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Givenchy · Sold as feminine
Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum
A crisp autumn day when the air is filled with the scent of ripe fruit and the sun warms the skin, balanced by a hint of spiced vanilla.
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Very Irresistible Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessOlympea Flora · RabanneMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2005, Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum by Givenchy is a floral fragrance that balances freshness and warmth with its distinctive blend of star anise, pear, and green apple. The heart features a distinctive liv Tyler rose alongside peony and magnolia, while the base notes of vanilla and patchouli create a soft, powdery finish. This composition was crafted by Dominique Ropion, Sophie Labbé, and Carlos Benaïm, capturing the essence of French elegance with a modern twist.
One spritz on each wrist is enough — this fragrance blooms quickly but retains its warmth throughout the day. The star anise note fades within two hours, so reapply if you want to maintain that initial freshness.
Fig. 01 — Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum, Givenchy
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Dominique Ropion and Sophie Labbé
The Very Irresistible line
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Designer Givenchy
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