Match #52 · Brotherhood Of Scent

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Match #52

Match #52 in the second-chance bracket features the now-defunct Galleria Parfums By the Yuzu Grove versus Givenchy Gentleman Original (2024)—two fragrances that approach masculinity from completely different directions.

By the Yuzu Grove has one of the most powerful and delicious citrus openings of anything I've tried. Yuzu, lemon, and mandarin explode off the skin, with ginger adding a little spice over a base of vetiver and cedar. There's not a great deal of development as it dries down, but when the basic scent profile is this enjoyable, I'm not sure that's much of a complaint.

Givenchy Gentleman Original (2024) goes decidedly old-school, with patchouli, leather, tarragon, and woods creating a classic barbershop-style fragrance. It's mature, masculine, and very nicely put together.

As usual, though, the deciding question isn't which fragrance is more complex or sophisticated—it's which one I'd rather wear. And today, that answer is easy. Give me that huge blast of yuzu and citrus.

By the Yuzu Grove survives and advances in the second-chance bracket, while Givenchy Gentleman Original is eliminated from the tournament.

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Match #52