Acquired

Givenchy 2000 EDP

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Hot Couture Collection No.1

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Givenchy Hot Couture Collection No.1 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Hot Couture Collection No.1 opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Magnolia, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Givenchy's Hot Couture Collection No.1 carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A truly iconic early 00s scent, Hot Couture No.1 is remembered as a bold, sensuous raspberry dream. Though divisive for its intensity, fans adore its unique blend of fruity warmth and peppery spice, often lamenting its discontinuation and the reformulations that followed.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Feminine
  • Confident
  • Sensual
Hot Couture Collection No.1 Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - winter and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and intense fruity-spicy character, frequently described as 'sexy' and 'hot', make it less suitable for a professional office environment. However, this same intensity lends itself perfectly to date nights, special occasions, and other evening events where making a confident statement is desired.

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Hot Couture Collection No.1 kicks off with a vivacious burst of jammy raspberry, brightened by a hint of citrus from bergamot and orange. As it settles, a spicy, fresh black pepper note emerges, intertwining with the subtle floralcy of magnolia and the earthy depth of vetiver. The dry down is a warm embrace of creamy sandalwood, soft musk, and rich amber, leaving a lingering trail of sweet, woody sophistication.