Givenchy 2002 EDT

F ££ Statement

Eau Torride

by Christine Nagel

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Givenchy Eau Torride is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002, created by Christine Nagel. Eau Torride opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Peach, settles into a heart of Elderflower, Jasmine, and Bamboo, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Givenchy's Eau Torride carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Many found it a unique, fresh citrus with a twist, perfect for summer. Others, however, considered it a 'scrubber', bringing on headaches and nausea with its intense, bitter green notes.
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Eau Torride Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, citrusy nature leans into casual and sporty situations, especially in hot weather as many reviewers noted. The polarising nature and potential for strong sillage make it less suited for office or formal settings, where it might offend.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Imagine a potent hit of bright citrus - lemon and mandarin - softened by a fuzzy, sweet peach. It quickly moves into an unusual heart of slightly bitter elderflower and green bamboo, with a delicate hint of jasmine. The dry down is a warm, tangy sandalwood, adding depth to the initial fruitiness and green edge.

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