Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Roasting chestnuts and whiskey by an iris on the mantelpiece.

Main accordswoody, iris, whiskey, powdery, amber

Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée by Givenchy, bottle pictured with its key notes: Bergamot, Iris and Chestnut
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonWinterAutumn

Time of dayNight out

Best forWork

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 59%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 66%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 50%Winter

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 57%Night out

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Longevity, 5,193 votes

  • Very weak1%41 votes
  • Weak2%85 votes
  • Moderate32%1,669 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)59%3,053 votes
  • Eternal7%345 votes

Sillage, 5,192 votes

  • Intimate8%397 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)66%3,431 votes
  • Strong24%1,232 votes
  • Enormous3%132 votes

Season, 5,193 votes

  • Spring7%388 votes
  • Summer1%74 votes
  • Autumn41%2,120 votes
  • Winter (Most voted)50%2,611 votes

Time of day, 5,193 votes

  • Daytime9%491 votes
  • Office2%95 votes
  • Evening32%1,662 votes
  • Night out (Most voted)57%2,945 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €7.29Was €11.90SAVE 39%
    • Per ml: €2.43/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear
10 ml decant of Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée by Givenchy next to the original bottle

Your 10 ml decant, next to the original bottle

Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle.

Key notes
Decant sizes

We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.

Choose 10ml

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

Powdery iris leads, with roasted chestnut giving it a warm, slightly sweet edge. It dries to a boozy, woody base with amber, and some wearers say the whiskey itself is hard to pick out.

How it wears

The perfume community reports long-lasting wear with moderate projection, so it stays with you without filling the room, and a few feel it could be stronger.

When to wear it

Wearers wear it on winter and autumn nights and evenings, from nights out to special events.

Who it suits

Suits men who like a smooth, dressy, slightly sweet scent with a boozy edge, and some women wear it too. Anyone wanting a big, loud trail may find it too quiet.

Similar perfumes at 10ML

Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée comes as 3ml for €7.29 (€2.43/ml), 10ml for €21.06 (€2.11/ml) and 30ml for €51.30 (€1.71/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée smell like?

Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée opens with Bergamot. The heart brings Chestnut and Iris. It dries down to Amber, Whiskey and Woodsy Notes. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as woody, iris, whiskey, powdery and amber.

Is Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (59% of votes), and 65% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (66% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn and winter; summer takes only 1% of season votes.

Is Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée good for winter?

Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote winter its best season, with 50% of season votes.

Is Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 89% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 11% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 2% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée?

Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée is made by Givenchy. It was launched in 2022. The concentration is Eau de Parfum.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée?

A 10ml decant of Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Givenchy perfumes can I try?

Besides Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée, 10ML has Ange ou Demon, L'Interdit Eau de Parfum and L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge from Givenchy, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée decant is filled by hand from an original Givenchy bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée sweet?

Somewhat. It has a boozy, slightly chocolatey sweetness, but powdery iris and woody notes keep it dressy rather than sugary.

Is Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée good for a date night?

Yes. Wearers recommend it for nights out and special events, and its warm, boozy base fits evenings best.

Where can I buy Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée as a decant?

At 10ML: Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €21.06 (€2.11/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.