20
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
L'Interdit
feminine
Created by Francis Fabron
L'Interdit by Givenchy is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. L'Interdit was launched in 1957. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Fabron. Top notes are Aldehydes, Strawberry, Spices, Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris, Violet, Narcissus, Orris Root, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Benzoin, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.
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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
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
646 votes
4.16
Love it
27543%
Like it
26942%
OK
355%
Dislike
6210%
Hate it
51%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 19 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The L'Interdit line has a dedicated fanbase, particularly for the original and vintage versions, but modern flankers and concentrations receive mixed reviews. The EDT outperforms the EDP in longevity and dry-down quality, though some users feel the line lacks distinction between versions. Vintage formulations are notably preferred over contemporary releases.
Strengths
- EDT version has better dry-down and longevity than EDP
- Loved by long-time fans of the original fragrance
- Good value for money, especially EDT concentration
- Vintage versions considered superior to modern releases
Weaknesses
- New flankers feel too similar to original, lacking distinction
- Fragrances in the line are difficult to differentiate
- Modern versions considered inferior to vintage formulations
- EDP has weak dry-down and disappointing performance
Best for
Daily wear (EDT concentration)Vintage collectors and enthusiastsThose seeking classic tuberose floralsGift-giving for fragrance lovers
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
