This isn’t your everyday fresh-clean Man scent. The Men’s Fragrance line by Givenchy offers several variants, but Réserve Privée stands out with its warm, boozy character. Here’s what you’ll notice:

• Opens fresh with bergamot, quickly shifting into whisky
• Heart of powdery iris and creamy chestnut
• Warm Si base of cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli
• Lasts 7 to 9 hours on your skin
• Good projection in the first hours after spraying
• Perfect for autumn, winter, and evening occasions
• Also pleasant for women to wear thanks to the iris Si base

1. Spray 2 to 3 times on dry, clean skin.
2. Choose warm spots: neck, wrists or chest.
3. Do not rub the skin after spraying, as this breaks down the scent.
4. Preferably wear it on cooler days or in the evening for best results.
5. For daily use at the office: limit yourself to 1 to 2 Spray sprays.

Love the GentleMan line but want a lighter option for daytime? The Gentleman Eau de Parfum offers the same iris Si base but with fresher pear and vanilla notes. A nice daily alternative to Réserve Privée.

The fragrance opens with bergamot and a whisky accord that immediately adds warmth and character. Then iris emerges: a powdery, lightly creamy note that softens and deepens the scent. The Si base of cedarwood and vetiver ensures the fragrance lingers without feeling heavy. Coumarin, one of the scent compounds in the formula, enhances the soft, almost gourMan-like character. The result is a warm woody perfume with a unique Si signature that sets it apart from typical men’s scents. A fragrance you wear with confidence.

On average 7 to 9 hours, depending on your skin and how much you spray. It may fade faster on drier skin. In that case, apply a fragrance-free body Lotion before spraying. It lasts longest on warmer skin areas like the neck or wrists.

It’s warm and intense, so it’s best for evenings, dinners and cooler days. For daily office wear, it may feel heavy, especially in summer. Love warm, boozy scents and don’t mind a strong Si signature? Then you can wear it daily. In that case, use 1 to 2 Spray sprays instead of 3.

Yes, absolutely. The fragrance was launched as a men's perfume, but the powdery iris and soft gourMan character make it easily wearable by anyone. Many who enjoy iris- or amber-based scents find it unisex. Looking for a scent that doesn’t fit in a box? This is a strong choice.

Within the Givenchy line, each GentleMan variant has its own character. The GentleMan Society Eau de Parfum is fresher and lighter, better for daytime and warmer seasons. The GentleMan Society Extreme leans more spicy-woody. Réserve Privée is the richest and darkest of the three: boozy, powdery and warm.

Outside the Givenchy line, it’s often compared with Dior Homme Intense. Both have a strong iris Si base, but Réserve Privée is boozier and a little less formal. If you want a men's fragrance smelling of whisky and chestnut, you’ll likely choose Réserve Privée. If you want a stricter, dressy perfume for formal occasions, Dior Homme Intense is a good option. If you enjoy warm, rich scents for autumn and winter, Givenchy Gentleman Réserve Privée Eau de Parfum - 60ml is the logical choice.

Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha‑Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronelllol, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamal, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Isoeugenol, Ci 14700 (Red 4), Ci 47005 (Yellow 10), Ci 60730 (Ext. Violet 2)

We recommend always checking the ingredient list on the packaging before use for the most accurate information. Due to product updates and optimisation, the ingredients listed here may differ from those on the packaging.