11
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Insense
masculine
Created by Daniel Moliere
Insense by Givenchy is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Insense was launched in 1993. The nose behind this fragrance is Daniel Moliere. Top notes are Aldehydes, Black Currant, Lavender, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Iris; base note is Fir.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
34%
Win
100%
Spr
62%
Sum
63%
Fall
Day & Night
99%
Day
44%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
937 votes
4.45
Love it
57061%
Like it
28230%
OK
253%
Dislike
586%
Hate it
20%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 60 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Insense (specifically Insense Ultramarine) received minimal discussion in this community sample, with brief mentions suggesting it's a light, fruity beach fragrance with a dominant watermelon note. The limited engagement indicates it's not a major focal point in the r/fragrance community, though those who mentioned it noted its casual, warm-weather appeal rather than critical flaws.
Strengths
- Versatile and works well in warm weather
- Unique almond/liqueur-like sweetness
- Good introductory fragrance for younger collectors
Weaknesses
- Limited mentions suggest niche appeal
- Watermelon note may be too fruity/beachy for some
- Not widely discussed in the community
Best for
Beach/summer casual wearWarm weather occasionsYounger fragrance enthusiasts
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
