- L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge — Floral, woody and amber; opens with ginger and blood orange and dries down to sandalwood and patchouli.
- Gentleman — Amber, woody and powdery; opens with bergamot and lavender and dries down to vetiver and amber.
- Gentleman Eau de Parfum — Vanilla, woody and warm spicy; opens with bergamot and black pepper and dries down to benzoin and black vanilla.
- Gentleman Society — Woody, aromatic and vanilla; opens with cardamom and sage and dries down to vanilla and palo santo.
- Irresistible — Woody, floral and rose; opens with pear and ambrette and dries down to cedarwood and blonde woods.
- L'Interdit Eau de Parfum — Floral, white floral and woody; opens with pear and bergamot and dries down to patchouli and vanilla.
- Pi — Amber, woody and aromatic; opens with mandarin and rosemary and dries down to benzoin and vanilla.
- Very Irresistible — Floral, warm spicy and musky; opens with cassia and lemon verbena and dries down to musk and vanilla.
What Givenchy smells like
Givenchy's fragrances lean woody, floral and amber. Most sit in the floral and woody families.
Notes that recur across the range: patchouli, vetiver, vanilla and bergamot. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 5 EDP and 3 EDT.
Where to start with Givenchy
Not sure which Givenchy to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 4 for men, 4 for women).
- Most loved: Givenchy Gentleman — the highest-rated Givenchy profile on SCNTMIX
- Longest lasting: Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge — longevity: excellent
- For warm weather: Givenchy Gentleman Society — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For cold weather and evenings: Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum — listed for fall and winter
- For the office: Givenchy Irresistible — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Givenchy
Because Givenchy's style leans woody and floral, it pairs well with a citrus or floral scent on top for lift. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Givenchy profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
Givenchy guides
Givenchy FAQ
What does Givenchy smell like?
Givenchy's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean woody, floral and amber, with patchouli, vetiver and vanilla coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Givenchy fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge has the strongest longevity rating (excellent). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which Givenchy fragrance is best for summer?
Givenchy Gentleman Society is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with cardamom and sage.
Where can I buy or sample Givenchy?
Each Givenchy profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.
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