Givenchy 2020 EDP

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Accord Particulier

by Nathalie Lorson

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Givenchy Accord Particulier is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Nathalie Lorson. Accord Particulier opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Vetiver and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Ambroxan. Givenchy's Accord Particulier carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Gorgeous, elegant, and sophisticated? Absolutely. Worth the frankly scandalous price tag given it disappears in a puff of smoke for many? That's where the consensus completely falls apart. Try before you buy, unless you're made of money.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Accord Particulier Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose100%
Heartas listed
Patchouli50%
Vetiver50%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its understated sillage and clean, subtle profile make it perfect for office wear, though the high price and perceived poor longevity for some are drawbacks. It's too sophisticated for sport, and its skin-scent nature means it won't project much for a formal setting. Reviewers suggest it's versatile for various occasions due to its non-offensive nature, but many note it wears very close.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

It kicks off with a transparent, almost mineral ambroxan, building a clean, expansive aura. Soon, a subtle, modern rose drifts in, delicate and refined, avoiding any dated vibes. Underneath, a sophisticated vetiver and earthy patchouli provide a grounded, woody depth that lingers quietly, melding into the skin for a 'your skin but better' effect.

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