Givenchy Insense
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and black currant. The heart brings lily-of-the-valley and magnolia. On the skin it settles into fir. Overall it smells fresh and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 1993
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Insense 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
Givenchy Insense in detail
Insense comes from Givenchy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is fresh (100%), followed by fresh spicy and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh and fresh spicy smells and notes like lily-of-the-valley and fir. Less obvious notes include lavender and iris. Perfume fans rate it 4.43 out of 5.
Is Insense long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl. Base notes like fir are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl.
Insense: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Givenchy perfumes
The house has 72 perfumes here, led by Gentleman Reserve Privee, Gentleman and Gentleman Boisee.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2006.
Perfumes that smell like Insense
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl (4 shared notes), Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (5 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (5 shared notes).
More questions
What is the best season for Insense?
Spring.
When did Insense come out?
It came out in 1993.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.