Givenchy 2016 EDP

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Iris Harmonique

by Alexis Dadier

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Givenchy Iris Harmonique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Alexis Dadier. Iris Harmonique opens with Angelica, Immortelle, Neroli, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Leather, Amber, Iris, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Guaiac Wood. Givenchy's Iris Harmonique carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Iris Harmonique is a beautifully crafted iris that has the community completely torn: it's either an iris-gourmand masterpiece or an unbelievably weak scent not worth the price. The consensus states it's elegant, but the terrible performance is a genuine deal-breaker for many.
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  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Cozy
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Iris Harmonique 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its subtle sillage and elegant, refined profile make it ideal for office wear, where it won't overwhelm. While it has a sensual side for dates, its poor longevity means it might fade too quickly for a full evening. It's a bit too refined for active 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

This sophisticated iris opens with a surprising green, almost bitter edge from immortelle and angelica, softened by bright neroli and ylang-ylang. It swiftly moves into a uniquely creamy, powdery heart where the refined iris is enveloped by sweet coconut and a subtle touch of smooth leather and amber, creating a 'yummy' gourmand-like feel. The dry down settles into a warm, woody base dominated by guaiac wood, adding depth and a gentle earthiness to the composition.

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