Eau de Parfum2008
Absolutely Irresistible

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Givenchy  ·  Sold as feminine

Absolutely Irresistible

The energy of an early evening in a bustling city market, where fresh fruits and spices mingle in the air.

3.911,531 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
white floralwarm spicyfruityfreshcitruswoody
Absolutely IrresistiblePremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate47% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak11%
Moderate39%
Long lasting33%
Eternal14%
SillageModerate46% say strong or enormous
Intimate10%
Moderate44%
Strong34%
Enormous12%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex2%
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Feminine97%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Absolutely Irresistible by Givenchy was launched in 2008 as a floral fragrance that weaves together the warm spiciness of paprika with the bright freshness of red berries and mandarin orange. Perfumers Véronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, and Dominique Ropion created this composition, which opens with a vibrant burst of citrus and fruity notes before transitioning into a heart of jasmine and heliotrope. The base notes of patchouli, amber, and cedar add depth and warmth, making it a scent that evolves throughout the day.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays for optimal longevity — the fruity and citrus notes are bright but fade within a couple of hours, while the warm base notes last much longer. This fragrance is best suited for daytime to early evening wear.

Fig. 01 — Absolutely Irresistible, Givenchy

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03 · The nose

Véronique Nyberg

From botanist's granddaughter to IFF chemist to perfumer

Véronique Nyberg's love of plants, ignited by her botanist grandmother in the French Alps, led her to a doctorate in Organic Chemistry before a trainee position in Grasse as a raw material quality controller.

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Frenchnationality

Co-created with Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion

Designer Givenchy

More from the house · founded 1952 · France

Similar accords, often for less

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Absolutely IrresistibleL'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte
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With Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte

Adds almond, aromatic and fresh spicy; shares one accord.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.91/ 5 · 1,531 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 19%.

Love32%
Like47%
OK2%
Dislike19%
Hate0%
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