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Very Irresistible, Givenchy
Rose · 2003

Very Irresistible

by Givenchy
Rating3.9 ★ 6,503 votes
GenderWomen
Year2003
Price$$$$Designer
RoseFloralFresh
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageLong Lasting
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Collection
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89% match
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Bvlgari Rose Essentielle Eau De Toilette Rosee Bvlgari
87% match
Stella Stella McCartney
Stella Stella McCartney
86% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
10 notes
topfirst impression
CassiaLemon VerbenaStar Anise
heartthe character
RosePeonyMagnolia
basethe foundation
Taif RoseMuskVanillaPatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
62
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
51
intimateenormous
Price value48
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean3
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 5
RoseFloralFreshCitrusAromatic
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 5
Rose
Floral
Fresh
Citrus
Aromatic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
7%
moderate
38%
long lasting
38%
eternal
13%
Sillage
intimate
9%
moderate
42%
strong
36%
enormous
13%
Season
spring
33%
summer
20%
fall
25%
winter
22%
Time of day
day
61%
night
39%
Gender
female
93%
more female
4%
unisex
2%
more male
0%
male
1%
Value
way overpriced
5%
overpriced
20%
ok
56%
good value
15%
great value
4%

What people say

What people love
freshlightrosespicyanisetwistdewymorninggardenatmosphereintensesweet
What people criticise
sharpsoapyopeningoverwhelmingprominentaniseverbenapolarizingrecentreformulationslackoriginal

Smells similar

by scent profile
89% match
Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet 2011 Dior
Dior
rose
87% match
Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum Givenchy
Givenchy
floralanis
87% match
Desiria Bvlgari
Bvlgari
floralrose
87% match
Bvlgari Rose Essentielle Eau De Toilette Rosee Bvlgari
Bvlgari
rose

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Star AniseCassiaLemon VerbenaRosePeonyMagnoliaMuskVanillaPatchouliTaif Rose
topheartbase

Signature pair: Peony and Magnolia

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The Very Irresistible line

8 versions
2011Givenchy L Intense
More Fruity, Patchouli
Less Floral
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2005Sensual
More Anis, Soft Spicy
Less Citrus
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2005Menfor men
More Woody, Nutty
Less Rose
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2012Eau de Toilette
More Anis, Soft Spicy
Less Fresh
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2005Eau de Parfum
More Anis, Soft Spicy
Less Citrus
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2012Givenchy Electric Rose
More Fruity, Fresh Spicy
Less Fresh
Fades sooner · Projects less
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Very Irresistible are rose and floral. It opens with Cassia and Lemon Verbena, reveals Rose and Peony at its heart, and dries down to Taif Rose and Musk. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in spring, day or night.

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