Givenchy 2013 EDT

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Dahlia Noir L’

by François Demachy

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Givenchy Dahlia Noir L’ is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by François Demachy. Dahlia Noir L’ opens with Green Notes, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Rose and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Amberwood. Givenchy's Dahlia Noir L’ carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive scent where many users praise its freshness, clean character, and elegant warmth, others found it sharp, soapy, and fleeting. It's truly a 'try before you buy' as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Modern
Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes22%
Heartas listed

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While some found it long-lasting, the prevailing sentiment of it being a 'skin scent' suggests it won't overwhelm in formal settings but might lack the desired impact for a date.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 L'Eau opens with a zingy yet deep citrus blast of lemon, grapefruit, and neroli, underpinned by vibrant green notes. As it settles, delicate rose and powdery peony emerge, adding a touch of feminine grace. The drydown reveals a sophisticated woody-musky base, where cedar and amberwood create a subtle warmth, rounded out by a hint of earthy patchouli.

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