Givenchy · 1980
Eau de Givenchy
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
bright citrus and green florals on sandalwood
Scent Notes
Fresh
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About This Perfume
Eau de Givenchy by Givenchy is a Floral fragrance for women. Eau de Givenchy was launched in 1980. Eau de Givenchy was created by Daniel Moliere and Daniel Hoffmann. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Honeysuckle, Narcissus, Jasmine, Orris Root, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Tuberose; base notes are Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Eau de Givenchy is the fragrance presented in 1980, in association with perfumer Daniel Moliere. It opens with the sparkling notes of grapefruit, accompanied by sweet and fresh notes of mandarin orange and bergamot, mint and red fruit. The middle notes add luscious and intensive scent of ylang-ylang, honeysuckle, pure jasmine, narcissus, tuberose, lily-of-the-valley, rose, cyclamen and orris root. Base notes introduce warm sandalwood, musk, cedar and oakmoss. The bottle is simple, elegant with a dark cap, in Hubert Givenchy’s favorite shade of dark blue, designed by Ateliers Dinand.
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Givenchy is a French designer house whose fragrance line spans the mainstream Gentleman and L'Interdit pillars plus older heritage compositions still in catalogue. Scendira lists 54 live Givenchy perfumes, avg 4., priced $38.50-$428.89 (avg $98.46). The catalogue leans feminine (27 feminine, 16 masculine, 6 unspecified, 5 unisex). Top families are Fresh (14), Floral (10), Gourmand (10) and Woody (9), with accord signature Woody, Floral, Sweet, Powdery, Fresh. Standout live picks include Insense (cool green basil, citrus fruits, soft florals), Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée (powdery iris with chestnut, woody whiskey warmth), Monsieur de Givenchy (cool lemon air, lavender breeze, green vetiver), Hot Couture Collection No.1 (sweet raspberry citrus with peppery floral warmth), and Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum Ambrée (powdery tobacco, sandalwood, nutmeg, vanilla warmth). Best if you want the Gentleman line or under-appreciated designer heritage.
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