2003
L Interdit 2003
Also asEau de Parfum · 2020 →

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Givenchy  ·  Sold as feminine

L Interdit 2003

The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, capturing the moment just before a burst of aromatic warmth.

3.88179 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fruityfloralwhite floralwoodypowderyrose
L Interdit 2003Premium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessSunflowers · Elizabeth ArdenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 17 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate39% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak10%
Moderate44%
Long lasting32%
Eternal7%
SillageModerate42% say strong or enormous
Intimate25%
Moderate33%
Strong21%
Enormous21%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine0%
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Unisex21%
♀
Feminine79%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2003 by Givenchy, L'Interdit 2003 is a Floral Fruity fragrance that embodies the brand's signature blend of French elegance and American glamour. The composition opens with vibrant fruit notes like peach and plum, which are quickly enveloped by soft florals such as peony, honeysuckle, and Bulgarian rose. This creates an inviting warmth that transitions into a powdery, woody base of sandalwood, oakmoss, and musk. L'Interdit 2003 is neither overly sweet nor overpowering; instead, it offers a delicate balance between freshness and depth.

How to wear it

This fragrance blooms gradually on the skin, so applying it about half an hour before you need it allows the full depth to emerge. The fruity top notes are fleeting but vibrant, making it ideal for daytime wear where its powdery base provides lasting comfort.

Fig. 01 — L Interdit 2003, Givenchy

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The L Interdit line

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Designer Givenchy

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.88/ 5 · 179 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 20%.

Love33%
Like43%
OK4%
Dislike18%
Hate1%
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