Givenchy 1957 Parfum

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L'Interdit

by Francis Fabron

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Givenchy L'Interdit is a Parfum launched in 1957, created by Francis Fabron. L'Interdit opens with Spicy Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Givenchy's L'Interdit carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly iconic fragrance, L'Interdit is a nuanced, powdery floral that transcends its vintage roots. It's a divisive scent; some find it a dated aldehyde bomb, others a soft, sophisticated masterpiece. There's no middle ground here, so dab with caution.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Powdery
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
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L'Interdit 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:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a full-bodied, long-lasting scent, making it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key. Its elegant and sophisticated character, driven by rich florals and a warm base, makes it perfect for formal events and intimate dates.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Methyl Anthranilate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Limonene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Citral, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 14700 (Red 4), Ci 60730 (Ext. Violet 2)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

L'Interdit opens with a bright, aldehydic sparkle, quickly joined by sweet peach and succulent strawberry. The heart unfurls into a creamy, powdery bouquet of iris and violet, backed by opulent rose and jasmine. The dry down settles into a warm, woody embrace of sandalwood, amber, and musk, with subtle hints of vetiver and tonka bean adding depth.

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Where to buy

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