Sea waterOpens with
JasmineHeart
CedarDries down to
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Givenchy · Sold as unisex
Oblique Fast Forward
The crisp air at a coastal café, where sea water and green notes mingle with the subtle warmth of cedar and musk, capturing the essence of a fresh start.
Smells likethe ocean
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Oblique Fast ForwardPremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessCucumber Melon · Bath & Body WorksBudget tier, under $40 · shares melon, jasmine and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2000 by Givenchy, Oblique Fast Forward is a Floral Green fragrance created by perfumers Alberto Morillas and Ilias Ermenidis. This composition opens with a burst of sea water and melon, creating an invigorating marine-aromatic accord that feels as refreshing as a morning swim. The heart notes of jasmine and green notes add a lush floral-green freshness, while the base of Sichuan pepper, cedar, and musk brings warmth and depth to the overall composition.
One or two sprays are enough to capture its invigorating opening without overpowering the base. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear, as it maintains its freshness throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Oblique Fast Forward, Givenchy
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Co-created with Ilias Ermenidis
Designer Givenchy
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The originalOblique Fast ForwardGivenchy · Premium · $100–250Bath & Body Works · 2019Cucumber MelonShares Melon, Jasmine and Muskunder $40★ 3.79 (414)47%Match
Michael Kors · 2011Island Very BaliShares Sea water, Jasmine and Musk$40–100★ 4.09 (68)40%Match
Michael Kors · 2016TurquoiseShares Jasmine, Cedar and Musk$40–100★ 3.88 (251)40%Match
RasasiRoyale BlueShares 4 of its 13 notesunder $40★ 4.06 (226)
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Adds citrus and fresh spicy; shares cedar.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 10%.