Givenchy 2017 EDT

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Songe Précieux

by Nathalie Lorson

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Givenchy Songe Précieux is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Nathalie Lorson. Songe Précieux opens with Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, and Guava, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Jasmine, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Givenchy's Songe Précieux carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This limited-edition Givenchy gem is a proper 'happiness in a bottle' scent for those who managed to snag it. While some find its clean freshness a bit much, the consensus is a bright, uplifting floral-fruity experience that's sorely missed by its fans.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Uplifting
  • Playful
Songe Précieux 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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its clean, fresh, and light character makes it highly suitable for casual wear and post-gym application, as noted by several reviewers. While some found it a bit too prominent for the office, its overall gentle nature keeps it from being completely inappropriate. It's too playful and fresh for very formal events or romantic evenings.

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

  • 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

Songe Précieux opens with a bright, zesty burst of pink grapefruit and tropical guava, given a subtle kick by pink pepper. The heart unfurls into a delicate, watery bouquet of peony, jasmine, and water lily, evoking a fresh-out-of-the-shower clean. It settles into a soft, comforting base of creamy sandalwood, warm cedar, and clean musk, leaving a light but persistent trail.

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