Gentlemen Only Casual Chic, from Givenchy was released in 2015. The perfumer behind this creation is Jean Jacques. It has the top notes of Cardamom, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper, and Nutmeg, middle notes of Birch, Cedarwood, Lavender, and Mint, and base notes of Ambroxan, Cedarwood, Coumarin, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Vetiver.
Thank heavens Givenchy don't completely follow in the footsteps of other designer brands because when you think about it Pi and Play are quite unconventional male fragrances and then they have older classics like Gentlemen and Xeryus. The original Gentlemen Only is inoffensive and has never compelled me to purchase but this flanker of a flanker (of sorts) I have to say I really enjoyed. I don't really know what it is about casual chic that I was so impressed with because it's pretty standard fare. I think I was just glad it was a gagging, confused mess. The opening focuses on a peppered, fizzy gin & tonic juniper vibe which is just as refreshing as citruses and coupled well with the ginger which is fresh and spicy at the same time. I immediately associate that feeling with Dior Homme Sport a fragrance I rarely wear but when I do always enjoy. The base seems to be a more grown up hint of smokey birch and synthetic cedar which is masculine and works well behind those top notes. Lasting power is average and silage light but I'd say this is a decent fragrance and surpassing the original for sure in my book.
Thank heavens Givenchy don't completely follow in the footsteps of other designer brands because when you think about it Pi and Play are quite unconventional male fragrances and then they have older classics like Gentlemen and Xeryus. The original Gentlemen Only is inoffensive and has never compelled me to purchase but this flanker of a flanker (of sorts) I have to say I really enjoyed. I don't really know what it is about casual chic that I was so impressed with because it's pretty standard fare. I think I was just glad it was a gagging, confused mess. The opening focuses on a peppered, fizzy gin & tonic juniper vibe which is just as refreshing as citruses and coupled well with the ginger which is fresh and spicy at the same time. I immediately associate that feeling with Dior Homme Sport a fragrance I rarely wear but when I do always enjoy. The base seems to be a more grown up hint of smokey birch and synthetic cedar which is masculine and works well behind those top notes. Lasting power is average and silage light but I'd say this is a decent fragrance and surpassing the original for sure in my book.