Givenchy 1993 Edt

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L'Interdit 2

Givenchy L'Interdit 2 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993. L'Interdit 2 opens with Strawberry, settles into a heart of Sunflower, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Musk, and Incense. Givenchy's L'Interdit 2 carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-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.
  • Playful
  • Romantic
  • Sweet
  • Powdery
  • Feminine
L'Interdit 2 Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 29%
Fruity 29%
Green 3%
Sweet 30%
Warm 7%
Woody 12%
Earthy 5%
Animalic 11%
Fresh 10%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Floral
100%
Powdery
77%
Sweet
74%
Woody
65%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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.

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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.