Givenchy 2005 EDP

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Very Irrésistible

by Dominique Ropion , Sophie Labbé , Carlos Benaïm

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Givenchy Very Irrésistible is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Dominique Ropion, Sophie Labbé, and Carlos Benaïm. Very Irrésistible opens with Star Anise, Apple, and Pear, settles into a heart of Rose, Magnolia, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Givenchy's Very Irrésistible carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A plush, grown-up rose with a seductive twist of anise and vanilla - modern yet timeless, Very Irrésistible EDP is inviting, magnetic, and unmistakably feminine. It is the evening-ready, sensual counterpart to the original EDT.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Very Irrésistible Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Star Anise39%
Pear31%
Apple29%
Heartas listed
Rose38%
Peony34%
Magnolia28%
Baseas listed
Vanilla53%
Patchouli47%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The lush floral heart and soft spice shine in spring and fall, when moderate temperatures allow the rose and vanilla-patchouli base to bloom. Summer wear is possible but best on cooler evenings due to the EDP richness.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Very Irrésistible EDP is sensual and sophisticated, making it ideal for romantic evenings and formal events. The moderate sillage and floral elegance work for daytime and office with a light hand, but it's too plush for active or sporty use.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LINALOOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, BHT, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, TOCOPHEROL, CITRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOEUGENOL, FARNESOL

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Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

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About

Very Irrésistible Eau de Parfum envelops you in a deep velvet rose, spun with the aromatic intrigue of star anise and a creamy vanilla-patchouli base. The opening shimmers with crisp green apple and pear, then settles into a lush heart of Centifolia and Liv Tyler roses, peony, and magnolia. The finish is plush and comforting, with vanilla lending a powdery sweetness and patchouli adding depth. The overall effect is sophisticated, seductive, and undeniably French - a sensuous floral with a mysterious, spicy edge.

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