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Les Parfums Mythiques - L'Interdit

Name: Les Parfums Mythiques - L'Interdit Eau de Parfum
Brand: Givenchy

Givenchy Les Parfums Mythiques - L'Interdit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Olivier Gillotin and Francis Fabron. Les Parfums Mythiques - L'Interdit opens with Rose, Violet Leaf, Osmanthus, and Peony, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Heliotrope, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Givenchy's Les Parfums Mythiques - L'Interdit carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This floral aldehyde is a beautifully crafted homage, drawing comparisons to Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere. It's a classy, elegant choice, though a subtle life on skin means you might need to lean closer to truly appreciate its charms. If you don't expect the original, you'll love it.

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Sophisticated
Elegant
Clean
Classic
Romantic

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Les Parfums Mythiques - L'Interdit Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Aldehydes24%

Rose20%

Violet Leaf16%

Peach14%

Peony13%

Osmanthus12%

Heartas listed

Heliotrope30%

Tuberose26%

Orange Blossom22%

Plum22%

Baseas listed

Sandalwood21%

Oakmoss18%

Amber17%

Musk16%

Cedar14%

Patchouli13%

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 Fall

Also Works:

Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its delicate sillage and elegant floral-aldehydic character, this perfume is particularly well-suited for formal and office settings where a refined presence is desired. While beautiful, its subtle nature and lack of strong projection make it less ideal for high-energy casual or sport activities.

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

Geraniol from Rose
Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

L'Interdit opens with a bright, clean burst of aldehydes, softened by a whisper of peach and delicate rose. As it settles, a powdery heart emerges, blending heliotrope and tuberose with a hint of plum, evoking a sense of refined femininity. The base anchors this ethereal floral bouquet with warm sandalwood, earthy oakmoss, and a subtle musk, creating a smooth and woody finish that lingers gracefully.

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