36 community ratings

Faux Semblant

Name: Faux Semblant
Brand: Givenchy

Perfumer: Dora Baghriche-Arnaud

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.8/ 10

Community score
36 ratings

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Givenchy Faux Semblant is a unisex scent that pairs angelica, frankincense, honey and oud in a sweet, resinous, smoky style.

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How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Belgian angelica

Somalian frankincense

Heart notesfirst few hours

Provençal honey

Moroccan orange blossom absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Malayan oud

Australian white sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous
Smoky

What does Faux Semblant smell like?

It opens with Belgian angelica and Somalian frankincense, resinous and a little spicy. In the heart, Provençal honey and Moroccan orange blossom absolute sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. The base of Malayan oud and Australian white sandalwood sets a woody, lightly smoky floor.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Its warm, sweet, smoky character suits cooler weather and evenings best. Its profile is close to Armani Privé Charm' and Givenchy Fantasque.