Eau De Givenchy

Eau De Givenchy, inspired by Givenchy Eau de Givenchy (2018)

Citrus comes first and in quantity: bergamot, lemon, orange and mandarin, with petitgrain adding the woody, leafy bitterness of orange-tree twigs. Bitter almond then gives the heart an unexpected marzipan edge, softened by orange blossom and neroli. White musks carry it to the end, clean and quiet, without any heavy base.

About the original

The name goes back to 1980, when Givenchy released its first Eau de Givenchy. In 2018 François Demachy re-created it as a musky citrus inspired by Hubert de Givenchy's Clos Fiorentina gardens, presented in a new cylindrical bottle. That 2018 version is the one Givenchy sells today and the reference for this scent. Givenchy describes it as a floral bouquet flooded with light, and some perfume reviewers liken it to a feminine cologne.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Givenchy stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Summer is where Givenchy places it, and its citrus-and-musk structure is light and airy. The almond gives it a little more character than a plain cologne. Rich, ambery perfumes are the opposite of what it offers.

Related scents

• Dior Escale à Portofino
• Tom Ford Neroli Portofino

Notes of the original fragrance, as published by the brand.

Top notes: Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lemon, Orange, Mandarin

Heart notes: Bitter Almond, Orange Blossom, Neroli

Base notes: White Musks

Bergamot, lemon and mandarin open fresh and zesty, petitgrain lending a green bitterness.

Bitter almond and orange blossom form the heart, slightly nutty and floral.

White musks give a soft, clean drydown.

Is this the 1980 or the 2018 Eau de Givenchy?

The 2018 version by François Demachy, which is the one Givenchy currently sells. The 1980 original came first under the same name; this page follows the 2018 re-creation.

Does Eau de Givenchy smell of almond?

A little. Bitter almond sits in the heart beside orange blossom, giving the citrus a faint marzipan note.

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Givenchy and Eau de Givenchy are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Givenchy in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.