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

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Tuberose and ginger on sequins leaving a crowded bar.

L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge by Givenchy, bottle pictured with its key notes: Blood Orange, Ginger and Tuberose
  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

SeasonWinter

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: 46%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 48%Winter

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 58%Night out

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Longevity, 3,811 votes

  • Very weak1%31 votes
  • Weak2%63 votes
  • Moderate35%1,330 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)49%1,877 votes
  • Eternal13%510 votes

Sillage, 3,770 votes

  • Intimate4%155 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)46%1,717 votes
  • Strong41%1,564 votes
  • Enormous9%334 votes

Season, 3,811 votes

  • Spring10%381 votes
  • Summer4%153 votes
  • Autumn38%1,448 votes
  • Winter (Most voted)48%1,829 votes

Time of day, 3,811 votes

  • Daytime12%457 votes
  • Office5%191 votes
  • Evening25%953 votes
  • Night out (Most voted)58%2,210 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €7.29Was €11.90SAVE 39%
    • Per ml: €2.43/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €51.30Was €113.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €1.71/ml30% 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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What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

Blood orange and ginger open it sharp and zesty, then rich, creamy white flowers come in with a peppery leaf edge. It dries down to a warm, dry, woody base that feels smooth and spicy.

How it wears

The perfume community reports long wear, with projection split between moderate and strong, so it carries well without shouting.

When to wear it

Wearers reach for it on winter nights and autumn evenings, as a warm, spicy going-out scent rather than a hot-weather one.

Who it suits

Suits a woman who likes white flowers with spice and wood. It is warm and rich, so those who prefer light, fresh scents may find it heavy.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge comes as 3ml for €7.29 (€2.43/ml), 10ml for €21.06 (€2.11/ml) and 30ml for €51.30 (€1.71/ml).

Frequently asked questions

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

Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge opens with Blood Orange and Ginger. The heart brings Jasmine, Pimento Leaf and Tuberose. It dries down to Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge 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 (46% 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 Rouge good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for winter; summer takes only 4% of season votes.

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

Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote winter its best season, with 48% of season votes.

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

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 83% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 17% for daytime or the office.

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

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 5% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge?

L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge is made by Givenchy. It was launched in 2021.

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

A 10ml decant of Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge 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 Rouge, 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 Rouge decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge 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.

Is Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge fresh or warm?

Warm: ginger, sandalwood and patchouli give it a spicy, woody glow, with blood orange adding only a short, bright start.

Is Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge good for a date night?

Yes: wearers name it mostly for the night and for going out, and its rich tuberose and spice suit an evening.

Where can I buy Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge as a decant?

At 10ML: Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €21.06 (€2.11/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

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.