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The Smell Of Christmas Eve

It was a freezing winter morning. I was standing at the tram stop and waiting to see a dear friend of mine. We were close to Christmas time, and we had to exchange gifts. I looked around, and the streets of Milan were full of flashing lights. People moved frantically between one shop and another to make their last purchases, and a thin fog pervaded the city, as is customary in the northern metropolis. The tram arrived, I run to meet my friend who immediately threw his arms around my neck and kissed me on the cheek. I notice that instead of walking away, he moved closer, plunged his face into my scarf, and whispered in my ear, “Wow, what a wonderful smell you have! Just the ones I like!”. “I’m glad you like it, it’s a gift I gave myself for Christmas.”  " IL (Eau de Toilette) | Lancetti " had just come out on the market, the autumn-winter season of the early 90s. At that time I was working to support my studies, and the perfume was only one, and it had to last for the entire s

There is a lot more to it than meets the eye

Givenchy Very Irresistible Fresh Attitude


fraghead Givenchy  Very Irrésistible Fresh Attitude
Givenchy Very Irrésistible Fresh Attitude

I still remember when the original Very Irrésistible was launched to the market in 2005, at that time I did not appreciate it... I was too attracted to aquatic, metallic, and airy accords, such as Lacoste Essential, Yves Roches Transat, YSL Kouros Eau d'Été, Bvlgari Aqua, Aramis Life, Jasper Conran II, and Joop! Homme Chill Out just to mention a few, and totally overlooked that one. Too bad, so sad. Yet, the very same happened to all of its flankers, miserably. But it was not far ago that I came upon a relatively new Givenchy Very Irrésistible Fresh Attitude tester bottle in perfume outlet, a ridiculous bargain and I was really lucky since it is discontinued by now.

Right off the bat, Givenchy Very Irrésistible Fresh Attitude on my skin opens up woody, fresh, and aromatic with the pleasant and energizing citrus-minty accord, with detectable notes of grapefruit and bergamot. Fresh spearmint adds its cooling attributes, while vivid coriander leaves balance it with its pleasingly pungent and spicy facets. Mint is really striking, supported by citrus tones on one side and spicy tones on the other side. That wondrous fresh blend lasts for nearly quarter an hour. Albeit I barely recognize the synthetic molten rubber smell that other people mentioned, yet I think this is unique and not disgusting at all.
I expressly love the smell of the top notes which are quite interesting. The combination of grapefruit, mint, and coriander is not what you would expect. It comes off more like a tart berry and not a citrus fruits. When spraying it, you can appreciate these notes and perhaps think it's a little too strong to be a summer fragrance. Don't be hasty, let it develop a while and you will see...

When it comes to the heart of this fragrance, lavender blossoms and grand vert basil leaves make it up. This accord is slightly balmy, spicy with lemon tarragon like the nuance of basil. Lavender, with its clean and deep aroma, contrasts the spice, giving out an alluring scent and gives the impression of a classic perfume. As the perfume transitions to the heart, the smell is less zesty and more floral. I love the way each and every note can be unquestionably detected in each stage.

Lastly, when it comes to the dry down, cedar plays its woody notes at the base rendering warmth and comfort. This woody temper is mixed with the dark and potent facets of coffee, here more closely akin to a fresh sugared cup of mocha, a chocolate-flavored variant of a caffè latte with sugared cocoa powder, rather than toasted and crushed coffee beans. After a couple of hours, it becomes a skin scent, and you can still feel basil and some coffee.

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Fresh Attitude

Although it has good sillage, duration and projection are rather modest because the fragrance can be barely sniffed after three hours. It is a pity being a perfect summer scent and having moderate performance. Nevertheless, as far as it is perceivable, it is a compliment getter, seriously!
I recommend Givenchy Very Irrésistible Fresh Attitude for summer and late spring daytime use with average temperatures or warm nights, as it is somewhat heavy and sweet once you apply it. Fresh, with a nice unoffensive sweetness, citrusy, with a tiny pinch of warm smoke, playful and very agreeable. By the way, the tall triangular blue-green gradient bottle is extraordinary.

-Elysium

fresh · citrus · sweet · balmy · floral

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