CedarOpens with
Tolu BalsamHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Givenchy · Sold as unisex
Foudroyant
A clandestine encounter in a dimly lit salon where the scents of warm spices and rich woods create an atmosphere that is both inviting and alluring.
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FoudroyantPremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessOrto Delle Spezie · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares cedar, labdanum and agarwood (oud)8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Foudroyant by Givenchy is a composition that opens the door to the secret apartment in the Givenchy Hôtel Particulier and invites you with a piercing gaze. Created by Amandine Clerc-Marie and Nicolas Bonneville, this Oriental Woody fragrance launched in 2022 combines supreme elegance with intense addiction. The aromatic notes of Cedar Leaf merge seamlessly with the mysterious woody depth provided by Tolu Balsam and Labdanum. Warmth is brought to the composition through Tolu Balm, an amber elixir extracted from trees in Latin America. This duality between light and darkness culminates in an exceptionally pure Oud Essence, which wraps the fragrance with a seductive charm.
Apply Foudroyant with two sprays for optimal impact. The cedar top notes are bright but fleeting, so rely on the base notes of Oud Essence to carry the fragrance throughout the day. It's best suited for evening wear or occasions where you want a scent that lingers close to your skin.
Fig. 01 — Foudroyant, Givenchy
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Amandine Clerc Marie
Grasse-born, Firmenich-trainedAmandine Clerc-Marie is a French perfumer born in Grasse, where her mother also worked in the perfume industry. She trained at ISIPCA and spent more than ten years working alongside Michel Almairac before joining Firmenich in 2011 as a senior perfumer.
Co-created with Nicolas Bonneville
Designer Givenchy
More from the house · founded 1952 · France
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The originalFoudroyantGivenchy · Premium · $100–250Salvatore Ferragamo · 2022Orto Delle SpezieShares Cedar, Labdanum and Agarwood (oud)$40–100★ 4.21 (29)
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 9%.