Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum 50ml Spray

Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum 50ml is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic 1957 L'Interdit, launched in 2018 and signed by master perfumers Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Fanny Bal. A bright, slightly fruity opening of bergamot, pear and sour cherry leads into a luminous floral heart of tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine sambac, before settling into a dark, sensual base of patchouli, vetiver, ambroxan, caramel and vanilla — an unexpected pairing of bright white florals with a brooding "darker side" drydown.

About L'Interdit

Givenchy was founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, who created the original L'Interdit in 1957 as a private fragrance for his close friend Audrey Hepburn — making it one of the first celebrity fragrances. The 2018 reissue brings that storied DNA into a contemporary register, presented with actress Rooney Mara as its modern muse and a sleek black-bowed glass flacon.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Bergamot, Pear, Sour Cherry
• Heart: Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac
• Base: Patchouli, Vetiver, Ambroxan, Caramel, Vanilla

Olfactory family: Floral Woody Musk  |  Launched: 2018 (reissue)  |  Perfumers: Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, Fanny Bal

Who it's for

L'Interdit suits women looking for a polished, modern feminine signature with a confident floral character and a deep, slightly indulgent drydown. The composition is at its best in autumn and winter, ideal for date-night, dinner and party contexts, and pairs naturally with formal or evening dressing. Anyone drawn to fragrances such as Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium or Carolina Herrera Good Girl will recognise the territory, with L'Interdit sitting at the more sophisticated end of that spectrum.

How to wear it

Hold the bottle around 15 cm from the skin and spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears. Apply to clean, moisturised skin straight after a shower for the longest wear. Two sprays usually balance well; the patchouli-and-vanilla drydown develops on warm skin and rewards a moderate, considered hand.

Specifications

• Size: 50ml
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Gender: Women
• Brand: Givenchy
• Line: L'Interdit (2018)
• Year: 2018
• Perfumers: Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, Fanny Bal