A suave woody floral ambery that marries luminous iris with the warmth of whisky absolute, Gentleman Réserve Privée opens with bright bergamot before unfurling a plush chestnut and orris heart over elegant woods. The whisky facet, crafted in Grasse from Scottish barley, gives a rounded boozy glow that feels refined, modern, and unmistakably masculine from first spray to dry down.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2022. Perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Bergamot, Whisky absolute.
Heart: Chestnut, Orris concrete, Benzoin.
Base: Cedarwood, Vetiver, Patchouli.
Story and Positioning
The Gentleman line’s boozy iris chapter, Réserve Privée, frames the house’s signature iris with a sensual whisky accord for evening-ready polish and depth. It is often compared to elegant iris-centered greats such as Dior Homme Intense and Valentino Uomo Intense, yet distinguishes itself with its chestnut and whisky glow that feels effortlessly dapper for cool nights, date settings, and dressed-up occasions.
Bottle and Design
A softly squared glass flask deepens from charcoal at the shoulders to a rich whisky amber at the foot. A satin black band spans the center with Gentleman Givenchy Réserve Privée set in quiet metallic lettering. The short neck carries a dark metal ring beneath a glossy black cap that lifts with a smooth pull. Rounded corners, clean planes, and the warm spirit like glow give the bottle an elegant, cellar-aged character.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Parfums Givenchy SA
Address: 77 rue Anatole France, 92300 Levallois Perret, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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