A fresh, musky floral accord. Eau de Cologne fragrances constitute the origins of our modern perfumery. Very fresh, they were once the only fragrance men used. So while some now consider them outdated, they never stop inspiring new compositions.
In 2018, the house of Givenchy gave a second life to its iconic fragrance Eau de Givenchy, originally created in 1980. For its first creation, Hubert de Givenchy wanted a fragrance that evokes cheerfulness, joie de vivre and youth. Even today, it remains a sparkling and elegant essence, with a streamlined refinement and a minimalist code. Recently, Eau de Givenchy has come out in another version: Eau de Givenchy Rosée. An unprecedented ode to freshness, it is composed of a floral and musky accord, as though drawn from the fresh dew of early morning. So how did the house of Givenchy translate the idea of a floral, morning breath? A focus on the composition of this fragrance follows.
The very floral heart of Eau de Givenchy Rosée
Eau de Givenchy Rosée is described by the house as a fresh, musky floral accord that captures that suspended early-morning moment when everything still seems possible. As this description suggests, Eau de Givenchy Rosée places the emphasis on the scent of flowers, which only amplifies its femininity. Its floral breath is dominated by three main ingredients. First and foremost, there is rose, an essential flower in feminine perfumery. Cherished by women since antiquity, rose here reveals its many facets, appearing both refreshing and slightly lemony, while also being poetic and warm. Jasmine, for its part, gives Eau de Givenchy Rosée a sweeter, more opulent character. Slightly fruity, it highlights the gourmand character of this fragrance, without tipping it into an overload of sweetness. Finally, hyacinth completes this trio. More green and powerful, it is used here as an excellent fixative, which only improves the longevity of Eau de Givenchy Rosée over time.
Givenchy relies on a fruity, refreshing opening
At the same time, to amplify the sensation of freshness in this fragrance, and thus evoke the purity of morning dew, Givenchy relied on fruitier notes in its top notes. Eau de Givenchy Rosée opens with a breath of mandarin, a zesty, sparkling ingredient essential for giving vitality to the compositions that contain it. Osmanthus, for its part, preserves the fruity breath of Eau de Givenchy Rosée while making it smoother. It brings roundness to this fragrance, releasing an apricot-like scent in its sillage.
The more animalic, woody base notes of Eau de Givenchy Rosée
Little by little, Eau de Givenchy Rosée darkens. Its base is enhanced with patchouli, one of the ingredients most prized by perfumers. Woody and camphorous, this wood from Indonesia also amplifies the longevity of this fragrance, while giving it more character. Eau de Givenchy Rosée is finally heightened with a touch of musk, for a more animalic, seductive effect.