Live Irrésistible by Givenchy

Live Irresistible smells of fruit and honey, very cheerful and flirtatious; it seems more mature to me than the Very Irresistible line. The lily note jars me, as it smells like burnt caramel on my skin, just like in Brit Rhythm Floral, but the tropical fruits (pineapple and passion fruit) dominate, juicy and honeyed. The projection is excellent, very noticeable and long-lasting.

For those who believe it is tropical due to the listed notes, IT IS NOT! It is powdery floral, lots of talc and flowers, nothing fruity or sweet. It is too generic, something you have smelled a thousand times with other perfumes. I had high expectations but it is disappointing.

It is a heavy fruity opening where pineapple and sweet passion fruit dominate; I don’t detect the flowers, but after a while it becomes heavy, perhaps due to the pepper which remains spicy on skin and clothes. It doesn’t work for me in summer, it overwhelms me, but it is delicious in autumn and winter. The trail is strong and lasts over 10 hours or soaks into clothes for days.

At first it smells fresh and fruity, but it lasts only seconds. Then it becomes heavy; on my skin the amber stands out, it is powdery, talc-like and strong. In the air it is cloyingly sweet. I would use it in cool climates because it suffocates in the heat. It smells different on paper than on skin.

I arrived expecting a potent pineapple, but it wasn’t like that. The opening is powdery floral with a bit of fruit, and in the base the praline and vanilla. Nothing more; it is something I have smelled elsewhere. I was led by the reviews and I don’t know if it is my skin, but the pineapple does not exist. I was let down. It is not bad, but it is just another one of the crowd.

I tested it in-store and it seemed identical to what I smelled: starts serious, fresh and powdery, then turns sweet and nostalgic like Jeanne Arthes’ Amore Mio Forever. Later, it loses the freshness and becomes a milky, coffee scent, just like Floral Shock – think coffee with milk. Ideal for winter, and at the end, red fruits with vanilla remain, reminiscent of Nina Rouge Extra. It’s sweet and lovely; I hope it performs the same in the bottle. It will be the first Givenchy in my collection.

It’s sweet and tropical due to the notes, but extremely spiced. The pepper is very prominent, and when it dries, it becomes woody and spiced, quite unisex. To repeat: yes, it’s sweet and tropical, with a strong citrus phase from the passion fruit (I’m Colombian and know it well, it’s very noticeable), grapefruit and orange. The pineapple brings that tropical sweetness. When it dries, a hint of praline and vanilla accompanies the citrus and fruits, followed by that intense, woody, spiced pepper note that can tickle the nose, hehe.

It’s delicious, although being fruity, it’s not that simple. It must be worn lightly because if you apply too much, it becomes damaged; it’s very strong and cloying. Sweet to the point of no return; on my skin, what stands out most is the pineapple and the peach. In heat, it’s difficult to handle unless outdoors, and again, few sprays. I recommend testing it several times because the first time it wasn’t what I expected, but then I grew fond of it. Excellent performance, longevity and trail.

A delicious sweet fruity fragrance; I really miss the orange with the praline. I recommend it for cold weather because the trail is potent and in the heat it can be overwhelming. Good longevity, lasting 5 to 8 hours comfortably. The sharp touch of pepper is noticeable. A great discovery.

Givenchy Live Irrésistible: the first from the line I tried and the scent hit me hard. With that bottle, I expected something more floral and sweet, but not on my skin. What stands out most is the pepper mixed with praline over an amber base. It has power; I see it very well for autumn and winter, good trail and longevity. I won’t buy it because although it smells good, it’s not a scent I need in my collection; perhaps I’ll try it again in colder weather.

Smells like ripe pineapple, super fruity and sweet, perfect for summer. At first it gives me a sneeze and feels a bit heavy, but then I absolutely love it. It’s casual, great to wear with light clothing. Lasts forever on skin and clothes. Delicious!

What a wonderful perfume! Pineapple, praline, roses and patchouli… sweet but sophisticated. It accompanies me all day and is versatile. As I love potent scents, I wear it in summer thanks to the tropical pineapple note, without being a simple splash. I don’t like soft freshies, but for those seeking power, it’s excellent for summer and other seasons thanks to the patchouli. The sweetness is well-balanced.

I was gifted it and oh dear… I only detect pepper and patchouli in industrial quantities. It doesn’t smell fruity or floral at all. A pity.

I love the Live Irresistible line: it’s sparkling and youthful without being childish or cheap. It smells of praline, roses and pineapple, sweet but dry and refined. I wear it almost daily.

At first I felt cloyed because I don’t like very sweet fragrances. But then I fell in love with that mix of pineapple and roses. I finished a 30ml bottle and bought the largest size. I recommend it for all ages.