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Patchouli Absolu
meets Gentleman (1974).

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Patchouli · Leather · Amber · Musk

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu bottle
Tom Ford

Patchouli Absolu

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Givenchy Gentleman (1974) bottle
Givenchy

Gentleman (1974)

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedFrance
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20141974
Leading accordswoody · patchouli · earthywoody · patchouli · earthy
Notes unique to this recordMoss, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Guaiac Wood, Bay Leaf, Rosemary, Cashmere Wood, Tonka BeanHoney, Rose, Cinnamon, Tarragon, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, Orris Root, Jasmine, Civet, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Vanilla
Longevity / 53.96 · 528 votes3.71 · 1,368 votes
Projection / 42.82 · 640 votes2.67 · 1,487 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Patchouli Absolu

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Gentleman (1974)

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and patchouli direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and patchouli direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.