Givenchy Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum 80ml is the warm, more sensual sister to the brand's iconic 2003 Eau de Toilette, launched in 2005 and built around a luminous bouquet of six rose varieties — including the "Liv Tyler" rose created especially for the original campaign. Star anise, pear and green apple lift the opening, magnolia and peony soften the heart, and vanilla and patchouli deepen the rose into an evening-leaning floral.
About Givenchy
Givenchy is a French luxury house founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, immortalised by his costumes for Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Its fragrance line, today produced by LVMH's beauty division, has produced classics from L'Interdit to the Very Irresistible and Irresistible families. Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum was developed by an exceptional trio — Dominique Ropion, Sophie Labbé and Carlos Benaïm — and remains one of the brand's defining rose-vanilla compositions.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Star Anise, Pear, Green Apple
- Heart: Liv Tyler Rose, Rose, Peony, Magnolia
- Base: Rose, Vanilla, Patchouli
Olfactory family: Rose Floral with Amber Drydown | Launched: 2005 | Perfumers: Dominique Ropion, Sophie Labbé, Carlos Benaïm
The story behind Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum
The original Very Irresistible Eau de Toilette (2003) was conceived around the idea of a "rose for the modern woman" — fresh, floral and free of the heaviness associated with classical rose perfumery. The 2005 Eau de Parfum keeps that floral DNA but layers it with warmer, more sensual depth, anchored in vanilla and patchouli. The signature deep purple bottle remains identical in shape to the original.
Who it's for
Best for women who love rose-based fragrance and want something more grown-up and evening-leaning than the Eau de Toilette — natural territory for fans of Mugler Alien, Lancôme La Vie Est Belle or Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris. The vanilla-patchouli drydown gives it staying power for autumn and winter wear, dinner dates and special occasions, while the green-apple and pear opening keep the rose feeling modern rather than old-fashioned.
How to wear it
Spray onto pulse points — wrists, behind the ears, the base of the throat — from around 15 cm away. As an Eau de Parfum, expect strong projection in the first one to two hours and a soft rose-and-vanilla skin scent for six to eight hours total. Avoid rubbing the wrists together, which dulls the rose and apple top notes.
Specifications
- Size: 80ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Women
- Brand: Givenchy
- Year: 2005
- Perfumers: Dominique Ropion, Sophie Labbé, Carlos Benaïm
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