Givenchy 2001 EDT

U ££ Acquired

Organza du Desert

by Norbert Bijaoui , Jean Claude Delville

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Givenchy Organza du Desert is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2001, created by Norbert Bijaoui and Jean Claude Delville. Organza du Desert opens with Green Notes, Gardenia, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Tuberose, and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Vanilla. Givenchy's Organza du Desert carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive scent from Givenchy's past, Organza du Desert struggles to find its footing. Some find it gorgeous and cosy, others report headaches and a lack of character, struggling with its intensity and lack of wearability.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Clean
Organza du Desert Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes33%
Baseas listed

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The strong white floral and amber accords, combined with a 'cloying' and 'strong' community reception, suggest this fragrance is too dominant for office or casual wear. Its warmth makes it more suitable for evening dates or formal events where a statement scent is desired.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Organza du Desert opens with a potent white floral burst, dominated by a heady honeysuckle and jasmine duo, before settling into a warmer, more powdery heart. Hints of nutmeg and green notes attempt to cut through the richness, eventually leading to a deep, ambery-vanilla drydown. It's a heavy-handed perfume for those who like their florals with significant heft.

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