PepperOpens with
MagnoliaHeart
VetiverDries down to
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Givenchy · Sold as feminine
Hot Couture White Collection
A bustling city café where the spicy aroma of pepper blends seamlessly with the sweet tartness of raspberry, while floral and woody notes create a sophisticated backdrop.
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Hot Couture White CollectionPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessBoss Alive Intense · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares raspberry and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2002 by Givenchy, Hot Couture White Collection was created by the master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. This fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of pepper and raspberry, creating an immediate freshness that is both spicy and fruity. The heart notes of magnolia add a floral touch, while vetiver brings in a grounding aromatic element. The base of amber rounds out the composition with warm and sweet undertones. Givenchy's reputation for blending French elegance with American glamour is evident here, as this scent balances boldness with sophistication.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a lasting effect. The bright top notes will fade within an hour, but the warm amber base will linger throughout the day, making it perfect for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — Hot Couture White Collection, Givenchy
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
The Hot Couture line
4 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Givenchy
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The originalHot Couture White CollectionGivenchy · Premium · $100–250Hugo Boss · 2022Boss Alive IntenseShares Raspberry and Vetiver$40–100★ 3.45 (475)44%Match
Davidoff · 1999Good Life WomenShares 4 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.05 (473)45%Match
Zara · 2017NorrlandShares Pepper and Vetiverunder $40★ 4.32 (62)44%Match
ALREHAB PERFUMES · 2026ShaheenShares Pepper, Vetiver and Amberunder $40★ 4.33 (3)
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Adds green, mossy and rose; shares amber.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 18%.