The Perfume Library

Noctambule

7.2

Givenchy · 2022

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Givenchy Noctambule is a unisex scent that sets a floral opening against the darker tones of spice, smoke and oud. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of ratings is small, so those values are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about them. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and sits firmly in unisex territory. The top notes are Grasse rose and pink pepper, with the rose sharpened by the spice. Papyrus root in the heart lays down a dry, woody ground. In the base, cumin and Malayan oud take over, adding a smoky, resinous, oriental depth. Powdery and synthetic touches stay in the background. Comme des Garçons 8 88 and Dunhill Egyptian Smoke have a close profile.

Désinvolte

7.6

Givenchy · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Givenchy Désinvolte is a unisex floral and sweet scent where Indian tuberose absolute and the orange blossom absolutes take the lead. It opens on Indian tuberose absolute. The heart brings together Indian jasminum grandiflorum absolute, Egyptian jasminum grandiflorum, and Tunisian and Moroccan orange blossom absolutes. Haitian vetiver settles the sweet flowers onto a dry, woody base. A powdery, creamy softness runs through the accords. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, though the sample is small. It suits those who enjoy floral fragrances, and as a unisex scent it works for women and men alike. Givenchy L'Interdit and Kenzo Flower Ikebana have a close profile.

Live Irrésistible Rosy Crush

6.6

Givenchy · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy Live Irrésistible Rosy Crush is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that leans sweet; it has been discontinued. Rose comes first, while goji berry pulls it towards a fruity, sweet tone. Pink pepper adds a light lift to the freshness, and patchouli stays in the background, softening the whole. The accords also carry a synthetic side, so the scent feels bright and polished rather than like a natural bouquet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Some voters find the longevity high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée and Rabanne Olympēa Flora have a close profile.

L'Interdit (2007)

7.7

Givenchy · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Givenchy L'Interdit (2007) is a fresh, green floral for women with a powdery, lightly spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Bulgarian rose and aldehydes open bright and fresh. Jasmine leads the heart, with pink pepper adding a spicy touch. In the base, iris brings a powdery, woody depth, while tonka bean softens it and adds a gentle sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. It suits daytime and the office best, and also works for evenings. Guy Laroche Fidji (Eau de Toilette) and Serge Lutens Bas de soie have a close profile.

Sans Merci

7.4

Givenchy · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Sans Merci is a unisex fragrance with a green, woody core warmed by a sweet, smoky edge, its leathery and earthy tones giving it a rugged fougère character. Patchouli, Haitian vetiver and davana lead the scent, while whisky brings the sweetness and the smoky air. The green and earthy sides are balanced by spice, and the leathery tone adds a mature firmness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though these ratings rest on a small number of votes. Sitting between masculine and feminine, it reads as unisex. Those looking for a similar profile may also look at Akro Malt and Jovoy Incident Diplomatique.

Le Bouquet Absolu

6.6

Givenchy · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy Le Bouquet Absolu is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery side; it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, bergamot and wild berries, bright and fruity. In the heart, vanilla orchid, jasmine and rose bring a sweeter floral character. The base of musk, ambergris and juniper settles the scent into a soft, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and is noticed at short range. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Ted Lapidus Lapidus Woman and Cacharel Promesse have a close profile.

Eau de Givenchy Rosée

7.5

Givenchy · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Eau de Givenchy Rosée is a fresh, floral, lightly aquatic women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, jasmine and rose, suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, the office and leisure are the most common settings. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, so it stays close and never feels heavy. It is composed as a feminine scent. Mandarin orange and osmanthus tea open it with a bright citrus lift. In the heart, jasmine, water hyacinth and rose carry a clean floral note, softened by green and sweet touches. Patchouli and white musk leave it on a gentle, simple base.

Dahlia Divin Eau Initiale

6.4

Givenchy · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Dahlia Divin Eau Initiale is a fresh, lightly powdery floral for women that opens on citrus; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and blood orange give the opening a bright, fruity lift. In the heart, jasmine, rose and magnolia bring out the floral side, while a soft sweetness stays in the background. Musk and sandalwood settle the scent onto a calm, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so those judgements are tentative. Its fresh, floral build sits close to everyday wear, and it reads clearly feminine. Dior Grand Bal and Lanvin Mon Éclat - Éclat d'Arpège have a close profile.

Ange ou Démon Le Parfum & son Accord Illicite

7.8

Givenchy · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Givenchy Ange ou Démon Le Parfum & son Accord Illicite is a floral, sweet women's scent built around amber, jasmine sambac and leather; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick winter, autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The scent stays in one warm, sweet register throughout. The powdery floral side of jasmine sambac is softened by amber, while leather and patchouli add a woody, lightly spicy depth to the sweetness. Musk pulls everything together into a warm, gourmand haze. Prada Day for Night and Carolina Herrera Platinum Leather have a close profile.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy Electric Rose

5.9

Givenchy · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy Electric Rose is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, lightly powdery rose. Blueberry, lemon vervain, basil and lemon give the top a bright, green and fruity first impression. In the heart, aniseed, rose and violet take over, softening the floral side with a powdery sweetness. Cedar and musk dry the scent down onto a simple, clean base. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays a light scent close to the skin. It reads young and fresh, leaning feminine. Anna Sui Forbidden Affair and Prada Tainted Love have a close profile.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy Poésie d'un Parfum d'Hiver 2010 - Cèdre d'Hiver

7.6

Givenchy · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy Poésie d'un Parfum d'Hiver 2010 - Cèdre d'Hiver is a women's scent led by Virginia cedar, rose and sandalwood, spicy and resinous in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, though the vote counts are small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a feminine fragrance. Blackcurrant, star anise and magnolia give a fresh, fruity opening. Towards the heart, rose and frankincense add a resinous warmth. Atlas cedar, sandalwood and ambergris leave a woody, smoky, slightly leathery trail in the base, with a sweetness that stays in the background throughout. Robert Piguet V. Intense and Hiroko Koshino Hiroko Koshino have a close profile.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy Poésie d'un Parfum d'Hiver 2011

7.3

Givenchy · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy Poésie d'un Parfum d'Hiver 2011 is a floral, sweet women's scent with a spicy, powdery winter mood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, so it stays close and fades fairly soon. The number of votes is small, so this impression is tentative. Star anise carries a spicy opening, while rose and candied orange build the floral, sweet heart. Cinnamon and gingerbread settle it onto a warm, sugary base, and the synthetic and oriental accords add a slightly artificial, powdery sheen. Cacharel Loulou and Givenchy Ange ou Démon Le Secret Poésie d'un Parfum d'Hiver 2011 have a close profile.

Myrrhe Carmin

7.9

Givenchy · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Myrrhe Carmin is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around cardamom, vanilla and myrrh; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong, though both ratings rest on few votes. Most voters place it in the evening and for nights out, with leisure wear a distant third. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. A fruity, sweet face meets a spicy, resinous base. Cardamom adds a dry warmth, vanilla softens the sweetness, and myrrh gives the whole a smoky, oriental depth. The notes don't unfold in stages; it reads as one piece from start to finish.

Amarige d'Amour

7.3

Givenchy · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Givenchy Amarige d'Amour is a fresh, green floral for women, with a powdery, lightly spicy chypre character; it has been discontinued. It opens with cassia, blackcurrant and sweet pea, giving a fruity, green freshness. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, jasmine, rose, rose hip and white mimosa. Sandalwood and ambergris settle underneath, leaving a soft, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat these as tentative. Voters lean towards daytime, leisure and business wear, with night out and evening further behind. Rabanne Calandre and Calvin Klein Escape share a close profile.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy Édition Croisière

7.0

Givenchy · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy Édition Croisière is a discontinued fresh women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, magnolia and sea salt and moves into a floral heart of gardenia and pink peony. The opening is citrusy and aquatic, with bergamot, magnolia and sea salt giving it a bright, airy start. In the heart, gardenia, pink peony and rose bring the floral side forward. Frangipani, driftwood and musk settle the base into a woody, slightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with sport and business use close behind. Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld and Chloé Chloé (2015) Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Eaudemoiselle Absolu d'Oranger

8.4

Givenchy · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy Eaudemoiselle Absolu d'Oranger is a women's fragrance that pairs orange blossom, jasmine and rose with the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so those scores deserve some caution. It reads feminine. The character is floral and citrusy, carried by ylang-ylang and orange blossom. Vanilla and tonka bean push it sweeter, while frankincense adds a resinous, faintly smoky edge. Patchouli and cedarwood lay a woody base underneath, and the overall impression is a powdery, spicy sweetness. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oblique RWD

7.7

Givenchy · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy Oblique RWD is a sweet, woody unisex scent that opens with cherry, pistachio and bergamot and carries honey and jasmine at its heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. Voters place it mostly in the evening and on nights out, then in daily wear, with office use trailing behind. It is classed as unisex and reads neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine. It opens with cherry and pistachio giving a fruity, gourmand touch, while bergamot lifts it slightly. The heart brings cashmere wood, honey and jasmine, floral and soft with sweetness. The base of amber, patchouli, sandalwood and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, spicy, powdery footing.

Gaïac Mystique

7.5

Givenchy · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Gaïac Mystique is a woody, powdery unisex scent built around iris, frankincense and gaiac wood, with tonka bean adding a sweet, creamy softness. Longevity and sillage both come across as moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is a first impression. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward either gender. It has been discontinued. As a whole it has a fresh edge that gives way to sweet and spicy tones. Iris lays a powdery base, while frankincense and gaiac wood add a resinous, woody and slightly earthy weight, with leathery and oriental undertones rounding it out. Perfumes with a close profile include RP Belle Captive / Privé N°9 and Cartier L'Envol (Eau de Parfum).

Un Air d'Escapade

7.1

Givenchy · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Un Air d'Escapade is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light fruity sweetness, made for women and since discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes, mandarin orange and lychee, giving a bright, lightly sweet fruit impression at first. Peony, lily and rose follow in the heart and add a soft floral layer. Musk and cedar in the base settle those flowers onto a calm, clean footing. Longevity is rated moderate, though that view rests on only a few votes. With its light, fresh build it suits daytime wear and reads clearly feminine. Berdoues Rose & Litchi and Orsay L'Or de Say No.2 have a close profile.

Oud Flamboyant

6.9

Givenchy · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Givenchy Oud Flamboyant is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built on leather, labdanum and oud; it has been discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Oud and leather form a woody, leathery frame, and labdanum softens it with a resinous, oriental warmth. The spicy and smoky accords keep it dry and dark rather than sweet. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a rough guide. It is unisex, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. Chopard Black Incense Malaki and Maison Margiela Under the Stars have a close profile.

Eaudemoiselle Essence des Palais

7.8

Givenchy · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Eaudemoiselle Essence des Palais is a feminine oriental that pairs the spicy opening of saffron, ginger and frankincense with a sweet, resinous heart of myrrh, benzoin and rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. Voters place it most often in night-out, daily and evening wear, with office and leisure use trailing behind. The top notes of saffron, ginger and frankincense open spicy and resinous. In the heart, myrrh, benzoin and rose bring a floral, sweet softness. The base of tonka bean, cedarwood and patchouli settles the scent onto a woody, warm footing.

Bois Martial

7.6

Givenchy · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Givenchy Bois Martial is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with a woody, slightly earthy base; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and sits further back for evenings. Pineapple sage, cedarwood and coconut palmwood read as one whole. Freshness and citrus come first, spice adds a dry edge, and the woody side and earthiness sit underneath, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Langé Glorius Day and Victorinox Snow Power have a close profile.

My Givenchy Dream

6.8

Givenchy · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy My Givenchy Dream is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance with a light sweet, fruity side; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with blackcurrant, Chinese lantern and clementine. Rose, lily of the valley and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. Amber, patchouli and sandalwood settle the scent on a slightly sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes that only a rough guide. Its fresh, youthful character is aimed at women. Mexx Mexx Woman (Eau de Toilette) and DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Amarige Ylang Ylang 2006

7.8

Givenchy · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy Amarige Ylang Ylang 2006 is a floral perfume for women, opening with neroli and petitgrain and moving into a heart of mimosa, gardenia and ylang-ylang; it has been discontinued. Neroli and petitgrain give a fresh start, then mimosa, gardenia and ylang-ylang take over. The scent stays floral throughout, softened by fruity and sweet tones with a spicy touch. The base of precious woods, sandalwood and amber settles into a woody, oriental, powdery finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Rich, sweet and powdery, it reads clearly feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Givenchy Amarige (Eau de Toilette) and Laura Biagiotti Venezia.