Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy by Givenchy

Thanks to Mercedes’s question, I’m reviewing this magnificent fragrance again; it’s fresh and delicate. If I had to use one adjective, it would be romantic; it smells like first love, fresh, without pretence or wounds. Despite seeming naive, it’s not a sweet childish juice; it’s resolutely elegant. I have a vial and remember thinking it was Audrey Hepburn’s scent when I spilled some on my arm. While others connect it to L’Interdit, to me it smells more like the fragility of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. It opens with very fragrant and sweet mandarin, like ripe fruit, with hints of lemon and green lime, mutating into deep, fresh roses—not powdery, but citrusy and green (they remind me of the smell of spring in my grandmother’s garden, where she grew five varieties of roses, jasmine, neroli, lilies, and carnations); lightly covered in dew, a rose garden at summer dawn, fresh, soft, and natural. In the end, the roses leave their citrus aspect and yield to white musk and a tonka that adds depth to the flowers’ youthful appearance. A feminine, delicate, and subtle perfume, profoundly beautiful and without stridency. Delicate trail (barely on the skin) and longevity between 2 to 5 hours.

The opening is citrusy, green, and slightly strong; the basil with lemon is noticeable. Then it calms down, leaving the basil but making way for exquisite roses. They aren’t naive roses; they have presence and elegance. The musk and tonka bean in the dry-down give it personality and depth, making it classic and vintage, very different from the sweet vanilla scents of today. Best for daytime, perhaps at the office. I imagine a classic yet fresh woman, responsible, delicate, and feminine with firmness and charm. It doesn’t last long; after three hours, it’s barely on the skin.

I tried it yesterday and it caught me by surprise; the simple bottle was next to a celebrity one, but I chose this based on the name. It is classic yet modern, a fresh rose. The opening is very citrusy, almost bitter, then the rose emerges, slightly talc-like but fresh. The dry-down is very pleasant and wearable, with an air of vintage colognes from the past. I have liked it for late spring and early summer due to its luminosity, ideal for daytime work or informal night outings.

I tried it recently and was surprised. Its simple bottle was next to a flashy celebrity one, but I preferred this by name. It’s a classic yet modern scent, a fresh rose. The opening is very citrusy, almost bitter, then the rose emerges, slightly talc-like but fresh. The dry-down is very pleasant and wearable, with an air of vintage, like old colognes. I like it for late spring and early summer due to its brightness, for work or informal evening outings.

I was very eager to try it; lately I have been attracted to several perfumes from this brand and based on the notes I thought I would love it, but it is not my style. It smells very musky, like vintage soap, I do not know if it is due to the rose and double musk, although it lasts a long time on the skin. If you do not enjoy rose or soapy scents, it is really not for you.

I was dying to try it; lately I’ve been obsessed with several scents from this brand, and judging by the notes, I thought it would be my perfume, but it’s not my style. It smells very musky, like vintage soap; I’m not sure if it’s the rose and double musk, but it lasts incredibly long on the skin. If you don’t like roses or soapy scents, just forget it.

To me, it has perfume quality, even though it’s an eau de cologne. I love well-balanced citrus notes without being strident, along with neroli and roses. The bottle is sober and classic. It’s a delicate and feminine fragrance, designed for everyday wear and summer. As it doesn’t follow current trends, it’s hard to find.

I do not know how to explain how delicious this perfume is: it is citrusy and floral from start to finish. It is not simply a commonly fresh citrus, it is very feminine. Despite being light, it has good longevity. Fantastic.

Red, white and pink roses with a sweet hint, not vanilla but dark sugar or honey, with mandarins. Good longevity but low sillage. Nevertheless, it is delicate and exquisite. A feminine, fresh and youthful perfume.

I loved it, although it sounded identical to the Cacharel Scarlett I already own. It leaves a sweet honey and orange scent, very delicious.