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Score
86/100

Givenchy

L'Interdit EDP

2018

White flowers at midnight — beautiful, a little forbidden, entirely intentional.

L'Interdit
white floral
tuberose
sweet

The take

What works

  • White floral-vetiver tension gives it a genuinely interesting dark edge
  • Tuberose plays beautifully against a smoky, earthy base
  • Excellent longevity and projection for a mainstream designer fragrance

Trade-offs

  • Bold character means it's not for everyone — especially not minimalists
  • Tuberose-patchouli combination can feel heavy in warm weather

Notes

Top

PearPearBergamotBergamot

Mid

TuberoseTuberoseOrange BlossomOrange BlossomJasmine SambacJasmine Sambac

Base

PatchouliPatchouliVanillaVanillaAmbroxanAmbroxanVetiverVetiver

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring66%
Summer32%
Fall100%
Winter94%
Day78%
Night90%

Occasions

Date nightClubSpecial occasionCasual

Gender

Strongly feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does L'Interdit smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Givenchy L'Interdit Édition Millésime (80%), Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense (72%), Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge Ultime (69%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does L'Interdit last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 82/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear L'Interdit?

Strongest in fall and winter, works day or night. Suited to date night, club, special occasion.

Is L'Interdit worth it?

At $65–$95, yes for this tier. White floral-vetiver tension gives it a genuinely interesting dark edge. Tuberose plays beautifully against a smoky, earthy base.

Details

Perfumer
Anne Flipo
Collection
L'Interdit