Givenchy 2014 EDP

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Chypre Caresse

by Nathalie Lorson

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Givenchy Chypre Caresse is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Nathalie Lorson. Chypre Caresse opens with Lemon, settles into a heart of Angelica and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Givenchy's Chypre Caresse carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This 'charming freshness' is a beautiful, albeit short-lived, citrus white floral that draws divided opinion on its value for money. If you can get past the price and performance issues, it's a tender, subtle gem.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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Chypre Caresse Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon100%
Heartas listed
Angelica50%
Jasmine50%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean citrus-floral profile makes it ideal for casual wear and the office, where its subtle projection won't overwhelm. While it smells 'expensive', the generally reported weak longevity might let it down for longer events like dates or formal occasions, though it would be lovely for a shorter, intimate setting.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

Chypre Caresse opens with a bright burst of lemon, sparkling and fresh, far from sharp. This invigorating citrus harmonises beautifully with the delicate sweetness of white florals, primarily jasmine, creating an alluring, clean aura. As it settles, a soft, musky patchouli emerges, grounding the lively opening with a hint of warmth without ever becoming heavy or earthy. Angelica adds a subtle aromatic nuance, making it feel effortlessly refined.

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