Givenchy 2004 EDT

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So Givenchy

by Christophe Raynaud , Mark Buxton

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Givenchy So Givenchy is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2004, created by Christophe Raynaud and Mark Buxton. So Givenchy opens with Cucumber and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Magnolia, Peony, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Givenchy's So Givenchy carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a fresh, clean floral that splits opinion: some love its uplifting character and surprising longevity, others find it too soapy and fleeting. Definitely a 'try before you buy' situation.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Uplifting
  • Elegant
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So 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 Casual Sport

With moderate longevity and sillage, plus its fresh and uplifting profile, this scent is ideal for casual daytime wear and could easily work in an office setting. It's too light for formal events and only moderately suitable for dates.

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

  • 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

So Givenchy opens with a crisp, aquatic pop of cucumber, brightened by a hint of juicy raspberry, setting a distinctly fresh tone. As it settles, a lush bouquet of magnolia and peony unfurls, adding a soft, feminine floral heart, underscored by a touch of tart blackcurrant. The dry down leaves a clean, comforting trail of subtle musk, warm amber, and a whisper of cedar, grounding the lively top and heart notes.

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