What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is saffron and thyme. The heart brings lily and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Overall it smells vanilla and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Ange Ou Etrange notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Givenchy Ange Ou Etrange EDP
Ange Ou Etrange EDP is made by Givenchy. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
When in the day to wear Ange Ou Etrange
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Valentino Voce Viva is a lighter match.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Valentino Voce Viva.
Givenchy perfumes worth knowing
The house has 72 perfumes here, led by Gentleman Reserve Privee, Gentleman and Gentleman Boisee.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like lily and vanilla. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, orchid and Brazilian rosewood. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
Ange Ou Etrange through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €99. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Perfumes that smell like Ange Ou Etrange
Similar picks to try: Gisada Ambassador Intense (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes), Valentino Voce Viva (4 shared notes) and Prada Amber (4 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
When did Ange Ou Etrange come out?
It came out in 2006.
Does Ange Ou Etrange last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.