L’Interdit Eau de Parfum by Givenchy

I wanted to try it for its elegance and pleasantness, but the sample was a disaster 😟. It smells like clogged flowers, very ‘grandma’ style, like Shalimar. It doesn’t last even two hours and I went to wash my wrists, although fortunately it came off easily.

I tried it to buy it until I noticed that cherry gum smell and changed my mind.

Not for me. It has a note I hate: it smells like old lipstick. It is very subjective, but it smells dated, invasive to me and gives me a headache. It lasts and projects a lot.

I was gifted a sample and upon trying it, I found it quite strong; the neroli notes are very prominent. The longevity and trail are good, making it suitable for formal occasions, but I wouldn’t recommend over-spraying as it can become overwhelming. I wouldn’t buy it myself as it doesn’t suit my personality; it feels more like a fragrance for women.

It smells delicious, but be warned: it is only suitable for autumn and winter. In the heat, it can be overpowering. It is a potent white floral with significant projection, feminine yet characterful. It is incredibly versatile, suitable for day or night, and lasts for ages. Definitely one of my favourites.

Mine. It’s my go-to scent. I wear it all day and all night.

I can’t stand this smell; I don’t understand how people receive compliments. It smells cheap and overpowering, nothing elegant. I bought a small bottle and didn’t even finish it; it was so heavy it wasn’t even suitable for scenting the house. If this is what neroli is, then for me it’s a no.

My perfume for over three years now. It goes with everything, is well-balanced, and is super sexy.

I’ve never been told so many nice things about a perfume before. It’s become my signature. It lasts for hours and is gorgeous. I adore it.

My favourite for special occasions. It’s sweet, has a good trail, lasts days on clothes and about 7 to 12 hours on the skin according to others. I find the heart slightly soapy yet addictive, and the base very sexy. Honestly, I love it; it’s super sweet without being cloying, and I adore how long it lasts. It’s heavy, perfect for a date or something special.

It is very similar to the Rouge from the same line, but softer and more wearable for everyday; I love it, it is exquisite like its little brother, ideal for wearing all the time and totally timeless.

It is beautiful, a classic and one of my favourites. I have noticed it on several people and it always smells different, but I love it. I cannot identify the notes well, but it gives me the sensation of violet sweets when first sprayed; the girls love it and for me it is more than enough.

I have the mini version because I want to buy another; it is a white floral in every sense but very, very strong and it becomes too overpowering (in my case); it is one of those perfumes that gives me a headache (it must be a specific note) because I normally tolerate intense scents. I am not saying it smells bad, just it is not my style, I would not wear it. It is similar, almost identical, to Lattafa’s Fakhar Rosé and much cheaper; if you do not want to risk spending a lot, use that without any problem. Besides, I feel it has something masculine. In general it is a good perfume, just it is not for me.

When I sprayed it it smelled wonderful, of flowers and wood, I thought it very elegant. A few minutes passed and all the aroma that made it sophisticated evaporated; on my skin the vanilla stands out too much (probably my pH), it smells too sweet and vanilla-like until it gives me a headache (if you like vanilla you will probably like it, but I hate it).

I could not stand it, it smells like cigarettes to me. I feel nothing of the fruity note, a fiasco! I have My Way and it is definitely a gem next to this fragrance. For me it is a resounding NO.