Givenchy L'Interdit Intense EDP

Introduction

Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense, launched in 2020, takes the DNA of the original L'Interdit and amplifies it into something richer and more daring. Perfumers Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Fanny Bal collaborated to darken the fragrance's soul with a striking roasted sesame accord that adds an unexpected gourmand warmth to the white floral heart. The result is a fragrance that is simultaneously familiar and surprising.

Fragrance Journey

Top Notes: Black Pepper and Orange Blossom Heart Notes: Tuberose, Sesame and Orange Blossom Base Notes: Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver

Black pepper provides a sharp, piquant opening that injects energy and confidence, balanced by the sweetness of orange blossom. As the fragrance opens up, the tuberose heart emerges — deep, narcotic and sensual — wrapped in a distinctive roasted sesame note that gives this flanker its unique character. The combination is both unusual and compelling, evoking warmth and intimacy. The base of Madagascar vanilla deepens the richness further, while patchouli and vetiver provide the earthy counterbalance that keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying.

Performance

L'Interdit Intense lives up to its name with impressive longevity of eight to ten hours and strong, enveloping projection. Sillage is rich and memorable. This is a predominantly evening fragrance, best suited to autumn and winter or to warm climates's cooler, drier season. The vanilla and roasted sesame notes can become very prominent in high heat, so application should be conservative in daytime tropical conditions. Suited to women aged 22 and above.

Best Occasions

Date nights, formal dinners, evening events, cocktail parties, romantic occasions and any moment where a bold, sensual statement is desired. The roasted sesame-tuberose accord makes this one of the most distinctive evening fragrances available.

Climate & Wear Advice

in warm climates's heat, L'Interdit Intense should be approached with caution during peak daytime hours. The vanilla and sesame accord can project very strongly in temperatures above 30°C — limit application to one or two sprays for daytime outings. The fragrance truly comes alive in the evening: in hot climates's balmy nights or during the dry season, the tuberose-vanilla-patchouli accord is extraordinarily compelling. Air-conditioned environments — restaurants, event halls, offices — allow this fragrance to project at its most balanced and seductive. For maximum impact on a cool warm-climate evening, three sprays on pulse points is ideal.