Eau de Givenchy (2018) by Givenchy

The fresh version of Givenchy. Pretty, light, and easygoing with its Petit Grain and Neroli. It doesn’t hit as hard as Dior’s Portofino, but it has that ‘little’ touch that makes it perfect for baby clothes.

Honestly, this is the last time I’m buying blind. That said, I grabbed it on sale, so I guess I can’t complain too much. It smells like baby cologne, nothing more, nothing less. I think buying Agua Fresca de Azahar by Adolfo Domínguez (it’s very, very similar) yields better results, in terms of price and longevity, by far!!. This Givenchy water lasts nothing, even when reapplied frequently.

Opens with a citrusy, dry, and herbal neroli… And long live citrus!!! Fresh… Unisex… Herbal… Rich… Spring-like… Juvenile… Fixation 8, projection 9.

It’s a nice scent… but for a cologne, just like with Gentleman Cologne, it’s pleasant, yet the price isn’t justified. I think there are few colognes (EDC) that can justify such prices, as Drakecito says, there are fresh waters for €10 that perform just as well. Examples of colognes that come to mind include Acqua di Parma, which uses very natural ingredients, or Atelier, where the term ‘cologne’ is just marketing fluff since they use high concentrations. Other brands should take better care of those terms and the prices they set.

It has its thing, but yes, it definitely smells like a cologne for kids. It’s very similar to Nenuco/Neroli Portofino.. XD My wife says it smells like Royale Ambrée… It opens with very indistinct citrus notes, to which a very subtle green touch is added. The dry-down improves (in my opinion) with a more pronounced floral aspect, featuring a note of ‘supposed’ neroli. The latter gives it a very interesting sweet/floral tone. I really liked this part. The trail is always low and the longevity is surprisingly good, working especially well on clothes, where I can smell it even after 20 hours. I see it as more feminine and childish than masculine, although I can wear it perfectly (this is very subjective). I wouldn’t lie if I said I liked it, although the problem is always the same. The quality of the essences doesn’t feel very high and the price is excessive. Years ago we could find colognes of this same quality for less than €10. But come on, Frederic Malle with his Cologne Indelébile is worse. P.S.: The great master Demachy has discovered gunpowder with this… XD

Oh my goodness, this is a mess. A joke and a disappointment. Neroli with a hint of orange blossom and lemon. Longevity and sillage are much weaker than Nenuco. If you like the scent, Nenuco is much more recommended in terms of performance and price.

Well, tested today on my wrist. It’s really a harmless cologne, almost childish with a very classic touch. It doesn’t offer an innovative aroma. On my skin, it’s orange blossom and more orange blossom with a bit of vetiver that gives it a unisex fix but leans more towards the feminine side, yet it looks good on both sexes anyway. The fix isn’t bad but it’s not rocket science. For those who want to wear a kind aroma with innocent touches. I still think Demachy isn’t a bad perfumer, but certainly, in this case, he didn’t shine nor did he create a distinctive fragrance. Current perfume politics: the oven isn’t ready for buns. So better not to risk with groundbreaking aromas that create trends. And that goes for all perfume houses, celebrities, and designers.