Givenchy 1959 EDT

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Monsieur de Givenchy

by Francis Fabron

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Givenchy Monsieur de Givenchy is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1959, created by Francis Fabron. Monsieur de Givenchy opens with Lemon, Carnation, Pepper, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Lavender and Lemon Verbena, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Givenchy's Monsieur de Givenchy carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This isn't for the lads who love their vanilla bombs; Monsieur de Givenchy is a divisive legend for proper gentlemen. It's truly a timeless classic for those who appreciate old-school sophistication, but beware of the fickle performance of newer formulations.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Confident
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Monsieur de Givenchy 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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined, reserved character and often subtle performance make it perfect for formal settings, the office, or an intimate date. It's too elegant and understated for casual wear and certainly not suitable 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Cinnamon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Monsieur de Givenchy opens with a bright, crisp burst of lemon, sharpened by a touch of pepper and the unique spice of carnation. As it settles, fresh lavender and invigorating lemon verbena emerge, creating a clean, aromatic heart. The dry down is a refined blend of earthy oakmoss, creamy sandalwood, and a subtle, warm musk, perfecting this elegant, classically masculine journey.

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