Givenchy 2013 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Dahlia Noir Le Bal

by François Demachy

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Givenchy Dahlia Noir Le Bal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by François Demachy. Dahlia Noir Le Bal opens with Citrus and Mimosa, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Givenchy's Dahlia Noir Le Bal carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

If your biggest complaint is lacklustre performance and the endless flanker parade, this might just be what you're ranting about. It barely registers, offering little more than 'expensive water' to a jaded market. Seriously, find something with some actual oomph.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Dahlia Noir Le Bal Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter

Brand and retailer listings place this in winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual

Given the community consensus on its weak longevity and poor sillage, this fragrance is best suited for an office environment where subtlety is key. It's too ephemeral for date nights or formal events, and lacks the punch for casual wear or sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

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 Le Bal attempts a powdery rose narrative, opening with a brief citrus flicker that quickly settles into dusty florals. Mimosa and iris soften the edges of a demure rose, while sandalwood and patchouli provide a muted woody base. A whisper of vanilla and tonka bean adds a barely-there sweetness, making for an understated and fleeting presence.

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