| Established by Herbert de Givenchy, born in Beauvais France in 1927. Fashion designer; established House of Givenchy in 1952 at 3 avenue Georges V, Paris and Parfums Givenchy in 1957. Jacques Fath and Lisa Schiaparelli worked for him. 1986 becomes part of Louis Vuitton Moet Chandon. Retired in 1995 | ||||||
| L’Interdit | Parfums Givenchy | 1957 |
(The Forbidden One) Signature fragrance; a tribute to Aubrey Hepburn, created by Francis Fabron of Roure, a soft classical floral-aldehyde edp with top notes of pepper, clove mandarin, strawberry, peach and galbanum, heart notes of rose, jasmine, jonquil, lily of the valley, narcissus, ylang-ylang and orris, on base notes of tonka, bean, sandalwood, vetiver, benzoin, amber and frankincense; classified B5f. | |||
| Le De | Parfums Givenchy | 1957 |
A classical floral bouquet parfum, classified B3f | |||
| Le De | Parfums Givenchy | 1957 |
An edt | |||
| Monsieur de Givenchy | Parfums Givenchy | 1959 |
A classical citrus edt, classified A1m. | |||
| Monsieur de Givenchy | Parfums Givenchy | 1959 |
As above but as an after shave lotion | |||
| Rose des Vents | Parfums Givenchy | 1959 |
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| Le de Givenchy | Parfums Givenchy | 1965 |
A floral fragrance with notes of orange flower, incense, coriander, jasmine, violet leaf, lily of the valley, rose, sandalwood and musk. | |||
| Givenchy III | Parfums Givenchy | 1970 |
Created by IFF; a fresh green mossy woods chypre parfum with top notes of bergamot and mandarin, heart notes of lily of the valley, hyacinth, rose and jasmine; base notes of oak moss, sandalwood and patchouli, classified D5f. Presented in a flacon designed by Pierre Dinand | |||
| Gentleman | Parfums Givenchy | 1974 |
A woody amber edt, classified E6m | |||
| Givenchy Gentleman | Parfums Givenchy | 1975 |
A rich mossy chypre edt with notes of pepper, cinnamon, patchouli and leather | |||
| Eau de Givenchy | Parfums Givenchy | 1980 |
Created by Givaudan; a green-floral-fruity edt with top notes of bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and basil with heart notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang, tuberose and narcissus with woody base notes, classified B4f. Presented in a bottle designed by Pierre Dinand | |||
| Ysatis | Parfums Givenchy | 1984 |
Created by Dominique Ropion then still with Roure, with over 100 notes; a fresh white flower semi-oriental parfum with top notes of ylang-ylang, orange blossom and mandarin; heart notes of jasmine, rose, tuberose and iris; on base notes of oak moss, patchouli, sandalwood, cloves, bay rum and frankincense, classified F1f. About the name; some say Ysatis is Aphrodite’s child or a fierce Viking with flowing golden hair leading her tribe into a new world: both exotic and mystical. Presented in a prize winning deep-set vertical faceted bottle designed by Pierre Dinand. It is still one of the world’s top selling perfumes. (2000) | |||
| Xeryus | Parfums Givenchy | 1986 |
Created by Firmenich; an aromatic masculine edt with top notes of bergamot and grapefruit, heart notes of rose, jasmine, violet, cinnamon and coriander with base notes of musk, amber, moss and leather, classified E3m. Presented in a bottle designed by Pierre Dinand | |||
| Amarige | Parfums Givenchy | 1991 |
Created by Dominique Ropion of Roure; a crisp fruity floral-oriental parfum with top notes of tangerine, violet and rosewood, heart notes of gardenia, mimosa, red fruits and ylang-ylang, and base notes of ambergris, precious woods, musk and vanilla. The name is an anagram of the French word ‘mariage’ meaning marriage. Presented in a bottle designed by Serge Mansau | |||
| Amarige | Parfums Givenchy | 1991 |
As above but as an edt | |||
| Insensé | Parfums Givenchy | 1993 |
A floral edt with top notes of black currants, mandarin and artemisia, heart notes of basil, marigold, magnolia, lily of the valley, orris, geranium, petitgrain and frankincense on base notes of vetiver, sandalwood, myrrh, musk and ambergris. Presented in a simple clear glass bottle with ribbed sides and opaline cap designed by Atelier Dinand. About the name: ‘When he’s lost his heart, and then his head, the French say he’s Insense!' | |||
| Fleur d’Interdit | Parfums Givenchy | 1994 |
A fresh floral aqua edp with notes of orris, cyclamen, lilac, gardenia, rose and lily of the valley, moss, cedar and sandalwood | |||
| Insensé Ultramarine (for men/pour homme) | Parfums Givenchy | 1994 |
A fresh marine fougère edt with top notes of bergamot, melon and black current, heart notes of galbanum, mint leaves, cardamom, cloves and sage on base notes of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and tobacco. Presented in a simple clear glass bottle with ribbed sides and deep blue cap designed by Atelier Dinand | |||
| Fairy Amarige | Parfums Givenchy | 1995 |
A limited edition | |||
| Xeryus Rouge | Parfums Givenchy | 1995 |
An oriental floral masculine edt with notes of fresh green fruit, aromatic spices, ocean accords, oriental leather, honeydew, vanilla, and woods. Presented in a bottle designed by Pierre Dinand. According to Givenchy, its fragrance expresses men's sensuality & passion. The fragrance itself is more contemporary than original "Xerius" and was marketed at the 25 to 45 age range | |||
| Organza | Parfums Givenchy | 1996 |
Created by Sophie Labbe a floral oriental edp with top notes of sap, bergamot, cassis, orange flower and rosewood, heart notes of gardenia, tuberose, honeysuckle, ylang-ylang, peony, mace and nutmeg on base notes of vanilla, amber, cedar, guaîac wood, sandalwood, orris and musk. Presented in a bottle designed by Serge Mansau | |||
| Extra Vagance d’Amarige | Parfums Givenchy | 1998 |
May; a ‘sister’ fragrance to 'Amarige'; created by Michel Girard, a fresh green floral edt with top notes of green mandarin, tagetes, pink peppercorn and nettle, heart notes of jasmine, orange blossom, wisteria, wild strawberry and violet leaves on base notes of sandalwood, cedar, ambrox and black iris. The launch advertisement was of the model Eva Herzigova wearing an immaculate décolleté gown designed by Alexander McQueen who had become Givenchy’s chief designer in 1996. Also to launch the fragrance a copy of Eva’s tattoo in the form of a transfer impregnated with the edt was given away free with every bottle purchased. Presented in bottle designed by Serge Mansau | |||
| Organza Indécence | Parfums Givenchy | 1999 |
September: a woody oriental edp with notes of mandarin, nutmeg, cardamom, bergamot, carnation, cinnamon, rose, orris, cedar, sandalwood, oak moss and labdanum, presented in a bottle designed by Serge Mansau | |||
| Pi | Parfums Givenchy | 1999 |
May: named after the mathematical number discovered by Archimedes, a woody masculine oriental edt with top notes of tangerine, neroli and nasturtium, heart notes of galbanum, rosemary, basil and tarragon on base notes of pine needles, Guaîac wood, benzoin and vanilla. A limited edition bottle of Pi, "Original Code" was launched in 2005; the bottle features an engraved bronzed veneer | |||
| Pi | Parfums Givenchy | 1999 |
As above but as an after shave | |||
| Greenergy | Parfums Givenchy | 1999 |
A mossy wood masculine edt | |||
| Oblique - Fast Forward (FFWD) | Parfums Givenchy | 2000 |
A green floral unisex fragrance created by Nathalie Lorson | |||
| Oblique - Play | Parfums Givenchy | 2000 |
A fruity floral fragrance with notes of citrus, soft florals,vanilla, woods and musk; created by J.C.Delville and P Gorain | |||
| Oblique Rewind (RWD) | Parfums Givenchy | 2000 |
May: created by Ilias Ermenedis, a sweet fruity floral fragrance with notes of bergamot, cherry, honey, jasmine, sandalwood, cedar, amber and patchouli. | |||
| Hot Couture | Parfums Givenchy | 2001 |
April: a fruity floral parfum with notes of bergamot, orange, raspberry, black pepper, magnolia, vetiver, sandalwood, amber and musk. Presented in a bottle designed by Serge Mansau | |||
| Hot Couture | Parfums Givenchy | 2001 |
As above but as an edp | |||
| Hot Couture | Parfums Givenchy | 2001 |
As above but as an edt | |||
| Givenchy pour Homme | Parfums Givenchy | 2002 |
April; a woody citrus edt with notes of tangerine, grapefruit, spices, cedar and olibanum wood | |||
| Givenchy pour Homme | Parfums Givenchy | 2002 |
As above but as an after shave; 'Lotion Après Rasage' | |||
| Eau Torride | Parfums Givenchy | 2002 |
An edt with top notes of mandarin and lemon, heart notes of Arabian jasmine on base notes of sandalwood | |||
| Into the Blue | Parfums Givenchy | 2002 |
A limited edition; created by Mark Buxton and Emilie Bevierre; a green floral edt with notes of bergamot, sweet pea, white flowers and soft woods | |||
| My Couture | Parfums Givenchy | 2002 |
A ‘light’ version of 'Hot Couture'; presented in a bottle designed by Serge Mansau | |||
| Amarige D’Amour | Parfums Givenchy | 2003 |
A fruity floral edt with notes of tangerine, blackcurrant, sweet pea, jasmine, rose, amber and sandalwood. Presented in a bottle designed by Serge Mansau | |||
| Ysatis Iris | Parfums Givenchy | 2004 |
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| Givenchy pour Homme - Blue Label | Parfums Givenchy | 2004 |
An edt | |||
| Blue Label pour homme | Parfums Givenchy | 2004 |
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| Very Irrésistible for Men | Parfums Givenchy | 2005 |
August. Created by Pierre Wargnye; with notes of notes of grapefruit peel, mint, sesame seed, mocha, hazelnut wood, and Virginia cedar. Their 22nd men's fragrance | |||
| Very Irrésistible Givenchy Sensual Eau de Parfum | Parfums Givenchy | 2005 |
July. Created by International Flavors and Fragrances' Dominique Ropion, a five-pointed aromatic floral with top notes of green, apple and pear; heart notes of Liv Tyler Rose, centifloria, peony, and fantasia, on base notes of star anise, sweet-smelling grass, patchouli and vanilla | |||
| My Givenchy | Parfums Givenchy | 2005 |
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| Lovely Prism | Parfums Givenchy | 2006 |
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| Eau de Givenchy Porte-clefs parfumé | Parfums Givenchy | An edt | ||||
| Gentleman | Parfums Givenchy | An after shave | ||||
| Grasebon | Parfums Givenchy | Launched at the older children’s market | ||||
| Insensé Ultramarine for Her | Parfums Givenchy | |||||
| L’Interdit | Parfums Givenchy | As above but as an edt | ||||
| Organza First Light | Parfums Givenchy | |||||
| Very Irrésistible Givenchy | Parfums Givenchy | An edt | ||||
| Xeryus | Parfums Givenchy | As above but as an after shave | ||||
| Ysatis | Parfums Givenchy | As above as an edt | ||||
| Eau de Vétiver | Parfums Givenchy | A masculine green fragrance | ||||
| Givenchy III | Parfums Givenchy | As above but as an edp | ||||
| Givenchy III | Parfums Givenchy | As above but as an edt | ||||
| Givenchy pour Homme Travel | Parfums Givenchy | An edt presented in a red flask | ||||
| Irresistible | Parfums Givenchy | Prefix 'Very' | ||||
| Monsieur de Givenchy Haute Concentration | Parfums Givenchy | |||||
| Pi Fraîche | Parfums Givenchy | A masculine edt | ||||
| Pi Fraîche | Parfums Givenchy | An after shave | ||||
| First Lady | Parfums Givenchy | |||||
| Gap Him/Lui | Parfums Givenchy | |||||
| Vétiver | Parfums Givenchy | |||||
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