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Équivoque

Givenchy Équivoque is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Équivoque opens with Cardamom, and settles into a heart of Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Givenchy's Équivoque carries an Acquired verdict, a oud-led wear.

This isn't for everyone, and good riddance. Équivoque is a divisive, opinionated take on oud and cardamom, offering a dry, serious intensity that some find intoxicatingly powerful and others, frankly, just chemical. Prepare for a love-it-or-hate-it encounter.
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
Équivoque Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 0%
Fruity 0%
Green 5%
Sweet 8%
Warm 46%
Woody 41%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 14%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Oud
100%
Woody
93%
Aromatic
60%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its potent oud and strong projection make it less suitable for a typical office environment or casual wear where subtlety is preferred. However, its serious, elegant character and perceived 'power' elevate it for formal events and even sophisticated date nights, where its bold nature can shine.

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About

A sharp, aromatic cardamom hits first, quickly giving way to a bone-dry, almost austere woody heart of cedar and guaiac wood. The base introduces a clean, slightly leathery oud that adds depth without overwhelming, creating a refined and controlled woody-spicy profile. It's smoky, yet never heavy, maintaining a deliberate and balanced composition from start to finish.