Givenchy · 1959
Monsieur de Givenchy Eau de Toilette
Longevity
Variesreports split · 40 people
Projection
Softreports split
Worn by
Mostly menmost often worn by
fresh
uplifting
cool lemon air, lavender breeze, green vetiver
Scent Notes
Woody / Mossy
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What the community says
Above all, clean
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 40 describe how long it lasts, 32 how far it projects and 24 how it smells. Most other posts only name Monsieur de Givenchy.
How long it lasts40 people
Mixed reports on wear time
about half say it fades quickly
about 2 in 5 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it fades quickly, and about 2 in 5 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects
Early reports (32 people): stays close
In words
Early reports, from 32 people so far, suggest it stays close to the skin.
Good to know
Fades quickly for manySniff firstof 40
say it fades quickly, 10% say it lasts a long time
Also worth knowing
Compliments
3%
3% of people wearing it get compliments (34).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
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Summary in words
Givenchy Monsieur de Givenchy: what people say about it.
In short: Above all, clean.
Most often worn by men.
Mixed reports on wear time (40 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it fades quickly, and about 2 in 5 say it lasts a moderate time.
Early reports (32 people): stays close: Early reports, from 32 people so far, suggest it stays close to the skin.
Fades quickly for many: 50% of 40 say it fades quickly, 10% say it lasts a long time. Worth a sniff first.
3% of people wearing it get compliments (34).
Perfumes people say smell alike: Pour Monsieur by Chanel (61% of voters); Eau Sauvage by Dior (60% of voters).
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 80+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think cool lemon air, lavender breeze, green vetiver: that is Givenchy Monsieur de Givenchy. It opens with Italian lemon, moves into provençal lavender and settles on Indonesian vetiver. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de toilette is best in spring, summer and fall and is a daytime scent. A good pick for casual days. Released in 1959.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: fresh is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike citrus fragrances.
Around $75.
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The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
The Brand
Givenchy
Givenchy is a French designer house whose fragrance line spans the Gentleman and L'Interdit lines plus older heritage compositions still in the catalogue. The catalogue holds 110+ Givenchy perfumes at about $15 to $429. Three names stand out in the community data: Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge, Givenchy L'Interdit and Givenchy Irresistible Givenchy.
How the top picks smell
Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge (Eau de Parfum, 2021) opens with ginger and blood orange and ends on sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver; overall it reads as creamy white flowers, ginger sparkle and peppery warmth. For Givenchy L'Interdit (1957), expect powdery floral and green fruit in soft musk: aldehydes and peach up top, musk, amber and sandalwood underneath. Givenchy Irresistible Givenchy (Eau de Parfum, 2020) comes across as soft pear cream with powdery floral rose, with pear and Ecuadorian ambrette seed absolute at the start and musky notes, blond woods and Virginia cedar at the base.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like cool lemon air, lavender breeze, green vetiver. It opens with Italian lemon, moves into provençal lavender and settles on Indonesian vetiver.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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