Which perfume is this?
Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum
Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum is a floral woody fragrance that contrasts white flowers with dark earthy woods.
Identifying the correct edition
L'Interdit Rouge Ultime is a separate edition featuring a cocoa-shell extract in its own description. That note should not be assigned to the original EDP.
Notes are not the chemical formula
A fragrance category describes an olfactory direction, not exact ingredient percentages or a universal number of wear hours. Marketing notes and the ingredient declaration are different information.
Official scent notes explained
Calabrian bergamot and ginger
The brand places bergamot and fresh Madagascar ginger at the opening, pairing citrus and spice.
Orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose
Tunisian orange blossom, Indian jasmine sambac and tuberose make up the prominent white-floral heart.
Patchouli and vetiver
Indonesian patchouli and Haitian vetiver contribute the woody-earthy base in contrast to the luminous florals.
A fragrance category describes an olfactory direction, not exact ingredient percentages or a universal number of wear hours. Marketing notes and the ingredient declaration are different information.
How does it smell?
Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum is a floral woody fragrance that contrasts white flowers with dark earthy woods.
Fragrance family and accords
What does the family describe?
The brand places bergamot and fresh Madagascar ginger at the opening, pairing citrus and spice. Tunisian orange blossom, Indian jasmine sambac and tuberose make up the prominent white-floral heart. Indonesian patchouli and Haitian vetiver contribute the woody-earthy base in contrast to the luminous florals.
Notes are not the chemical formula
A fragrance category describes an olfactory direction, not exact ingredient percentages or a universal number of wear hours. Marketing notes and the ingredient declaration are different information.
How do editions differ?
Why edition names matter
L'Interdit Rouge Ultime is a separate edition featuring a cocoa-shell extract in its own description. That note should not be assigned to the original EDP.
How to sample and choose
A useful comparison method
Test the scent first on paper and then on skin where possible. Revisit it after the opening and compare different editions on separate strips.
Personal perception varies
Compare L'Interdit EDP and Rouge Ultime separately, noticing how the latter's cocoa facet changes the floral impression.
Frequently asked questions
Which official notes are highlighted?
Calabrian bergamot and ginger؛ Orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose؛ Patchouli and vetiver
Are the notes the full ingredients?
A fragrance category describes an olfactory direction, not exact ingredient percentages or a universal number of wear hours. Marketing notes and the ingredient declaration are different information.
How do I identify this edition?
L'Interdit Rouge Ultime is a separate edition featuring a cocoa-shell extract in its own description. That note should not be assigned to the original EDP.
How should I sample this scent?
Compare L'Interdit EDP and Rouge Ultime separately, noticing how the latter's cocoa facet changes the floral impression.
Key takeaways
Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum is a floral woody fragrance that contrasts white flowers with dark earthy woods.
Compare L'Interdit EDP and Rouge Ultime separately, noticing how the latter's cocoa facet changes the floral impression.
Related reading
Existing review · Givenchy L'Interdit Rouge Ultime · Perfume encyclopedia
Jasmine in perfumery · Patchouli in perfumery · Vetiver in perfumery