Givenchy 2000 EDP

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Hot Couture

by Alberto Morillas , Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Givenchy Hot Couture is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Hot Couture 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 carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive, unique, and boldly unconventional, Givenchy Hot Couture swings between adored signature scent and an 'ashtray' hate-buy. It promises juicy raspberry with an edgy smoke-and-spice kick, perfect for those who like their sweetness with a hint of rebellion.
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Hot Couture 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:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Hot Couture's strong raspberry and spicy accords, and often reported excellent longevity and sillage, make it a bit much for the office. However, its seductive and playful nature is ideal for dates and casual outings, though less suited for formal events or sport due to its opulence.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, CITRONELLOL, LIMONENE, GERANIOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, COUMARIN, FARNESOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, EUGENOL, CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 17200 (RED 33), CI 47005 (YELLOW 10)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Hot Couture opens with a boozy, juicy burst of raspberry, cut through by bright bergamot and a hint of orange. This fruity flamboyance quickly meets a peppery heart, warmed by vetiver and a delicate magnolia. The dry down is a deeply sensual blend of smoky sandalwood and amber, softened by musk. It's a complex, multifaceted scent that is both sweet and sharply spicy.

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