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Givenchy  ·  Sold as feminine

Very Irresistible Eau de Toilette

The crisp click of heels on a Parisian sidewalk, where the scent of fresh flowers mingles with the subtle spice of anis and the powdery comfort of linen.

3.931,228 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
roseanissoft spicyfloralcitruspatchouli
Very Irresistible Eau de ToilettePremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessPatchouli Rose · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate43% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak11%
Moderate42%
Long lasting33%
Eternal9%
SillageModerate40% say strong or enormous
Intimate13%
Moderate47%
Strong27%
Enormous13%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex1%
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Feminine98%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2012 by Givenchy, Very Irresistible Eau de Toilette is a fragrance that seamlessly blends the brand's signature French elegance with contemporary sophistication. The composition opens with bright citrus and anis, creating a fresh, inviting atmosphere that transitions into a heart of rose and soft spicy notes. Dominique Ropion, Carlos Benaïm, and Sophie Labbé crafted this scent to be both floral and powdery, anchored by woody and patchouli undertones that add depth and warmth.

How to wear it

This fragrance blooms best when applied to pulse points. The citrus and anis top notes are bright but fleeting, so ensure you capture enough of the heart and base notes for a lasting impression. It reads beautifully close to skin, making it perfect for daytime wear.

Fig. 01 — Very Irresistible Eau de Toilette, Givenchy

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03 · The nose

Dominique Ropion

The master of power and poetry

Dominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.

“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”

Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
344fragrances
1955born
Frenchnationality

Co-created with Carlos Benaïm and Sophie Labbé

The Very Irresistible line

27 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Givenchy

More from the house · founded 1952 · France

Similar accords, often for less

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Very Irresistible Eau de ToiletteTokyo Mystery
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With Givenchy Tokyo Mystery

Adds aromatic, marine and fresh spicy; shares two accords.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.93/ 5 · 1,228 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 16%.

Love30%
Like49%
OK4%
Dislike15%
Hate1%
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