own personality, without plagiarism or silly inspiration. It is a mix of typical notes of the era: a citrus opening with a heap of aldehydes, followed by a patchouli kick that pulled backwards, giving it a bitter, dark, and dusty touch that didn’t lose it. Flowers, many flowers à la YSL Kouros, spices, honey for Aunt Paca, woods (sandalwood and cedar), oakmoss, benzoin resin, deer-attracting musk, and rough amber. It evokes radiant masculinity, à la Burt Reynolds or Julio Iglesias, a precursor to Bijan Men of 1987. Excellent performance, almost beast mode longevity (the paradigm of the anti-refurbished EDT) and a wide trail. Laughable price today. If you compare it with 80% of current perfumery, you are in trouble. For people under 50-60 years old it will be ultra old and heavy. They wouldn’t put it on even for 50 euros in the back of the shop. For mature clientele, nostalgics, or serious perfume lovers: a real stinker. If you like vintage aromas, go for it.

• José Antonio Ayuste

  February 18, 2024

  

  Possibly the best quality-to-price fragrance on the market. For just 10 euros, you have an authentic gem from the last few decades. If you like vintage and are a collector, you must have it. If you have personality, its use is almost mandatory: no one will smell like you and you will make people turn around thinking someone interesting is passing by. Totally timeless. Abstain if you are insecure or lovers of current trends. I agree with those who say it reminds me of Givenchy Gentleman; it would be its rebellious teenage sister. Nuclear projection and longevity for today’s watery standards. Day and night, valid for any season except extreme heat. Ragingly green and addictive. A fougère with capital letters.

• LEOLUCAS

  April 1, 2024

  

  It is hard to find perfume of this quality at this price. There are a few, but few. It opens citrusy, very sparkling and a little hysterical, yet polite, nothing coarse. It evolves strangely by mixing the roughness of the carnation with the sweetness of honey and vanilla, without losing the freshness of the citrus. It rests on comforting woods and has surprising projection. It is really good, has amazing longevity and is a fresh, ambered classic, a little gem.

• kkkccc

  May 24, 2024

  

  A blind buy hit: the first spray smells like classics such as Lapidus or Carolina Herrera, but soon mutates into a soapy rose with a hint of cinnamon. Then comes a leather-honey combo (although leather isn’t listed, I can smell it) with a floral cushion. The quality-to-price ratio is spectacular.

• Polydistortion

  July 20, 2024

  

  After focusing on Arabic perfumes, I take a pause and revisit the classics. I ordered this 80s classic, but I don’t know why it gives me the aroma of Grey Flannel, just a little more subtle. I compare the two like a hairdressing lotion with a pinch of cleaning product (said nicely).

• vicentevl

  November 2, 2024

  

  I bought it blind based on the accords listed here, and I believe it wasn’t a mistake, although I hesitated at first because I expected wood and not floral. But leaving it for a couple of days away from the sun, the sensation improved immensely. Although the opening is floral and idyllic, it’s not annoying and settles down to leave that oud touch that predominates and gives it character. It’s a powerful scent that can be felt from a distance. It is a classic without a doubt, lasting and projecting excessively well. Despite its age, the notes are not dated. The price is a bargain if you buy it online, totally versatile, although I wouldn’t wear it with such emphasis in extreme heat due to its tremendous projection.

• Comadrejal

  April 5, 2025

  

  I bought it blind, knowing that if it has been on the market for so long, there must be a reason. It smells 80s, when unisex didn’t exist and men’s perfumes smelled macho. It smells of masculinity with that animal touch of Kouros, PR, Antaeus… and so many others that now claim to smell old. To me, it smells macho.

• incognito

  April 16, 2025

  

  After reading several reviews and because I like classics, I bought it blind for $18. I agree with those who compare it to Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and Versace L’homme. The opening is citrusy but synthetic; the dry down is pure oakmoss, almost identical to the PRPH. It has something of the VLH, but the latter is much more aldehydic and soapy. Between the two, I stick with Versace for the potency of the aldehydes at the start and its luxury soap dry down.

• Cocofranel

  April 19, 2025

  

  I don’t know if I love it or hate it, if it smells like my grandmother or simply if it’s delicious. It projects like a beast and lasts hours. I don’t dare to wear it out, but I like putting it on occasionally at home. The dry down is a wonder.

• diegomagadan

  July 8, 2025

  

  Smells good. It’s a soapy and herbal perfume. I gifted it to my grandfather and I believe he appreciates it more than I do.

• Jorge Pizarro

  August 11, 2025

  

  Classic and alpha, for men with presence and confidence. A fragrance that moves far away from the current trend of sweet, partying, and vulgar scents.

• Hugo Alejandro

  October 24, 2025

  

  Greetings from the south-east of Mexico. I bought the Giorgio thinking it was identical to Hugo Boss Number One or Gentlechy, but definitely it isn’t, although they share some components. To me, the opening smells very much like Karl Lagerfeld Classic, with bitter orange and aldehydes. As it dries down, it changes significantly and I don’t like that makeup note accompanying the citrus which fades quickly; afterwards it remains floral, between rose, carnation, and a jasmine. The projection is good but lasts only a couple of hours. If you over-spray, you won’t tolerate it, but after five hours close to the skin it is pleasant and sweet, like honey. To me, it smells quite current; I could see a woman with a defined character wearing it, nothing like today’s lotions, yet it doesn’t smell old school either.

• Jairstar

  January 26, 2026

  

  A masterpiece! Simply wonderful. I wore it back in ’93 for school and had forgotten the scent, only remembering it was delicious. Upon repurchasing, it was an explosion of memories, an instant journey into the past. Vintage fragrances have a magic that brings sighs of times that will never return again. Magnificent. I recommend it to anyone who lived childhood in the 80s and youth in the 90s. Versatile and 100% recommended.

• Karl2007

  March 3, 2026

  

  Snagged this for around £13 and bought it out of nostalgia; it was my teenage scent. It projects strongly and leaves a trail if you over-spray. It brings back good memories, but it’s a fragrance from another era, quite distant from modern perfumery (though some say otherwise, I see no similarity to PR, Givenchy, CH, or Versace). With today’s Arabic scents and dupes, this only makes sense if you want to smell like the 80s or keep it as a memento.