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Givenchy · Sold as masculine
Very Irresistible for men
The moment you step into an upscale city office, where fresh mint and grapefruit notes greet you, followed by the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
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Very Irresistible for menPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessEau de Lacoste L.12.12. Blue · Lacoste FragrancesMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares mint, grapefruit and virginia cedar8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Very Irresistible for men by Givenchy, launched in 2005 and crafted by the perfumers Alain Astori, Carlos Benaïm, Juliette Karagueuzoglou, and Pierre Wargnye, is a composition that marries freshness with warmth. The fragrance opens with mint and grapefruit, creating a vibrant and refreshing top accord, before evolving into a heart of coffee and sesame notes. This distinctive blend transitions seamlessly to a base of hazelnut and Virginia cedar, offering a rich and nutty finish that lingers on the skin.
Apply one to two sprays in the morning for a fragrance that evolves throughout the day. The initial freshness fades within an hour but leaves room for the warm, nutty base notes to emerge. This composition is best suited for daytime wear as it maintains a balanced presence without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Very Irresistible for men, Givenchy
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Alain Astori
The private craftsman at IFFAlain Astori is a perfumer at International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) known for combining rigorous technical knowledge with genuine creative flair, despite keeping a low public profile.
Co-created with Carlos Benaïm, Juliette Karagueuzoglou and Pierre Wargnye
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Designer Givenchy
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 12%.