CucumberOpens with
MagnoliaHeart
MuskDries down to
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Givenchy · Sold as feminine
So Givenchy
A crisp spring afternoon when the sun filters through blooming flowers, and the air is filled with the fresh scent of peony and raspberry.
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So GivenchyPremium · $100–250
63%Similar accords, often for lessJeanne Lanvin Couture · LanvinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
So Givenchy, launched in 2004 by the French fashion house Givenchy and crafted by perfumers Christophe Raynaud and Mark Buxton, is a Floral fragrance that captures the essence of modern elegance. The composition opens with a refreshing cucumber note followed by raspberry and magnolia, creating an initial burst of fruity freshness. This leads into a heart of peony and black currant, balancing sweetness with subtle floral notes. The base notes of musk, cedar, and amber add warmth and depth, grounding the fragrance in a comfortable woody-musky scent.
Apply So Givenchy to pulse points for a light, airy effect that lasts throughout the day. The cucumber top note fades quickly, so a second application after two hours can help maintain its freshness.
Fig. 01 — So Givenchy, Givenchy
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Co-created with Mark Buxton
Designer Givenchy
More from the house · founded 1952 · France
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 11%.