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Hot Couture Collection No.1
feminine
Hot Couture Collection No.1 by Givenchy is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Hot Couture Collection No.1 was launched in 2000. Top notes are Raspberry, Bergamot and Orange; middle notes are Pepper, Magnolia and Vetiver; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Givenchy introduced its 21st Hot Couture perfume on the eve of the 21st century. Hot Couture Collection No.1 is a sensual floral with with a fruity bergamot, orange and rasberry note. The heart notes include magnolia and vetiver with a touch of black pepper. The base is gentle and warm due to sandalwood, amber and musk. It was created in 2000.
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Best Season
99%
Win
44%
Spr
28%
Sum
77%
Fall
Day & Night
61%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,191 votes
4.37
Love it
65355%
Like it
41735%
OK
252%
Dislike
958%
Hate it
10%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 10 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Hot Couture No.1 is a divisive fragrance with devoted fans who wear it as a signature scent for years, but equally strong detractors who find it overly sweet, chemical, and unsuitable. The fragrance is highly memorable and skin chemistry dependent, performing dramatically differently on different wearers.
Strengths
- Memorable and distinctive scent that stays with you
- Generates strong personal connections and loyalty in fans
- Highly rated on Fragrantica with 1000+ votes
- Signature scent potential for the right person
Weaknesses
- Very sweet and cloying, not universally appealing
- Chemical undertones that some find off-putting
- Highly skin chemistry dependent - smells different on different people
- Can be polarizing and age-inappropriate for some
Best for
Young women seeking feminine, sweet fragrancesEvening wear and special occasionsThose who appreciate bold, candy-like scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
