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Givenchy · Sold as masculine
Very Irresistible Givenchy Summer Cocktail Fresh Attitude for Men 2008
The feeling of stepping outside on a warm day when the air is filled with the scent of fresh citrus and green foliage, signaling the start of an exciting adventure.
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Very Irresistible Givenchy Summer Cocktail Fresh Attitude for Men 2008Premium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessUltraviolet Fluoressence for Men · RabanneMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares mint, grapefruit and star anise8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Givenchy launched Very Irresistible Givenchy Summer Cocktail Fresh Attitude for Men in 2008, capturing the essence of a vibrant summer day. The composition opens with fresh citrus and aromatic spices, creating an invigorating top note that feels like a burst of morning energy. As it settles, green accords and warm spices add depth, making this fragrance feel both crisp and inviting. It's designed to be wearable for any occasion, from the office to an evening out.
This fragrance has moderate longevity and sillage, so two sprays will keep it close to your skin without overpowering. It works best during warmer weather, where its fresh aromatic notes can shine through.
Fig. 01 — Very Irresistible Givenchy Summer Cocktail Fresh Attitude for Men 2008, Givenchy
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
Co-created with Dominique Ropion and Fanny Bal
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Warmly received so far: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 11%.