Givenchy 2022 EDP

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MMW

by Olivier Cresp

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Givenchy MMW is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Olivier Cresp. MMW opens with Cardamom, settles into a heart of Palo Santo, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Ambroxan, and Iso E Super. Givenchy's MMW carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

MMW is a divisive one. Fans adore its clean, sophisticated woodiness, hailing it as a versatile signature scent. Yet, a strong contingent laments its poor performance, calling it fleeting and overpriced. It's a gorgeous skin scent for those who don't mind reapplying, but a 'ghost in a bottle' for others.
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  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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MMW Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom100%
Heartas listed
Palo Santo100%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan31%
Cedar29%
Iso E Super24%
Vetiver16%

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 Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its subtle projection and clean woody profile make it perfect for office wear, where strong scents are often unwelcome. While elegant, its lack of significant projection makes it less ideal for formal events or dates where you might want to make more of a statement; it's more of an intimate skin scent. It's a great casual reach for its versatility, but its warm, woody nature isn't suited for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Imagine a sophisticated whisper of spiced wood. MMW opens with a warm, subtly spiced cardamom, quickly transitioning into the creamy, almost milky heart of palo santo. This serene woodiness is grounded by a dry, earthy vetiver and cedar, while the modern hum of Iso E Super and ambroxan provide a musky, clean finish. It's an elegant, close-wearing aura of refined woods.

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