L’Interdit Eau de Parfum by Givenchy
Women 2018
Description
Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2018, this composition was created by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Fanny Bal. Its olfactive structure unfolds with pear and bergamot in the top notes; neroli, orange blossom and sambac jasmine in the heart; and patchouli, vanilla, ambroxan and vetiver in the base.
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Leading answer Love it
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Season
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Time of day
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About L’Interdit Eau de Parfum
Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2018, this composition was created by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Fanny Bal. Its olfactive structure unfolds with pear and bergamot in the top notes; neroli, orange blossom and sambac jasmine in the heart; and patchouli, vanilla, ambroxan and vetiver in the base.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts White flowers Woods and mosses Spices Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
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Sillage
Leading answer Strong
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Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
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Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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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.
What a lot of personality it has! Do not buy blindly. Upon trying it, I fell in love instantly. It is elegant, not for every day or climate, it is super nocturnal and can be invasive. I absolutely love it and I keep coming back to it.
I tried it to buy it until I noticed that cherry gum smell and changed my mind.
Honestly, it could be my perfume for life. It is a deep floral; the white flowers are elegant and convey luxury. It moves you up the social ladder, it smells like an expensive woman. It has presence, sophistication and character. It is feminine, intense and unforgettable. Refined and powerful, I love it without reservations.
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.
It is very feminine, with exquisite neroli notes blended beautifully. It works well both day and night. It could serve as a signature scent, though it does feel a bit heavy in the heat.
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.
I own both the first and last editions. Since this one is currently discounted, I prefer using Fakhar by Lattafa, which lasts over six hours. Given the price, it simply isn’t worth it.
I had been wanting this fragrance for months. It is creamy, elegant, feminine, and sexy; the neroli notes are absolutely stunning. Initially, you detect the pear and a subtle bergamot, before evolving into a blend of neroli, jasmine, and patchouli. If you are a fan of florals, you will love it; I enjoy that it feels a little mature, although younger fragrance enthusiasts might not be as keen. Longevity and projection are 10/10; it lasts for hours and projects well. It is expensive but a great investment for any collection. Ideal for daily wear, work, dates, or meetings, though it also looks good at night.
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.
It’s a bit too much for my mother, but my sister and I agree: it smells like grandma.
Mine. It’s my go-to scent. I wear it all day and all night.
Sounds lovely, but on my skin it fades in a jiffy.
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.
Creamy and sensual neroli, perfect for fresh days or going out at night.
My perfume for over three years now. It goes with everything, is well-balanced, and is super sexy.
Top fragrance. Works well day and night and leaves a nice trail.
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.
Impressive for both day and night wear.
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.
I never thought I could like something so floral, nor had I noticed it before, but suddenly it won my heart.
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.
The scent is delicious; I am especially enamoured by the pear note.
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.
It is the most praised perfume I own, lasting over 10 hours, it is super feminine, sensual and flirtatious; the neroli and vanilla stand out with a touch of white flowers. 10/10.
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 it first came out I ignored it, thinking it was another one of those fruity-floral things. A few years ago I bought its flanker, Millésime, and I loved it. This year I saw it at half price and thought: why not? Ahh, what a beauty! Those juicy nerolis. I fell in love and now I use both. They are not that similar; the original is less sweet, I even feel it is fresher. Everyone wears it but I do not mind. A must have.
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).
The truth is the perfume is super commercial, at least in Argentina half the town has it, just like La Vie Est Belle. The bad thing is you cannot stand out. The good thing is it does not fail, everyone likes it, it is rich, it has a lot of white flower scent with a sweet and sour pear note very well achieved. It is strong and a bit invasive, it enters the room before you, so I recommend wearing it at night and in autumn or winter, because in summer it feels too dense.
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.