Givenchy 1993 EDT

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L'Interdit 2

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Givenchy L'Interdit 2 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993. L'Interdit 2 opens with Strawberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Incense. Givenchy's L'Interdit 2 carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This perfume is a sugary, powdery blast from the past, evoking 50s nostalgia with a youthful, almost innocent charm. It's divisive, with some hailing it as a beautiful, soft violet while others can't see past the "nail polish" or "fruity grocery store" opening.
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  • Playful
  • Romantic
  • Sweet
  • Powdery
  • Feminine
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L'Interdit 2 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 Fall

Built on floral, powdery and sweet - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, powdery floral profile makes it lovely for casual outings or a charming date, leaning into its innocent character. While not overpowering, its distinct vintage feel and sweetness might be a bit much for a formal office environment, but it could work for more relaxed 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

L'Interdit 2 opens with a vibrant, sweet burst of strawberry, quickly enveloped by a powdery floral bouquet. Dominant notes of soft violet, romantic rose, and exotic ylang-ylang create a vintage makeup-bag accord. As it settles, creamy sandalwood and a subtle musk emerge, grounding the sweetness in a gentle, almost innocent finish. There's an undeniable powdery sweetness throughout, reminiscent of early glamour.

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