Givenchy 2023 EDP

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L'Interdit Rouge Ultime

by Dominique Ropion , Anne Flipo , Fanny Bal

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Givenchy L'Interdit Rouge Ultime is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, and Fanny Bal. L'Interdit Rouge Ultime opens with Neroli, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Cacao Pod and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Tobacco, and Ambroxan. Givenchy's L'Interdit Rouge Ultime carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A smoldering, decadent white floral with a dark cocoa heart and seductive woody undertones, Rouge Ultime is the most daring and addictive of the L'Interdit line. It is a statement scent for nights out or whenever you want to feel unforgettable.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Elegant
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L'Interdit Rouge Ultime 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

The lush white florals and cocoa warmth shine in spring and fall, while the spicy-sweet, opulent base provides enough heft for winter. Its richness may feel too enveloping for hot summer days but works beautifully in transitional and cool weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Elegant, bold florals and sweet cacao make it ideal for romantic evenings or dressy events, while its intensity and projection can be too much for the office or casual daytime. Not suitable for sporty or highly active situations.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, EUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, 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.

2 other shops' lists name 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 Eau de Parfum Rouge Ultime envelops you in a rush of creamy white florals, led by orange blossom, jasmine sambac, and tuberose, immediately followed by a lush, bitter-sweet heart of cocoa. The base is deep and addictive, blending patchouli, tobacco, ambroxan, and vetiver into a warm, spicy-woody cocoon. The result is a floral-gourmand with a seductive, modern edge-luxurious, opulent, and just a little forbidden.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 8 October

1.7 fl oz (50 ml) 1 offer
eCosmetics $95.23/fl oz Free delivery $161.00 Buy →
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