Givenchy 2020 EDP

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Oiseau Rare

by Olivier Cresp

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Givenchy Oiseau Rare is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Olivier Cresp. Oiseau Rare opens with Pittosporum, Tuberose, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Vanilla Absolute, Cedar, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood. Givenchy's Oiseau Rare carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly divisive floral, Oiseau Rare gets some people swooning over its spicy-sweet freshness, while others find it overpriced and a bit too 'savory'. It's an elegant white floral, but don't expect it to shout; its subtlety is part of its charm and its downfall, depending on who you ask.
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  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Clean
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Oiseau Rare 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
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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its fresh, elegant floral character, make it suitable for office and casual wear. It's too subtle for a grand formal event, and while pleasant, it lacks the boldness or depth typically sought in a date night fragrance.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Oiseau Rare opens with a fresh, slightly bitter greenness from pittosporum, quickly joined by the creamy, heady bloom of tuberose and a lively kick of pepper. As it settles, a bouquet of orange blossom and jasmine takes centre stage, lending a clean, sophisticated floral heart. The dry down offers a smooth, warm embrace of vanilla and a grounding earthiness from vetiver and cedar, rounded out by a hint of smoky guaiac wood.

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