Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée

Very interesting fragrance, not at all what I thought it was going to be. Despite being far from what I thought I love it. Its got a light boozyness and woodyness from the chestnut, the combo gives it this chocolaty scent that's absolutely beautiful, and the iris ties everything together very well. One very strange benefit of this cologne is the notes make you think it will be a potent winter scent, honestly, its fairly fresh considering the notes, you could easily get away with this in the fall and even a cooler summer night. Its surprisingly versatile, has ended up being one of my favoutites in my collection

I own all the big designer iris fragrances because I'm obsessed with the note of Iris and I love them all. This is my favourite though. Absolute perfection 😍

This is the best givenchy ever

i catch the iris and woodsy notes more than the other a bit too mature for my taste but works best in special occasions with about 9 hours on skin and beast mode performance overall i recommend this if you are seeking for more mature fragrances 8.5/10

Güzel bir koku ama AŞIRI derecede abartılıyor. Muhtemelen Sephora'ya gidip "hava soğukken kullanacağım, pek yaygın olmayan, ofiste de sıkabileceğim bir koku arıyorum" dediğinizde satış görevlisi size üç numaralı bakışını atıp ufak bir sırıtışla "jivanşi edp rezerv privi önerebilirim" diyecektir. Üzgünüm ama bu bilinmeyen bir parfüm değil, sadece siz bilmiyordunuz. Viski notası aşırı sönük, yok denebilir. Koku benim tenimde açılışta bergamot kokmadı, aksine doğrudan ağır şekilde iris ve kestane kokusu ile başladı. İrisin ve kestanenin başarılı şekilde harmanlandığını söyleyebilecek olsam bile... Bana hitap etmedi. Kuruduktan sonra odunsu-amberli bir kokuya dönüyor.. ve bu kadar. Güzeldi, arada sıkılır ama asla imza parfümüm yapmam.

I sampled this at the mall last year early in my fragrance journey and was immediately put off by that whiskey note at the opening. For someone that doesn't drink I do enjoy boozy scents but this one felt way too harsh. However, I revisited it last week and I have done a complete 180 on this one after letting it dry down. That boozy-iris combo is incredible - the other notes complement the main notes so well (especially the chestnut and woods) One of the best designer fall scents considering the price you can get this for on discounters. Elite value.

perfection in a bottle fell in love with it the moment i smelt it. boozy sweet dior homme dna but in my opinion this scent makes dior homme an air freshener

Esto huele a hombre con dinero entrando al bar y bien vestido de negro, exquisito.

I went into this fully expecting to love it. I genuinely enjoy the smell of whiskey, and on paper the idea of combining whiskey with iris sounded incredible. Unfortunately, it just didn’t come together for my nose. The whiskey accord emphasized the grainy, corn-like aspect much more than the rich, aged barrel character I was hoping for, and it didn’t complement the iris at all. Rather than feeling smooth and cohesive, the two notes seemed to fight each other. The drydown improved, but I never got the luxurious, addictive blend I expected. Dior Homme Intense still has the far more compelling iris, and Stronger With You Absolutely captures the boozy warmth in a way that feels much more natural to me.

Nose Note #1098 I absolutely loved EDP Boisee and wanted to see any similar ones from Givenchy. This is substantially different. And it's very different from Dior Homme Intense too. To my nose the whisky note is standing out a lot, and there's something complimentary to the strong iris note like cocoa or "sort of" a chestnut note (not like in Armani Stronger with You). This is pretty dark and plenty thick. The iris is not as lipsticky as in DHI and other similar fragrances. If DHI is to some almost unisex - this here is confidently masculine. Performance is very satisfying. It's not obnoxious, just strong. As many iris scents are, this smells very elegant and upclass. Price is not bad too! But I still like EDP Boisee better! 8/10

This is the one. Over the last several months I've spent several trips to the mall or any store with fragrances slowly working my way not only through the all of the major/newest/popular Givenchy releases, but through all the things DHI adjacent. After recently testing Boisee and Gentleman EDP and being a bit disappointed in the iris not coming off more (both are still fantastic fragrances), I finally found what I want to be my signature formal scent. Keep in mind that across my 80+ bottle collection, I have yet to really designate a fragrance as a signature anything for any context until I tried this. The line's name really encapsulates the DNA's vibe more so than any other designer line name I can think of. This is truly a gentleman's scent: dark, yet clean, spicy, yet gentle, boozy, yet refined. What's hilarious is that it also smells exactly how the bottle looks. I'm mid 20s and tend to gravitate towards more youthful and unisex stuff rather than the hypermasculine mature scents, especially as someone in a warmer climate, but this is a rare example of a thoroughly manly scent that I wanted a bottle of almost immediately. Every note feels gorgeous, its extremely well blended, but if you want to sit there and try to find the notes, you can. They all play together so nicely to form an aroma that can be described as nothing if not high quality. There's not too many notes or a crazy amount of things going on with this fragrance, but it still has an incredible amount of depth and richness. The whiskey and chestnut feel like the heart and soul of the fragrance, giving it a lovely subtle booziness and nuttiness that makes this fragrance stand apart from the rest of the line, as well as the similar Dior releases or Valentino Uomo. Performance is no slouch either, it has incredible longevity, 8 hours later and I still have a very present, borderline skin scent that could easily be picked up on by good noses. (post workout btw). The projection feels like the perfect strength too, if somebody is within your personal space, the magnetic amber is gonna grab their attention before iris and the rest of the gang hits that person with a signature air of distinction. This has a wonderful sillage, rich enough to feel enigmatic, but when paired with the respectful projection, you never feel as if you're wearing a fragrance that demands attention. Absolute gem for date nights and formal occasions, shit I would wear this to the club in an overdressed fit just to stand out in a more unique way than an Eros or Sauvage overspray. The best part is that you can find this at absolutely fantastic prices at discounters, much better prices than you would pay for another house's fragrance that's similar to this. This is so nice I think I would be willing to pay the $120 retail I believe this is. 10/10 would recommend, wouldn't say to blind buy because this iris-heavy type DNA isn't for everybody. I'm personally a slut for iris. Gatekeep this tbh, easily my fav from the Gentleman line. Elegance in a bottle.

I purchased this masterpiece back when it was released and before any hype on YouTube!! Of course every fragrance has its haters but for me this fragrance was my introduction to iris and I've been hooked every since on iris forward fragrances. I don't wear this fragrance often because I have so many but it's in my top 10 amongst my collection and this is great for dates and formal evenings and cooler weather 🌡️☁️. I do truly appreciate the perfumers for creating such a good fragrance which by the way are my top duo when it comes to fragrances so I rate this a solid 10/10.

Reminds me of a darker NR Bleu Noir Parfum quite similar to DHI too! It is Chocolatey, strong iris, woody oak-y scent, with a whiskey sweetness along with the aroma of freshly roasted chestnuts. It opens (to my nose) a lil "Cola-like". Honestly smells like the bottle looks haha.

The whisky accord is immediately apparent, yet never overwhelming. It is free of any harsh alcoholic excess. This is an aged, noble whisky, evocative of a fine solera. If anything, it feels like a whisky elixir—its very essence. Alongside the whisky, roasted chestnut emerges, and before long the woody notes reveal themselves: the scent of polished antique furniture, refined and dignified. And, of course, the iris. Beautifully balanced and seamlessly woven into the composition. Although bergamot is listed among the notes, I cannot distinguish it on its own. It is likely concealed within the whisky accord, making it impossible for me to isolate. As the opening settles, the roasted chestnut, iris, and woods gradually take center stage, while the initial whisky accord recedes into the background. This fragrance exudes elegance and poise from every angle. The kind of elegance one associates with a true gentleman. It is perfectly suited to formal attire, though I wouldn't rule it out with more casual clothing either. What I certainly wouldn't wear it for is sipping a drink on a beachside terrace at midday in August, dressed in flip-flops and Bermuda shorts. This is something entirely different. It shines in cooler, more temperate weather, and it naturally lends itself to the afternoon and evening. But in the end, you are the one who decides. A magnificent fragrance.

Smells like cheap cologne from the local Polish/Romanian market. This is what we call "smell like gypsy"

Okay, so this is one of the few fragrances I absolutely adore, no matter the occasion or season. It really shines in cold weather and offices, and it’s perfect for dinners and date nights. Regarding the fragrance itself, it starts with a bit of a boozy kick, and the iris and whiskey notes are quite prominent in a good way to be honest. If you want to picture how it smells, think of a color brown with a hint of wax, and then imagine a well-dressed, sharp, mature man stepping out of a S-class or Maybach. It smells rich, boozy, mature and confident. It’s definitely not for young people or a clubbing scent, but it’s perfect for offices, date nights and sophisticated dinners. If you have the budget, definitely give it a try. My rating would be: Scent Profile: 3.5/5 Longevity: 4/5 Sillage: 3.5/5 Overall: 3.5/5 Compliment factor : 4/5

amazing, elegant, gentleman vibes. Amazing whiskey and iris scent

This could sell for over 500 bux if an expensive house released it.

this is a masterpiece.. one of the greatest perfumes of all time .. real man wearing black suit going to a real date

This is my first fragrance by Givenchy and omg its so good!! I love iris and this frag does iris so very well.. Its boozy because of that whiskey note as well, I will say i dont really pick up on that chestnut note really at all and tbh this fragrance smells to me kinda like a cold coke a cola but I absolutely love it!! Definitely worth every single penny!!! Most definitely going to be buying another bottle of this.

A nice warm inviting iris fragrance that pulls compliments has great projection and sillage and great longevity. This is a desinger fragrance done well and worth a spot in the winter rotation

Someone told me it smelled like baby powder and I could never unsmell it.

This smells absolutely lovely. There’s a distinct scent of chestnuts—it’s woody, gourmand and sexy, and I love it. 10/10

Very VERY nice! It's very close to Dior Homme intense, just a little more whiskey. Recommended!

Got this smell going into college, rinsed it the summer of. It is that good. You're prolly wondering how the fuck did you finish a 3.4 oz bottle with iris in the summer? Sometimes you just love what you smell and you give a middle finger to everybody else who could be offended. This is the pinnacle for iris in perfumery. Try it for yourself. Also yes edit I found it performed absolutely amazingly in the summer of course. Have never tried it in the winter I need to re up on a bottle.

This is an interesting one. It's presented as a winter scent, but during winter it's somewhat weak, low projection and average longevity. It's also a bit harsh, not really chocolate-like. BUT in the summer heat and moisture this turns into a BEAST. Sweet powdery iris, vanilla and chestnut in a classy amber blend and it's a true delight to smell. I did one single spray yesterday and I can still smell it strongly more than 24 hours later. The difference compared to in the cold months is massive, almost unbelievable. It's a dark masculine scent, really classy and reminds me of orchestra halls where you can feel the amber from the string instruments and vintage lacquer. It's not overwhelming because you need to wear very little (in the winter you put more just to be able to smell it and it gets harsh and heavy). Someone asked for a similar classy fragrance but female, I can recommend NR For Her Musc Noir Rose.

Take initio side effect take the vanilla-cinnamon and add iris. It's beautiful fragrance i wish it perform better.

A fragrance that became an instant lifelong favorite after the very first wear. Iris with a powdery texture laid over a classic gentleman-style woody base, with a hint of bitter chocolate. The whiskey is subtle, but it’s there, adding a slightly more mature, grown-up character to the composition.

One of the poorest performing scents I've come across. Lasts maybe an hour or two then completely gone even up close. Pleasant enough smell though nothing sticks out.

this thing needs leather to smooth it out.. its so screetchy and sharp i feel it in the back of my throat