Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Tuberose and black pepper caught on a wool collar in a taxi.

L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense by Givenchy, bottle pictured with its key notes: Black Pepper, Tuberose and Sesame
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonWinterAutumn

Time of dayNight out

Best forGoing out

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 49%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 42%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 45%Winter

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 58%Night out

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Longevity, 1,882 votes

  • Very weak2%33 votes
  • Weak3%65 votes
  • Moderate32%599 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)49%931 votes
  • Eternal13%254 votes

Sillage, 1,989 votes

  • Intimate7%133 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)42%837 votes
  • Strong39%780 votes
  • Enormous12%239 votes

Season, 1,882 votes

  • Spring12%232 votes
  • Summer3%55 votes
  • Autumn40%745 votes
  • Winter (Most voted)45%850 votes

Time of day, 1,882 votes

  • Daytime10%185 votes
  • Office2%42 votes
  • Evening30%560 votes
  • Night out (Most voted)58%1,095 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €8.91Was €13.90SAVE 36%
    • Per ml: €2.97/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €63.90Was €141.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €2.13/ml28% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions

What does Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense smell like?

Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense opens with Black Pepper. The heart brings Orange Blossom, Sesame and Tuberose. It dries down to Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (49% of votes), and 63% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (42% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn and winter; summer takes only 3% of season votes.

Is Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense good for winter?

Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote winter its best season, with 45% of season votes.

Is Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 88% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 12% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 2% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense?

L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense is made by Givenchy. It was launched in 2020.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense?

A 10ml decant of Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Givenchy perfumes can I try?

Besides Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense, 10ML has Ange ou Demon, L'Interdit Eau de Parfum and Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée from Givenchy, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense decant is filled by hand from an original Givenchy bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.