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‘I have had two privileges in my life: to have
been friends with two remarkably talented
people, Cristobal Balenciaga and Audrey
Hepburn. Each one gave me something
exceptional that I still carry with me today’
Hubert de Givenchy
The Mythical Collection
L’Interdit replaced by women with direction and power. and are later affirmed with subtle spice of
Born from a legendary encounter and a Givenchy III has a fresh opening of bergamot coriander. The lasting effect of the vetyver
Application
life-long friendship between Hubert de and tangerine, which introduces rose and fragrance is warmed with sensual notes
Givenchy and Audrey Hepburn, L’Interdit jasmine; melting into a refined and mysterious of rich sandalwood.
• Spray on skin and not on clothes.
became the very first fragrance by Parfums oak moss and patchouli base note.
• Be subtle with spray: No more than three
Givenchy in 1957. Created only for Audrey Sophisticated, multifaceted and feminine, Monsieur de Givenchy
sprays in the morning – most of us are
Hepburn, who, upon hearing that it was to be this scent embraces the great revival of Monsieur de Givenchy is one of the
surrounded by people and it is much
made public, whispered “L’Interdit” – meaning “Chypre” fragrances. precursors of male fragrances. It has been the
more elegant to be subtle rather than
forbidden to Hubert. This is a floral perfume masculine, sophisticated, fresh and irresistibly
to overdose.
that has a complex and well-balanced note Eau de Givenchy seductive essence of Givenchy since 1959.
• Spray a little after lunch to keep
combining rare and precious essences Composed in 1980 this soft and charming Monsieur de Givenchy contains zesty
fragrance alive.
highlighted by aldehydic top notes; jasmine scent complements the feminine simplicity of aromatic top notes of lemon and bergamot;
• Spray on warm areas of the body
and pink pepper heart notes; and tonka bean casual yet chic elegance. This scent evokes heart notes of lavender and base notes of oak
such as the neck and inside the arms.
and orris base notes. a sense of gregariousness, spontaneity and moss. This woody fragrance is classically
• Avoid wrists because you may
cheerfulness. The combination of refreshing contemporary, elegant, fresh and timeless.
damage jewellery.
Le De citrus head notes opens the way to a soft,
• Spray on the back of the neck if you have
Created in 1957, Le De stands for all things feminine floral heart note of jasmine dew Xeryus Mens
long hair as the fragrance can be smelt
elegant and simple. The top notes comprise and honeysuckle. First created in 1986, Xeryus takes its name
through the hair, which is very alluring.
of Lily of the Valley accord and coriander. The from the triumphant and adventurous Greek
• Choose a scent diet-day each week to
heart notes are a combination of sambac and Eau de Vetyver Mens God, renowned for his powerful seduction
avoid boredom, keep the smell alive
white jasmine and the base notes contain the Vetyver was composed in 1959 as Hubert and strength. The sensual, aromatic and
and rest the nose.
velvety scent of sandalwood and oliban wood. Givenchy’s personal fragrance. Evoking a woody fragrance evokes impulsive action as
• Rotate scents to keep interest.
thick, deep forest, the essential oil from the well as deep emotion. The grassy top notes of
• Keep what you wear a secret –
Givenchy III vetyver root qualifies this regal scent as the aromatic basil and sage dissolve into a
it creates mystery.
This empowering fragrance represents a time most masculine of all the luxury fragrances. deeper impression of violet leaf and spicy
of transformation in the lives of women. First impressions are created by top notes clove and finally leave a sensual lasting scent
Where the era of the delicate female was of woody vetyver and fresh, tart bergamot, of amber, sandalwood and cypress.
ABOVE RIGHT: Givenchy mythical collection
All photography courtesy of Sotheby’s Picture Library,
www.sothebys.com/picture-library
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