Givenchy 1993 EDT

M ££ Statement

Insense

by Daniel Molière

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Givenchy Insense is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993, created by Daniel Molière. Insense opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Iris, Magnolia, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Canadian Fir Balsam. Givenchy's Insense carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A legendary, ahead-of-its-time floral for men that's sadly long gone. Givenchy Insense is a masterpiece that garnered a cult following for good reason, though it was perhaps too unique for its era. People are still clamouring for its return decades later.
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Insense Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes20%
Blackcurrant18%
Lavender16%
Basil14%
Bergamot12%
Mandarin11%
Lemon10%
Heartas listed
Lily of the Valley40%
Magnolia34%
Iris27%
Baseas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam100%

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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh, aromatic, and floral profile makes it quite versatile for casual and date wear, often associated with brighter spring days. While generally suitable for office, its moderate projection means it won't be overpowering. It might be a bit too distinctive for highly formal events, and certainly not for 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Givenchy Insense opens with a bright, aldehydic burst of lemon and bergamot, intertwined with aromatic basil and a juicy blackcurrant tang. This vibrant introduction leads to a sophisticated floral heart of lily of the valley, iris, and magnolia, balancing freshness with a subtle, earthy depth. The fragrance settles into a resinous, woody base of fir, providing a clean yet distinctive masculine anchor that beautifully complements the earlier floral notes.

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