What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is guatemalan cardamom and lavender. The heart brings Indian tuberose and jasmine sambac. On the skin it settles into tobacco and rum. Overall it smells white floral and warm spicy.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
L'Interdit Absolu 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 L'Interdit Absolu EDP
L'Interdit Absolu EDP comes from Givenchy. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
L'Interdit Absolu longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm and Gucci Guilty Eau Pour Homme. Base notes like tobacco and rum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear L'Interdit Absolu
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Extreme has more depth.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by warm spicy and tuberose. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and warm spicy smells and notes like Indian tuberose and tobacco. Less obvious notes include neroli, orange blossom and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
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Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2025.
Perfumes that smell like L'Interdit Absolu
Similar picks to try: Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm (4 shared notes), Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy (3 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Extreme (3 shared notes) and Gucci Guilty Eau Pour Homme (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does L'Interdit Absolu project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can men wear L'Interdit Absolu?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between L'Interdit Absolu EDP and L’Interdit Le?
The other one is the Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.