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GivenchyEau de Parfum · EST. 2018

L'Interdit Eau de Parfum

A modern white-floral with a smoky twist, pairing orange blossom, tuberose, and jasmine against a base of vetiver, patchouli, and ambroxan. A contemporary feminine balancing brightness with a darker woody undertone.

NOSE: Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, Fanny BalRELEASED: 2018RETAIL: $85 - $135
The Quick Answer

L'Interdit Eau de Parfum opens on Pear and Bergamot, moves through Orange Blossom and Tuberose, and dries down to Vetiver and Patchouli. At $85 - $135 it is which sits at fair mid-range value, with long lasting (7h - 9h) on skin. A relatively safe blind buy for most wardrobes.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.4
Expert
7.6
Longevity
7.4
Sillage
9.5
Versatility
9.1
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

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Approx. $0.85/ml — Based on the lowest street price ($85) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Pear
  • Bergamot
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Orange Blossom
  • Tuberose
  • Jasmine
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • Ambroxan

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

L'Interdit Eau de Parfum is Givenchy's 2018 eau de parfum from perfumer Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, Fanny Bal. Our analysis examines its three-phase structure, its longevity and projection profile, and the occasions it serves best.

The Opening

The opening leads with bright citrus and juicy fruit facets — Pear, Bergamot set the first impression in the initial fifteen to thirty minutes.

The Heart

As the top notes settle, the heart turns bright citrus and floral, built around Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine. This is where the fragrance reveals its true personality, roughly two to four hours in.

The Dry-Down

Hours later it resolves into a dry woods and golden amber foundation — Vetiver, Patchouli, Ambroxan — that determines the lasting memory of the scent.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Pear and Bergamot opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Orange Blossom and Tuberose heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Vetiver and Patchouli base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 10
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
7.6/10
Sillage
7.4/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
8.8/10

Who Should Buy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum

L'Interdit Eau de Parfum leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and juicy fruit compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORLong Lasting (7h - 9h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONModerate Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
45%
NIGHT
55%
GENDER INDEXFeminine
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸30%
SUMMER ☀️20%
AUTUMN 🍂30%
WINTER ❄️20%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Pear and Bergamot lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Orange Blossom and Tuberose take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Vetiver and Patchouli anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Vetiver and Patchouli is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • ✓Spring (30% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Autumn / Fall (30% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Flexible across day and night

Skip It

  • ✗Few hard limits — a fairly easy all-rounder

Blind-Buy Risk

7/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
In its favour
  • • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Benzyl Salicylate / Benzyl Benzoate

White-floral declarables; usually well tolerated but listed under EU rules.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the new L'Interdit smell like?
The 2018 Eau de Parfum is a white-floral with a smoky base. Orange blossom, tuberose, and jasmine form a bright heart, while vetiver, patchouli, and ambroxan add a darker, woody contrast underneath.
Is L'Interdit versatile?
Fairly. Its mix of bright florals and a smoky-woody base lets it work across day and evening and most seasons except deep summer heat. It leans dressier than a simple fresh floral but is not strictly an evening-only scent.
How does the 2018 version relate to the original L'Interdit?
L'Interdit was originally launched in 1957 as a sophisticated aldehydic floral associated with Audrey Hepburn. The 2018 release reuses the name but is a completely different, modern white-floral with a smoky base and should not be expected to smell like the vintage original.
Is L'Interdit Eau de Parfum worth buying?
For the money, L'Interdit Eau de Parfum ($85 - $135) is a fair buy. It projects at a moderate projection level and lasts in the range of long lasting (7h - 9h), which puts its performance around the average mark. It is worth it if you connect with its Pear and Bergamot character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans flexible but specific.
Can I wear L'Interdit Eau de Parfum to the office?
Yes, within reason. L'Interdit Eau de Parfum sits at a moderate moderate projection projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is L'Interdit Eau de Parfum good for summer?
Not really. L'Interdit Eau de Parfum scores only 20% for summer — heat tends to amplify its Vetiver and Patchouli base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in spring, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of L'Interdit Eau de Parfum should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. L'Interdit Eau de Parfum has moderate projection projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its long lasting (7h - 9h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is L'Interdit Eau de Parfum safe for sensitive skin?
L'Interdit Eau de Parfum is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Pear, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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