Insense Eau de Parfum bottle Insense
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1993 Year 1981
££ Price Tier ££
Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum bottle Desir de Nature

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Insense Eau de Parfum
A legendary, ahead-of-its-time floral for men that's sadly long gone. Givenchy Insense is a masterpiece that garnered a cult following for good reason, though it was perhaps too unique for its era. People are still clamouring for its return decades later.
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Our Verdict - Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
Divisive, nostalgic, and plagued by reformulation woes, Desir de Nature tries to be a fresh green floral but often disappoints with its perceived weakness or outright unpleasantness in newer iterations. The original, however, is fondly remembered.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 12%
Floral 28% 25%
Fruity 5% 3%
Green 25% 26%
Sweet 10% 7%
Warm 5% 2%
Woody 22% 13%
Earthy 7% 16%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 36% 39%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Insense EdP
Desir de Nature EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 10% vs 45%
Only in Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
Mint 54%
Shared Notes
Only in Insense Eau de Parfum
Magnolia 34% Iris 27%
Only in Insense Eau de Parfum
Fir Resin 100%
Only in Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
Oakmoss 57% Juniper 43%

Accords

Insense Eau de Parfum Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
100%
Fresh
81%
65%
White Floral
100%
93%
Aromatic
99%
98%
Fresh Spicy
83%
69%
Green
96%
Mossy
94%
80%
Citrus
58%
77%
Floral
75%
Woody
76%
Earthy
75%
71%
Aldehydic
66%
Fruity
Fresh shared
100%
81%
White Floral shared
65%
100%
Aromatic shared
93%
99%
Fresh Spicy shared
98%
83%
Green shared
69%
96%
94%
Citrus shared
80%
58%
77%
Woody shared
75%
76%
75%
71%
66%

Performance

Insense Eau de Parfum Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Insense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh, aromatic, and floral profile makes it quite versatile for casual and date wear, often associated with brighter spring days. While generally suitable for office, its moderate projection means it won't be overpowering. It might be a bit too distinctive for highly formal events, and certainly not for sport.

Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its light, fresh character and often moderate projection make it suitable for casual wear and daily office use, though some find it too subtle for formal events or dates. The 'cooling' and 'refreshing' elements also make it ideal for sport or hot days.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
74%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Aromatic, Green accords and Lily Of The Valley, Mandarin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Insense Eau de Parfum
Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
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