Givenchy 2009 EDT

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Very Irresistible Summer Sorbet

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Givenchy Very Irresistible Summer Sorbet is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Very Irresistible Summer Sorbet opens with Myrrh and Cranberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Peony, and Star Anise, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Givenchy's Very Irresistible Summer Sorbet carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Givenchy's 2009 Summer Sorbet is a divisive one. Some love its mature, powdery rose and violet blend, finding it calmer than the original. Others dismiss it as a generic, childish fruity mess, a rehashing of an already-tired line. You'll either love it or think it's just 'okay'.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Very Irresistible Summer Sorbet Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cranberry53%
Myrrh47%
Heartas listed
Peony23%
Lemon Verbena21%
Rose21%
Star Anise17%
Violet17%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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

Built on floral, rose and fresh - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, floral-fruity profile make it suitable for casual wear and daytime dates, especially in warmer weather. It's likely too light and understated for formal events, and just pleasant enough for the office if applied sparingly.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

This scent opens with a surprisingly tart cranberry, quickly transitioning to a dominant floral heart of rose, powdery violet, and delicate peony. A hint of green lemon verbena provides a fresh lift, while star anise adds a subtle, intriguing spice. The dry down settles into a clean, understated woody base, softened by the lingering floral notes.

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