Perfumer Reviews 'Givenchy Gentleman Reserve Privée'

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

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[@pendragonfilm]

Would love to see you review the old powerhouses like quorum Drakkar brut and polo green . I know you would hate them but how you would improve them for the modern day without loses their punch . Cheers from down under

[@willroberts2773]

I don’t know why but listening to you just talking is so relaxing

[@carlpigford4668]

I grabbed this on sale while my girlfriend was out of town. I wore some when I went to pick her up from the airport and the scent BLEW HER MIND!! She absolutely loved it and couldn't keep her hands (and nose) off me lol! Definite keeper in my book!!

[@ross-lt4mc]

Highly inappropriate.

[@KylerBorn]

@@ross-lt4mc how is it inappropriate? Are you mental?

[@ross-lt4mc]

@@KylerBorn cause I said it

[@M82RKY]

@@ross-lt4mc yeah but you are a nobody, shut your mouth!

[@DownHillgamer]

@@ross-lt4mc OK child

[@Markus.Vidal247]

The audio quality in your new videos are fantastic!

[@gbln_38]

Blind bought this one on release. Didn't like it at first but it has really grown on me Such a unique and complex fragrance

[@classicgator2434]

I got a sample of this a while back and didn't like it initially. The iris powdery smell. I was like urgh make up and more feminine. But then it dried down on my skin and I was like woah hang on what is this? Must have been the woods. So I thought okay let's apply again. Again the opening I was a little iffy about being used to spicy fresh woody scents. I thought okay is a mediocre for me. But then 2 months later I thought okay let's get another small sample. I tried it again but had before this tried Le Male Elixir and some of those sweeter fragrances, which I had come to like. This second time I loved it. I liked the iris and the boozy opening. I am not sure what had changed but something did and so I ordered a 100ml bottle. Reserve Privee is now my winter signature scent and I wear it in the office. I have been asked on two different occasions by women what I am wearing and I tell them and explain the notes. They love the sweetness of it I guess?

[@tonymalizia]

This fragrance is gorgeous, probably the best release of 2022.

[@J0shuaG0916]

Easily

[@FactoryFugitive]

Agreed. Not even close Imo. This is absolutely the best release of 2022.

[@ivantrudeau8974]

@@FactoryFugitive How about the Gentleman Boisee??🤔

[@skoluh]

@@ivantrudeau8974 Not as good honestly. I have gotten a lot of compliments with reserve more than boisee

[@ivantrudeau8974]

@@skoluh I didn't like the EDP🤔

[@mrscoob3450]

The privee and boisee just keep smelling better and smoother as they dry down. Love both of them.

[@apothe6]

Love this scent, smells special, mature, intoxicating, but also elegant and comforting. Like a whisky by the fire with loved ones.

[@d7r_tv]

Absolutely majestic this Reserve Privée . Bought myself this and got mind blown.

[@hailjesuschrist6389]

I wish you did videos everyday I love your videos the most out of every perfume KZbinr I’ve come in contact with. I admire how you can smell the perfume and immediately start listing the aroma chemicals and raw materials. You add the chemistry that a lot of other perfumer KZbinrs fail to do. Love from USA!

[@dzingunyte]

I agree! Aaron is a true professional. His reviews makes me calm. Such an amazing person!

[@JoeStrummer-b3g]

Bought a decant 5ml of this scent. Listening to this while enjoying testing this scent feels like an educational experience identifying the notes that dominate the fragrance. The journey is only beginning. Well done.

[@MoahGentle]

Happy with my 60ml bottle. Finally after long years Givenchy again released something that’s not just okay or good but is actually a great cologne. I have Valentino’s Uomo and this and neither one is redundant.

[@limesinfinity6864]

I heard about that Iris from France, it is crazy, first dryed for 2-3 years, then distilled, and then concreat is fractional distilled, to bump up the some compound in it from 15% that is found in concreat up to 60-65%, so it must be crazy expensive

[@jmac645]

You are so well spoken, I love listening to you describe a fragrance especially when you are connected! I can't stop watching your vids. I tried to navigate your website to place an order but found it difficult and from what I saw I think everything was sold out sadly. I will keep checking! Cheers Aaron!

[@wooptiedoo3538]

You're the best parfume reviewer, thanks for sharing your insights! Thanks to you, Kevin Samuels and Jeremy I recently got back into fragrances after many years. Bought 9 fragrances in a month 😂

[@milesdavis9588]

woo woo there slow down my man.

[@wooptiedoo3538]

@@milesdavis9588 slow down for what, I'm here to conquer planet earth.

[@sandymcconnell1969]

So glad you like this one Aaron. It's one of this year's best designer releases.

[@Ray-bx8rk]

My girl got this for me two days ago an we both absolutely love it 😁

[@MoahGentle]

Sounds like a keeper. Both the gf and the cologne!

[@7547JAMES]

I remember trying this,when I read the notes and smelt it it really wasn't how I thought it was going to be and lasts a long time. It's on my to get list.

[@mrserious9619]

Once again thank you Aaron for your time and expertise in reviewing fragrances. In my fragrance journey I have come to a level that I feel ready to take the next step and that’s why I’m saving up for buying your fragrances.

[@MikeCollinsCinemaMercantile]

Ok just ordered this. I want another fall/winter scent I can wear on set or out to dinner or just bumbling around. I'm a big fan of woodsy scents and love me some whiskey. Huge fan of your reviews. You talk about scents like some people talk about coffee or how I talk about cameras. LOVE it.

[@matheo1231]

do you like it?

[@mr.papalaka374]

Top 10 Fragrances of all time, hands down. This is a true masterpiece 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@modmod392]

I’ve been keenly awaiting your opinion and breakdown on this fragrance.😀😀

[@renatoccc]

You should review Ganymede by Marc Antoine Barrois. I´m very curious about your opinion on it, for me it´s an outstanding perfume and super unique

[@gcbwoods]

Yes it is.

Love the perfume, love the idea.

[@amadejpesko]

Yes, and also B683. Such a masterpieces.

[@porousdumasia3256]

Its a super⭐ fragrance.

[@D1210]

I agree . Summer masterpiece .

[@CD9688]

Thanks for the videos Aaron! I'd love to see you do a video collaboration with Robin James. You two talking fragrances would be awesome

[@jaymellor6205]

Anybody sitting on the fence or thinking about buying one of Aarons fragrances, i'd definitely recommend. I bought 3 today and they are excellent, top quality and worth the price, go for it, thank you Aaron. As for this review, this alongside Hermes Eau Givree are the best releases this year designer wise in my humble opinion 👍

[@louisefisher9959]

Since buying ATH fragrances I buy hardly anything else. Think more women should try the more unisex ones.

[@robertomusitano4238]

Unfortunately , shipping is so ridiculous to Australia. Not a fault to Aaron. There is a handful I woul like to try.

[@lofasz3328]

I know he must have one or more citrus scents, which one would y'all recommend? I love mandarino di amalfi by TF as a reference lol.

[@jaymellor6205]

@@lofasz3328 High Voltage is excellent but his best citrus is Blue Haze for me 👍

[@spaztekwarrior]

It is a beautiful scent and one of my new cooler weather and date scents. I liken it to something James Bond would wear.

[@ericgeneric135]

Great review! I picked this up a couple of weeks ago and love it.

[@MuslimWojak]

Dont forget about guerlain lhomme ideal extreme! The edp is also amazing

[@samyyyyyyy]

Great review Aaron!!

[@classicgator2434]

This is my signature winter scent. Love this so much.

[@jaredali9668]

Please please please review psychedelic love by Initio. I would be enamored to hear ur take on this

[@jenslemmens2791]

Lovely review, Aaron, as always. I feel like my nose has progressed a lot by following your channel and I think I will give this fragrance a try this fall, love the chestnut accord.

[@Andy-ow6nx]

A beautiful, safe, smooth, classy, men's fragrance. Aaron's review is absolutely spot on with the 80/20 and knit-picking final thoughts but that doesn't take away from what is a very lovely release from Givenchy. I'm very happy to own it.

[@cedenoanthony45]

Please review the Gentleman EDT Intense. It’s slightly more versatile and more blue version of Reserve Priveé. I have Dior Homme Intense and I can say it is similar to Gentleman Reserve Priveé. Both are amazing creamy Iris scents! ❤

[@blightborn87]

Layer this with D&G The one EDT or EDP and thank me later. Did exactly this at christmas this year and it brought a whole another level to it. For both perfumes. 1 of Givenchy on each wrist and 2 on the neck .Then 2 on the neck with D&G the one. Absolutely amazing. Have decanted my own mix of these two and are curious about how they macerate.

[@Nablaz3108]

I got a 5ml sample of this with a whole lotta other samples...this definitely stood out, my favorite. It's a very nice sweetness, very smooth and a bit fresh too. Also the booze/rum note in this is insanely good!!

[@AKmaniac93]

Best reviewer hands down 👍👍👍

[@uniquesst]

Hands down he has the best reviews on KZbin.

[@DCMikeAviationFun]

Very well done Aaron

[@TheRecordButton]

I am get a lot of Dior Fève Délicieuse vibes from this. Lighter, better blended and a bit more masculine. However the Dior is very much tilted towards uni if that says anything.

[@virtusleather]

Definitely on my wish list. I received my ATH Guapo today, was stalking the maxaroma site like a crazy person waiting for it to become available. Love it so far! Thanks for what you do Aaron! 👍🏻🦄

[@fess04]

Me too 😅 thanks for the tip

[@virtusleather]

@@fess04 whats your thoughts on it? The ambroxan is a touch stronger than i was picturing.

[@louiscarrillo5873]

@@virtusleather yes its a popular note and pushes the fragrance foward. so its performance minded. im wanting to know how you feel about the dry down since thats what we wear the longest. i generally love this part from ATH . really delivers high niche quality there.

[@virtusleather]

@@louiscarrillo5873 Dry down I get ambroxan with a clean green base close up. I'm fairly new to the frag world so please take with a grain of salt.

[@louiscarrillo5873]

@@virtusleather so awesome to know. thank you for your thoughts. haze black and blue and tabac arriving tomorrow. ill report my reactions here :)

[@allantell7811]

I love this scent! The longevity are amazing, the iris fits perfect on me. The best Givenchy fragrance imo. ❤❤

[@colinnotyou0k78]

At first sniff it's very nice....then wait 10min it becomes a must buy👍.

[@clickmick]

Yeah I can't stop sniffing my hand :D

[@kku3449]

be very interested to see a review on Zegna Florentine Iris

[@marjofox]

I absolutely love it, and it gets compliments every time I wear it... Great review as ever ATH 👏 👍 👌

[@ingilis_dili]

This scent is out of Earth. I always love it

[@J.A.G-w8j]

Excellent review as always.

[@Stephen_T_Stephan]

I would very much like to see you review Givenchy Gentleman Society soon. I like that one very much.

[@TheJofrica]

Gentlemen Only is one of my favorites. This is nice too. I would love to see a review of Gentlemen Only, not too many people wear it

[@Justsamshaikh]

What I’ve noticed is after listening to your in depth reviews I can’t listen to anyone 😅 and that’s very interesting about your reviews. Like the honesty about pricing and your choices wether you’ll wear or no. Amazing stuff. Stay Happy. P.S please review new Amouage Reflection 45.

[@oranjelicht]

for me its the best FIND of my frag journey, its unique and long lasting (which I cant say for the one, DHI or stronger with you)

[@MillzTheAthlete]

Have you tried Givenchy Gentleman EDP Boisée? I heard it's like Prada L'homme had a baby with D&G The One EDP.

[@zazen1986]

I love love love the Gentlemen EDT Intense that came out just before this, has a dark blue gradient bottle. If you haven’t reviewed it yet (or did before you were a fan of iris) please do it!! It may be what you’re looking for in your critique here.

[@rblnk123]

I love this fragrance. I love ATH homme, Dior homme intense and this just adds to my favorite iris list.

[@louisefisher9959]

ATH Homme is beautiful.

[@MoahGentle]

Try Valentino’s Uomo

[@blueghost6]

Watching this as I bought this yesterday and keep sniffing myself. I love it. Such a great smell. Let's see if I get some comments on it tomorrow with NYE :)

[@horiaatanasiu3173]

I kind of like this one more than the Dior Homme Intense.

[@horiaatanasiu3173]

True!

[@genesis3704]

Keep up the great content! Would be curious to hear a review about something from the Issey Miyake house like Noir Ambre or Pulse of the night.

[@coolz2334]

Aaron please review Gentlemen boisee as well to complete the trinity of the popular ones in this line. Love to hear it, cheers

[@vincenthusvh]

I ordered a bottle yesterday because of your review. It was discounted to only €67, crazy good price!

[@wife1604]

Aaron can you review Dolce & Gabanna the one for her since it’s been discontinued please it’s my favorite fragrance of all time!

[@MattJames37]

Aaron! Always curious on your opinion, I go to and fro with this one, But its defo interesting. Super video

[@leelinkman]

I'd love to see more Gentleman Reviews. What do you think of the EDP?

[@akquezamendonca4404]

This is a really good review as expected ...nothing but brilliance n got a chem student here reviewing perfumery raw materials...haha

[@snowmanstreaming]

One of my absolute favourite perfumes!

[@soulcheckw2]

Sprayed it at Boots a few days ago, to me it smells like Dior Homme Parfum - but not quite like it?

[@MrAde1101]

Hi Aaron great content as ever.

[@thedayidied]

You know what's interesting, is that it does supposedly have amber in it. However, no one I know who's smelled this has picked the amber up, myself included.

[@louisefisher9959]

Another great review 🦄 Givenchy L'inderdit Intense for women has a sesame note which is unusual in a good way. Think you would like it 🤔 Givenchy logo is 4 letter G's which is the unique pattern on bottle.

[@louisefisher9959]

@@EeBee97 Totally agree, I have Rouge too. It's good to be open & try things out of our comfort zone.

[@louisefisher9959]

@@EeBee97 sorry only just seen this. I haven't tried those, tried NR rose musc noir which I do enjoy.

[@LuciferMorningstar-eo9pn]

Aaron recently I tried a perfume called Afnan supremacy not only intense and I can't believe how cheap it is. It's has a similar DNA to some very well known fragrances but different enough IMO to stand on it's own. I'd love to see how you break it down with your expertise and from what I've seen it's becoming quite popular.

[@More13Feen]

Could you review Junipersling by Penhaligons? Its one of my favorite smells ever, unfortunatly it dosen't last but I'd love to know your thoughts on it. I am on the spectrume and love how you discribe fragrances.

[@daniellabuda7744]

Quite intense and beautiful iris interpretation in this. It owns sweet amber quality to it, at least to my nose. Yes, definitely, very buttery sensual beautiful perfumery. Agree with u Aaron. Great review

[@neo-dc4436]

My signature scent during the winter months

[@darriangario3447]

Just purchased love it Aaron gives it a 10 and I buy it.

[@mohkamaltaha]

Today I bought Mifisto by Xerjoff, and I am absolutely falling head over heels for it, gorgeous stuff, would be great if you could review it.

[@adl6907]

😁

[@josephl6289]

I have many colognes, all the Creeds. Many De Marly, etc. and this is one of the best.

[@dragomirvalentin]

I would love to hear your opinion on Tom Ford's Noir, not the extreme.

[@angelmelendez2468]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS Stuff

[@ytb460]

I tried loads in the shop and this jumped out. Really nice.

[@jonathanthomas1841]

I have gentleman Parfum and it’s fantastic ! I did look at prive but on the strip I found it a bit flat might need to try again

[@verygoodboy1276]

Try Francesca bianchi, Prin Lomros creations pls, what do you think about art and olfactive awards? Artisan category

[@MKMT-bw8hc]

what smells more vanilla - dior homme intense or givenchy reserve privee?

[@denistica5937]

In the opening this smells insane, probably one of the best iris fragrances I have smelt out there. Too bad that the opening fades away to fast :( . I would get Gentleman EDP or Valentino uomo intense if you can find the original version, it's a sweet iris done very well ( in the air it smells just insane, recomanded for going out fragrance). I really enjoy your reviews Aaron, you are doing a fantastic job teaching us all this chemistry behind fragrances. After you try more iris stuff, you should rereview Dior home parfum (75ml).

[@unknownbutknown6814]

How is performance(Projection /sillage/longevity) on the new 2022 batch of GG EDP ?

[@Snorlax_95]

9 out of 10? enough said. imma buy this

[@adelitabarrett9588]

Hello Aaron! This was such an articulate, pleasant review to watch, thank you. You are so precise in how you describe scents - how would you describe that note in many colognes that's sort of aquatic, clean and fresh? I identify it in many men's soaps, and find it to be an overpowering top-to-middle note in many colognes. How would you describe that note, and does Gentleman have it strongly? Thank you again for the great reviews!

[@Jensensrightfoot]

Hi Aaron is this release redundant if you own DHI ?.

[@littledrumminboy5779]

Always enjoy your reviews and breakdowns. I was wondering, aside from fragrance, are you also into skincare? If so, I would love to hear what products you like.

[@MrLanarana]

Nice opening them it's very Dior homme intense (old formulation) or Grand Soir MFK

[@terrysmiles8599]

Very Nice Aaron!

[@goblinoverlord9381]

Review Dior Homme Parfum. I believe you would love it as classic French perfumery

[@M82RKY]

Lads, this on clothes works very well, not beast mode but for 5 hours or so you still get whiffs, really happy withbthis and definitely back up bottle worthy!

[@LaLuna-101]

I've just tried this and really like it but it dies down quick like you said. For the price I would buy 100ml bottle and really smash it on 👌 £67 for 100ml at Notino - May 2023. You're welcome 😁

[@BroskiTheGreat]

Gets the juices flowing for sure.

[@FactoryFugitive]

@Aaron Terence Hughes Can you explain in short why your skin isn't great for fragrances ? I think mine isn't the best either being that I have oily, sweaty skin. I assume that's not a good thing. I'm also only 5'9, 158lbs. So I don't have much surface area to apply fragrance 🤣.

[@lefragrance777]

We love your review on Givenchy Gentleman Réserve Privée. I own Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum... Would it be redundant to purchase that flanker?

[@lefragrance777]

@@EeBee97 Thanks for letting me know! Perhaps I'll try their fresh version which is Givenchy Gentleman Cologne [It's in a clear bottle]. From what I hear, it's their freshest one.

[@lyndonearlington5986]

Please to do review on Gentlemen Givenchy EDP by Givenchy. You will like that one. Great review bro. Blessings.

[@savedandsealed826]

He did, he gave it a 9.5. if I recall correctly he got rid of 0.5 because of the bergamot note that he didn't like. It was a potential 10

[@pius.k4813]

Can you review Marc Gebauer - Air Tiger? Please. It's a very very strong extrait du parfum. I would like to see your opinion on it👍

[@boongyify]

Yayy Iris 😂👍🇹🇹. Baby powder and lipstick. I bought Dior homme because it reminded me of how my mother smelled when I was a child. Now I love iris absolutely beautiful ingredient.

[@topofthegoths2767]

Reminds me a lot of Valentino’s Uomo Intense, which I think is a better scent. Great fragrance though

[@chrismalone5198]

Best release of 2022

[@thiagojose1346]

Dior Homme Intense + The One EDP

[@sebastianalexandru8569]

But still not as good as any of this...