Givenchy 2011 EDP

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Dahlia Noir

Name: Dahlia Noir Eau de Parfum
Brand: Givenchy

Givenchy Dahlia Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by François Demachy. Dahlia Noir opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Mimosa, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Givenchy's Dahlia Noir carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a love-it-or-hate-it powder bomb that gets its 'noir' from a melancholic retro vibe rather than outright darkness. If you want expensive baby powder with a subtly seductive edge, this is your jam.

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Powdery
Sophisticated
Warm
Elegant
Sensual

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Pink Pepper30%

Mimosa27%

Mandarin24%

Bergamot19%

Heartas listed

Iris38%

Rose33%

Patchouli29%

Baseas listed

Sandalwood28%

Tonka Bean27%

Vanilla25%

Oakmoss20%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate sillage and comforting, clean powdery nature make it suitable for office and casual wear, though some find it's too 'sexy' for work. The elegant, warm dry-down makes it a strong contender for date nights, but its lack of overt formality means it's less suited to very formal events.

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

Coumarin from Tonka Bean
Geraniol from Rose
Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Dahlia Noir opens with a hint of bright mandarin and a subtle kick of pink pepper, swiftly softening into a rich, powdery heart. Iris takes centre stage, lending a refined, slightly dusty quality, beautifully interwoven with a tender rose. The dry down is a warm, creamy embrace of sandalwood and vanilla, with just a whisper of patchouli and oakmoss adding a classic, grounding depth.

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