Our take
What does Givenchy pour Homme smell like?
Givenchy released Givenchy pour Homme in 2002. Alberto Morillas and Ilias Ermenidis co-wrote it as a woody spicy built for everyday wear. The opening is bitter and fresh. Grapefruit and mandarin meet peppery coriander, and violet adds a faint powdery touch. Lavender follows. It smells clean rather than barbershop, and vetiver pulls it toward something earthier. The base is simple. Pencil cedar and a little labdanum add warmth without any weight. On skin, the cedar is what you smell after lunch. Nothing here tries to impress, and that seems deliberate. The brand's current page mentions cardamom and davana, which suggests the formula changed along with the new packaging. Next to Givenchy's own Gentleman, which is much sweeter, pour Homme feels dry and almost austere. It is for the man who wants to smell good without being noticed.
When to wear it
An office scent for spring and autumn. Three sprays on the shirt, since skin longevity is only average.
It belongs to the Woody, Spicy family. Givenchy pour Homme is one of 40 creations by Givenchy in our encyclopedia.
