Bel Ami for less: Givenchy Givenchy Gentleman
Givenchy Givenchy Gentleman shares 10 published notes with Hermès Bel Ami (bergamot, lemon, cedar, jasmine, orris root, patchouli, leather, oakmoss, vetiver, vanilla), and both lean smoky woods. It is a department-store price option.
A strong overlap on paper. Shared notes don't guarantee the same smell on skin; try samples of both side by side.
Hermès Bel Ami
Top: Mandarin orange, Sage, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart: Carnation, Basil, Cedar, Jasmine, Orris root, Patchouli
Base: Leather, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Styrax, Coconut, Vanilla
Accords: Leathery, Spicy, Woody, Smoky, Oriental. Source
Givenchy Givenchy Gentleman
Top: Honey, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Lemon, Rose
Heart: Patchouli, Cedar, Jasmine, Orris root
Base: Patchouli, Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Amber, Vanilla, Vetiver
Accords: Spicy, Leathery, Woody, Earthy, Animal. Source