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Insense Ultramarine

Insense Ultramarine by Givenchy is a Aromatic Fruity fragrance for men

The Quick Read

Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, green composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.

vibrant freshnessinvigorating warmthday to nightdynamic energyaromatic balance
4.03· 1,433 Ratings
Created byChristian Mathieu
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 1994, Insense Ultramarine by Givenchy is a composition that balances vibrant freshness with deep warmth. Perfumer Christian Mathieu crafted this aromatic fruity fragrance for men, blending the bright tartness of watermelon and black currant with the green zing of galbanum and mint. The heart introduces floral notes like iris and magnolia, adding complexity before settling into a base of warm spices and woody accords such as vetiver and cedar. This dynamic interplay creates a scent that is both invigorating and grounding.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak1.6k
Weak3.4k
Moderate16.0k
Long12.8k
Eternal3.0k
Sillage
Intimate3.4k
Moderate16.0k
Strong8.8k
Enormous2.9k

Application Tips

Apply one or two sprays for a balanced effect — the bright top notes will fade within an hour, giving way to the deeper, more lasting base. This fragrance reads better close to skin than in a wide sillage.

03 · The Nose

Christian Mathieu

Founding perfumer · 5 fragrances

Christian Mathieu portrait

Christian Mathieu (1946–2020) was a French perfumer known for aquatic and aromatic fougère compositions. He began his career at IFF, creating Jacomo pour Homme (1980), and while at Roure Bertrand Dupont created Kenzo pour Homme (1991), an emblematic woody-marine fragrance. He later joined Takasago in Paris, creating Insensé Ultramarine for Givenchy (1994) and Elements Aqua for Boss (1996).

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where crisp citrus meets subtle floral notes and settles into a warm, woody finish.

Fig. 01 — Insense Ultramarine, Givenchy

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06 · The Room

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