L’Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense by Givenchy

What a beautiful perfume that’s finally back in my life after I foolishly threw it away. At the time, my nose couldn’t quite identify its exquisite vanilla and creamy nard notes. Now it’s back with me, saved from extinction in my collection (it’s already discontinued), and I’m making the most of it. I detect a smoky touch, maybe from the pepper, but it doesn’t bother me because the fragrance evolves quickly into potent nard, nothing sticky, more fleshy and bathed in exquisite, incredibly sweet vanilla. Isa Ramírez mentioned the vanilla almost touches gourmand territory, but don’t worry, it’s not… The sesame and patchouli aren’t noticeable; it’s just fleshy nard bathed in melted caramel-vanilla. My only “con” is the longevity, but I trust it will be the bomb I desire once it’s macerated. For now, it’s a sweet, caramel bomb loaded with hyper-modern nard, nothing mournful or aristocratic, nor sticky… I love it. I use it to perfume my house, but to be honest, it’s for going out with your partner or on a hunt so that little bunny gets mesmerized by your gaze at night. It’s extremely sensual, from 20 to 80 years old, playful but dangerous. Men will adore its scent, and don’t be alarmed if they bite your neck… or maybe it’s you? Hahaha. Worth noting, it works great for this spooky season. A scent worthy of a modern, playful vampire, with that totally black bottle, a potion for pleasure. Get a bottle before you regret it.

I adored its scent… for a few seconds. I was so eager to own this perfume. It’s disappearing, and I wanted to buy it before they discontinued it. The opening is beautiful, with a slightly addictive tingling sensation. Then the nard appears on my skin, becoming warm, creamy, sensual… and then it just flattens. It gives me that feeling. Fragrances usually last a long time on me, but this composition fails on my skin. I love those reviews saying it’s a masterpiece, because I suppose some people love it and the note deployment seems to deserve it, but not on me. It’s been a disappointment because I bought it so eagerly, and it’s like it can’t spread. Like it can’t take flight. I bring my nose close again and again and can barely find it. In other words, the “intense” part isn’t part of its charm on my skin. It’s very pleasant, but that’s it.

This fragrance is a hemorrhage of pleasure. The best of L’Interdit. Everyone praises it, and its sillage and longevity are incredible. They discontinued it and then brought it back to the market, but it’s not the same anymore.

Hi, I hope you’re all doing well. Yesterday, while reviewing my notes, I realized I hadn’t yet given my opinion on this fragrance, being the first one I owned from this line and the one that made me fall in love with it. Needless to say, it’s a perfume I love; as some of you already know, I really like floral scents, and nard is one of my favorites. Here, without a doubt, it’s the star. Every time I wear this fragrance, I have different sensations. It clearly has the floral aspect but also a gourmand character. I think if nard were edible, this perfume would represent a nard cream, rich and dense. At times, I also smell black grape mousse. On the other hand, I think the sesame adds an interesting touch that, without taking away the sweetness, adds a crunchy texture to its creamy base. I find it a warm, sexy, opulent, dark, and mysterious fragrance. As you know, we can all use whatever perfumes we want, regardless of marketing strategies; however, I consider that especially this fragrance can be interesting for both men and women. Regarding usage situations and climates, I think due to its moderate to high potency, it shines more in cool climates, preferably at night, at semi-formal to formal events, and even on dates, though moderating the sprays. In short, a fragrance I consider extremely pleasant, and I encourage everyone who enjoys floral, sweet, and delicately extravagant aromas to try it. Out of the five I have from this line, this one takes the first spot with Rouge, depending on the day and occasion. Sending greetings from Argentina and see you in the next review.

Among the designer perfumes I’ve tried with current formulations, I think this version of L’Interdit stands out. It’s a scent with personality, a beautiful and well-blended composition: creamy, sensual, and spicy, resulting in something very refined compared to other commercial perfumes. The projection and longevity are also fantastic.

The best L’Interdit… I tried the classic and liked it at first but got bored later, but this one… on skin it’s a beast. I was looking for unisex, they showed me Absolu, I liked it and ordered it for my birthday as ‘the black bottle one’ (didn’t know Absolu and Intense looked the same) and they gave me Intense instead. It was a lucky mistake, I love it. The vanilla and neroli stand out with excellent longevity.

Definitely my favorite L’Interdit. It makes me feel like I’m in heaven. And if your students come to hug you and say ‘teacher, but you smell so good’ I’d die of happiness 😍. I’m liking perfumes that mix pepper and vanilla more and more. Recommend trying CH Passion.

I thought it was for men but no 😹😹 Smells strong and slightly sweet, very good.

Sweet and powerful, reminds me of Scandal by Night (which I don’t know if it’s discontinued). Final verdict: when my Scandal runs out, I’ll go for this one again.

Brown beast. Mysterious, nocturnal, with great trail and longevity. Looks incredible in cold season, especially at night. It has the DNA of the original, with that sweet and sticky neroli, but spicy and spiced by the combination of pepper and sesame. I like it more than the original. A flanker worth considering.

Overrated. On my skin, it smells like a santería shop with incense and smudge sticks. This is the third time I’ve tried it, and it just doesn’t work for my nose. I love patchouli, but combined with vanilla here, it smells like the burner essences sold in those shops. Lots of people love the L’Interdit line, but taste is subjective.

This version of L’Interdit is the most unisex I’ve smelled in a long time. Is it good? Yes, but not perfect. It’s controlled chaos. Let me try to explain what I perceive and what it evokes for me: violence and restraint. This perfume plays all its cards: the pepper isn’t just an opening note, it’s a constant spark. Nard is the protagonist, and vanilla only adds a dirty, impudent sweetness, heightened by the pepper until it smells like a cookie. In the dry down, nard and pepper dominate. I assume there’s an undeclared pear note because in bursts it smells fruity; I doubt the vetiver and patchouli have anything to do with that, they seem to be there just to add a touch of nobility. Everything is turned up, boiling, about to explode. The notes seem to conspire to prevent the nard from breaking the ceiling. I imagine those notes tying up a nard-smelling monster so it doesn’t snap the strings. It’s contained violence, darkness and light. Something sexy but not good, bottled morbidity, Stockholm syndrome. An intense prohibition. If all this creates an aroma, something very good must be there. The question is: do I like that sensation? Maybe yes, but I didn’t know until today.

Black pepper without much heat, lots of nard, vanilla, and sesame.

This L’Interdit is a beast. Aromatic, unisex, white floral, and very potent. One spray lasted 10 hours with the same intensity; even though I washed my hands twice during those 10 hours, the perfume remained intact. That single spray projected for 7 hours, it’s insane. It’s similar to the Rouge but stronger, less sweet, and more unisex. Despite the intensity, I didn’t suffer from a headache (I’m prone to not tolerating strong perfumes). It’s not sweet at all, suitable for any time of day. Longevity: 10/10, Scent: 9/10, Sillage: 10/10. Edit: The day I tested it, I was wearing a jacket; I wore it that day, hung it up, and a week later I put it on again and it smelled very strong, even though I only sprayed it on my wrist. What a marvel.

The undisputed king! I loved L’Interdit, but after trying this… I’m speechless 😃😃😃. It’s sweet, sensual, elegant, and sexy—exactly what I was looking for. Upon leaving, it’s a delicate, elegant vanilla wrapped in creamy nardos; you can definitely detect the sesame with the vanilla and the nardos. So delicious! Longevity: 12+ hours, it sticks like glue and projects for meters. SCENT 10/ LONGEVITY 10/ PACKAGING 10/ TRAIL 10/ I LOVE IT! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤩