The Perfume Library

Givenchy III (2007)

8.3

Givenchy · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Givenchy III by Givenchy is a feminine chypre that pairs the green freshness of hyacinth and galbanum with a floral heart of jasmine and oriental rose. It opens with hyacinth and galbanum, fresh and sharply green. In the heart, jasmine and oriental rose soften the floral side, while oakmoss and patchouli build a woody, spicy base. The overall impression is fresh, green and classic in the chypre manner. Sillage is moderate and longevity is rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and works for evenings too. Voters mostly find it feminine and classic. Nicolaï Le Temps d'Une Fête and Siam 1928 Aerapata have a close profile.

Fantasque

8.4

Givenchy · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Fantasque is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It opens with cardamom and frankincense, moves to myrrh and damask rose, and rests on vanilla, oud and Peru balsam. The resinous, smoky side is softened by the vanilla's sweetness. Its profile is close to Matière Première Encens Suave and Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme.

Enflammé

8.2

Givenchy · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Givenchy Enflammé is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built around coffee, labdanum and tobacco, suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Brazilian coffee absolute and two labdanum absolutes, dark and resinous. In the heart, Turkish tobacco absolute and patchouli add a smoky, woody edge. As it settles, Bourbon vanilla and tolu balm sweeten it into a creamy, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the favored occasions. Voters read it as more masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Matière Première Encens Suave and Carner Ambar del Sur have a close profile.

Ange ou Démon Le Secret Elixir

7.5

Givenchy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Ange ou Démon Le Secret Elixir opens with lemon, green tea and neroli before turning floral with orange blossom and jasmine, a fresh, sweet scent made for women that has been discontinued. It begins with the brightness of lemon and green tea, softened by neroli. The heart brings orange blossom, frangipani and jasmine into a floral centre. Vanilla and white musk add sweetness underneath, while patchouli and cedar give it a woody base; the overall impression is fresh, fruity and powdery. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits everything from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine. Aigner Début and Dior Milly-la-Forêt have a close profile.

Ambre Tigré

7.7

Givenchy · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Givenchy Ambre Tigré is a sweet, resinous unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, and sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. Amber, labdanum and vanilla carry the scent. The sweet accord leads, with spicy and woody tones softening it, while the oriental and resinous side keeps it warm and dense. It reads as one whole rather than a sequence of layers. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out come up most often, though some find it suitable for daily wear. Feminine votes lead, yet plenty of voters call it masculine. It has been discontinued. Jo Malone Amber Labdanum and Carolina Herrera Amber Desire have a close profile.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy L'Intense

7.4

Givenchy · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy L'Intense is a feminine fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, spicy warmth, and it suits fall and winter evenings. Plum opens with a fruity sweetness, and rose carries the floral heart. Patchouli and musk form a woody, powdery base, while the oriental and spicy accords add warmth. A synthetic sheen runs through it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads as a feminine scent. It has been discontinued. Hind Al Oud Rose and Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau de Givenchy (2018)

7.7

Givenchy · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Eau de Givenchy (2018) is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green lightness, suited to daytime and warmer weather. It opens with orange, bergamot and mandarin orange forming a bright, airy citrus layer. In the heart, petitgrain, neroli and orange blossom add a floral, green softness, while the spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Musk and cedarwood finish it on a plain woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It sits closer to daily wear, leisure and the office than to evenings. Feminine and masculine votes run close, with a slight lean towards feminine. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Evody Fleur d'Oranger have a similar profile.

Givenchy pour Homme Blue Label (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Givenchy · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy pour Homme Blue Label Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with a green, lightly spicy side that suits spring and summer days. It opens with aquatic notes and grapefruit: cool, juicy and slightly fruity. In the heart, Sichuan pepper and davana add spice and greenery, while the sweetness stays in the background. Olibanum wood gives the base a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Dior Dior Homme Sport and Porsche Design Sport have a close profile.

Pi Extreme

7.4

Givenchy · 2015

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Givenchy Pi Extreme is a sweet, woody men's fragrance built around ironwood, benzoin and leather; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as masculine or classic. The scent as a whole runs sweet, gourmand and spicy. Benzoin brings a creamy, resinous warmth, ironwood gives it a woody frame, and leather adds a leathery edge. Synthetic and powdery touches soften that dense sweetness a little. Its profile is close to Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Wood and Givenchy Pi (Eau de Toilette).

Indompté

8.3

Givenchy · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Indompté is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, saffron and Malayan oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bringing a fruity, sweet brightness. Moving into the heart, saffron and Woodleather® turn it spicy, leathery and smoky. Malayan oud anchors the base with a woody, resinous depth, and the overall feel is oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, while business and daily wear are chosen far less. Most see it as masculine. Gucci Gucci Intense Oud and bdk Parfums Ambre Safrano have a close profile.

Foudroyant

8.1

Givenchy · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Givenchy Foudroyant is a sweet, smoky woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Canadian cedar leaf opens it, and the heart of labdanum absolute and Colombian tolu balm adds a resinous warmth. Malayan oud dominates the base. Sweet, spicy, oriental and smoky accords sit on a woody backbone. Amouage Material and Ensar Oud Kelantan have a close profile.

Extravagance d'Amarige (1998)

7.7

Givenchy · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Extravagance d'Amarige opens with violet, pink pepper and citrus blossom, a fresh, floral women's scent that suits daytime wear; it has been discontinued. The top notes pair violet and pink pepper with citrus blossom, giving a green, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, woodland strawberry, orange blossom water and jasmine sweeten it, while wisteria softens the floral side. Cedarwood, sandalwood and iris form a woody, slightly powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it classic. Clinique Calyx and Gucci Envy (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dahlia Noir L'Eau

6.9

Givenchy · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Dahlia Noir L'Eau is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on neroli and citrus fruits and settles around rose; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. The top notes of neroli and citrus fruits give a light, bright start. Rose carries the heart in a floral direction. In the base, cedar, patchouli and musk add a woody, powdery footing, while green and sweet accents soften the chypre character. Chloé L'Eau de Chloé and Balenciaga L'Eau Rose have a close profile.

Play Intense for Her

7.1

Givenchy · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Play Intense for Her is a sweet, spicy floral for women that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and orange blossom, then moves into orchid, tiaré and amyris. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood sweetens it and closes on a powdery, woody warmth. An oriental floral character carries the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for daily wear. Its profile is close to Penhaligon's Monsieur Beauregard and Chopard Love Chopard.

Amarige Mariage

6.7

Givenchy · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy Amarige Mariage is a sweet floral women's fragrance built around Egyptian jasmine, magnolia and cinnamon, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange and bergamot, a bright fruity start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and magnolia form the floral core while cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. The base of patchouli, benzoin and sandalwood settles into a sweet, gourmand and powdery oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the four seasons, and daytime and night-out wear are chosen about equally.

Ange ou Démon Le Secret Edition Riviera / Edition Croisière

7.8

Givenchy · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Ange ou Démon Le Secret Edition Riviera / Edition Croisière is a women's perfume where citrus and flowers meet a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery tone; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and airy with jasmine tea, neroli and Italian lemon. Salty notes and tiaré sit in the heart, while vanilla, driftwood and amber leave a soft sweetness at the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and floral, with the fruity and powdery sides staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Its character reads clearly feminine. It has a close profile to Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Foliflora and Xerjoff Accento.

Fleur d'Interdit

7.5

Givenchy · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Givenchy Fleur d'Interdit is a fresh, floral women's fragrance brightened by fruity and green touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and classic. It opens cool with watermelon, melon, woodland strawberry and bergamot, with green notes and hyacinth backing up that freshness. The heart turns to a floral garden of jasmine, rose, violet and lilac. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and musk settles into a woody, powdery warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Gucci Envy (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tapageur

7.7

Givenchy · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

3 Avenue George V / MMW

7.8

Givenchy · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Accord Particulier

7.6

Givenchy · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Givenchy Accord Particulier is a floral and woody unisex scent that pairs Turkish damask rose with Haitian vetiver. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It suits daily wear and evenings out about equally, while office and leisure come further behind. The rose carries the floral side, while vetiver and Indonesian patchouli build an earthy, woody base. Ambrox adds a sweet, synthetic smoothness, and the oriental touches keep the overall feel warm.

Garçon Manqué

7.9

Givenchy · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy Garçon Manqué is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, pairing a floral heart with leather and smoke. It opens with Somalian frankincense and moves into French leather and Chinese osmanthus. The fruity sweetness of the osmanthus is kept in check by the dry leather, while Honduras styrax and Russian birch give the base a resinous, smoky warmth. Powdery and spicy touches run through the blend. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. They mostly pick autumn and winter, and nights out and evenings in particular, though spring also gets a share. Most voters read it as masculine, but a good number call it feminine.

Play Sport

4.2

Givenchy · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Givenchy Play Sport is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance for summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with mint, lemon, ginger and bergamot, cool and sharp. In the heart, lemon leaf and black pepper add a green, spicy edge. Musk and amyris form the base, drying down on a woody ground with an aquatic, slightly synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Kenzo Homme Sport and Cartier Roadster Sport have a close profile.

Pi Air

7.3

Givenchy · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Pi Air is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance softened by a floral and sweet side, suited to daytime and relaxed settings. Ginger and neroli open the scent, with Provençal lavender, Paradisone® and rosemary at the heart. Musk, benzoin and cedarwood sit underneath, giving it a woody, powdery and creamy base. The overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet, with a fruity edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes among occasions. It reads masculine and modern to most voters. Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Eau Néroli Ambrée and Korres White Tea have a close profile.

Live Irrésistible Blossom Crush

6.2

Givenchy · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy Live Irrésistible Blossom Crush is a fresh, sweet floral for women, built on rose and peony softened by musk and cocoa bean. As a whole it reads fresh and floral, with fruity and sweet accents adding a light sugary touch. Rose and peony lead, musk smooths them out, and cocoa bean gives the sweetness some weight. A synthetic accord keeps it smooth and modern rather than garden-like. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin and is noticed nearby without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters see it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern. Victoria's Secret Bombshell Passion and Escada Marine Groove have a close profile.