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Givenchy · Sold as feminine
Ange ou Demon
The quiet luxury of a well-curated dressing room, where the unexpected notes of vanilla and tonka bean mingle with white florals.
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Ange ou DemonPremium · $100–250
39%Similar accords, often for lessFabulous Sweet · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2006 by Givenchy, Ange ou Demon is a fragrance that challenges expectations. Created by perfumers Olivier Cresp and Jean-Pierre Bethouart, it features an intriguing dual-toned bottle representing the concept of 'Angel or Devil.' Despite its gothic branding, the scent itself unfolds as soft and powdery, with notes like saffron, thyme, mandarin orange, lily, ylang-ylang, orchid, vanilla, tonka bean, Brazilian rosewood, and oakmoss. This contrast between concept and composition has sparked much discussion in the enthusiast community about the surprising gentleness of its character.
Given its warm base notes, Ange ou Demon blooms over time. A single spray in the morning allows the powdery warmth to develop gradually throughout the day. It reads best close to skin, making it an ideal choice for intimate settings or quiet moments.
Fig. 01 — Ange ou Demon, Givenchy
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Jean-Pierre Béthouart
From chemistry to Caron's Parfum SacréJean-Pierre Béthouart is a French perfumer born in Picardy who studied chemistry before discovering perfumery, beginning his career at Givaudan in 1981 and working there until 1987, after which he became a senior perfumer at Firmenich.
Co-created with Olivier Cresp
The Ange ou Demon line
15 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Givenchy
More from the house · founded 1952 · France
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 24%.