III Eau de Toilette vs CD78 - Miss D. (1947 version) Eau de Parfum
III EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1970 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
CD78 - Miss D. (1947 version) EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Givenchy III is a true masterpiece from the 70s, a sophisticated green chypre that's adored by many for its timeless elegance, though some find its vintage character challenging. A classic for those who appreciate old-school refinement, but be warned, modern palates might need an adjustment.
Explicitly based on the 1947 Miss Dior formula rather than the modern reissue - a rare attempt at a true vintage chypre dupe, though the oakmoss-leather backbone is inevitably softer and less animalic than the original's.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its elegant and sophisticated profile makes it perfect for formal events and date nights. While classic and versatile, its strong character in vintage formulations might be too much for a casual setting or sport, though lighter EDT versions could work for the office.
Seasons
A dense mossy chypre with leather and labdanum reads best in cooler months.
Occasions
Serious and classic in character, suited to formal settings and the office more than casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean floral, mossy, aldehydic
Adds clary sage and iris, drops coconut and hyacinth
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