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Homme Intense and Gentleman Réserve Privée

What matters most to you?

Your answers sharpen what we pick for you.

DiorHomme IntenseSmelled it?
GivenchyGentleman Réserve PrivéeSmelled it?

How they smell

What do they smell like?

Homme Intense smells of powder and dry woods; Gentleman Réserve Privée smells of rum, powder and coffee & cocoa.

Homme Intensepowder · dry woods · soft
Gentleman Réserve Privéerum · powder · coffee & cocoa · warm

How they wear

Which lasts longest?

Both last longest: a work day.

Homme IntenseA work day 6–9 hours
Gentleman Réserve PrivéeA work day 6–9 hours

Which will others notice?

Both carry furthest: someone beside you.

Homme IntenseSomeone beside you arm’s length
Gentleman Réserve PrivéeSomeone beside you arm’s length

When do they suit?

Homme Intense: the office, going out and special occasions, in fall and winter; Gentleman Réserve Privée: the office, date nights, going out and special occasions, in spring, fall and winter.

Homme IntenseOfficeGoing outSpecial occasionsFallWinter
Gentleman Réserve PrivéeOfficeDate nightsGoing outSpecial occasionsSpringFallWinter

Cost, and who they suit

Which costs least to wear?

Gentleman Réserve Privée, at about 16¢ a spray. Homme Intense costs about the same.

Homme Intense17¢ a spray $173 for 100 ml
Gentleman Réserve Privée16¢ a spray $155 for 100 ml

Who do they suit?

Homme Intense suits older wearers; Gentleman Réserve Privée suits older men.

Homme IntenseOlder wearers
Gentleman Réserve PrivéeOlder men

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