Givenchy 1994 EDT

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Insense Ultramarine

by Christian Mathieu

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Givenchy Insense Ultramarine is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1994, created by Christian Mathieu. Insense Ultramarine opens with Bergamot, Galbanum, Watermelon, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Iris, Magnolia, Lily of the Valley, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Tobacco. Givenchy's Insense Ultramarine carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Givenchy's Insense Ultramarine: a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Many hail it as a unique, timeless masterpiece, a summertime beast that conjures vivid images of pristine beaches and sun-kissed skin. Others find it to be a chemical mess, a synthetic headache in a bottle. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample it first and decide which camp you belong to.
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  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
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Insense Ultramarine 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, aquatic, and aromatic profile, coupled with strong performance, makes it versatile for casual outings and even dates. While some reviews mention it for office wear, its potency could be overwhelming in a formal office setting. It's too unique and marine-focused for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

It kicks off with a spirited, somewhat tart burst of blackcurrant and watermelon, quickly joined by the herbaceous bite of galbanum. The heart unfolds into a clean, almost powdery floral bouquet of iris and lily of the valley, underscored by a fresh hint of mint. As it settles, an aquatic essence emerges, marrying with subtle cedar and a whisper of tobacco, creating a distinctive, almost salty marine dry-down.

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