Dahlia Noir Eau de Toilette

I first smelled this perfume in a sample I received around Christmas time 2012. It look me half a year to finally open up the sample and try it on my skin. I have never been so please by a scent as I have been by this one. Dahlia Noir is everything I look for in a perfume. It is a floral-fruity blend that begins heady with a splash of peach and rose. I find fruit tends to make a fragrance heavy and mind clogging after about a few seconds, but this one wears well. After if dries down, I feel like I am wrapped in a sheer gossamer mist of amber and woods that is light and only tints the senses rather than cloying them. I catch a whiff every so often and I am in love again. This scent does not linger impossibly long; however, it does not vanish a few seconds after it is sprayed out of the bottle. It definitely deserves some repeated wear; not so much that it saturates the skin and nothing new is ever smelled again but, because it is scent that can transcend the seasons -the fragrant rose of spring, the juicy peach of summer, the light woods of fall and a sweet amber rounding out the journey with satisfaction and contentment rather than leaving a bitter taste that could easily have been jarring and disappointing. The key here is all the scents compliment rather than contrast. Well done, Givenchy! This is going to be my signature scent, at least for the 2013 summer and it very well may become the first perfume I run out of and will need to replenish for continual use.

The campaign portrays perfectly the woman that comes to mind whenever I smell this perfume. A TIMELESS beauty shrouded in mystery. You may have heard of her only through whispers amongst few who has beheld her splendor. She is somewhat distant yet her gaze intoxicates should you capture that one rare moment she bestows only to whom she favors. ROMANCE in melancholy; it is a moment frozen in time but you only feel helpless with admiration for her... The fragrance opens with a very intensive mixture of Peach and Rose which remains prominent until the heart of the composition. The pink Pepper lends a certain edge elevating it further from the typical floral fruity fragrance in the market. At the base, the Rose makes its presence known in a whisper, a sweet presence with the vanilla being introduced to the mixture. Sweet...but not sugary nor cloying thanks to the Amber and woody accords that balances the composition. Overall, it is delicate and very elegant. This gem stood out amongst other perfumes I tested that day at the parfumerie. I have made an astronomical blunder by wearing this before I went to bed. This scent is amazingly BEAUTIFUL; it literally induces insomnia...I can't stop sniffing my wrist until I just drifted off to sleep because of exhaustion. Can't go wrong with a moderate sillage and longevity of more than 7 hours on my unmoisturized skin. A total must have!!!

I received a sample of the EDT and the EDP when I was purchasing a different fragrance. I have been obsessed with this to the point that I went back the following week and purchased the large bottle of the EDT. It is not a scandalously erotic fragrance as the lusty commercial would have you believe, this is a quiet, feminine, polite fragrance that says 'lady' which I like. With my body chemistry, I get a lot of floral with this and little to no fruit. I do find myself being heavy handed with the EDT, first because it isn't one of those screamer fragrances and second because I really like it. The EDP smells very different from the EDT, it isn't much stronger - but the earthiness is far more perceptible in the EDP. Some might call it a ho-hum pink floral, but I really like it.

I'm on the fence about this one. I first tried it and loved it when snuggling with my fiance - I thought it was so sophisticated and romantic. But trying it today, it doesn't seem as special. I reminds me of clementines, so I think of Christmas, and I love that fruit is the main part of this with a silky rose undertone. It does make you feel lady like, but maybe a little boring? I'm not sure I if I want to purchase this, but if anyone has a bottle of this that they don't want, I might be willing to swap something for one. :) I do like this, but not so sure I love it.

The word Noir is deceptive here. This is very soft & feminine , Citrus notes in the beginning but over all creamy Sandalwood. It smells very elegant an classy , also calming in a way . It's nothing really exciting or different IMO, but a very nice everyday scent that I cant see ever offending.It actually is cozy & inviting . Stays close to the skin & the only down side for me is the longevity - its maybe a 4/10 :( For the price I would prefer longer lasting scent :-)

I got a tester at the perfumeshop. I rubbed it on my wrists and neck. And... OH MY! I adore this! So tender and soft!!! I couldn't smell it on me but as i went out to walk my dog, late at night and the weather was a tenderly windy... and as i changed my direction... there it was! Beautiful and comforting like the softest velvet. I want this! I hope i'll get it for my birthday.... That way it would be even more sweeter. Ps. And I did got it for my birthday! Lovely!

I LOVE it! My new signature fragrance! I smell rose combined with a peachy/nectarine aroma on first spray, then it dries down to a powdery sweetness. It has undertones of spicy woodiness that add an element of mystery and depth to the innocent and romantic fragrance...and make it complicated enough to match any mood. It's light, fresh, and cheers me up whenever I wear it! This is the fragrance that I've spent years searching for! :)

Always get the EDT She is loveable, delicate and a shadow of her loud mouth half sister EDP who acts older than her age ! This gives me memories of carefree European summers. Getting butterflies for a kind young man who glances your way. Maybe I have too many emotional connections with this smell ;) But it smells pure. Clean. Gentle. Someone you want to hug. Absolutely heart broken it is discontinued !!

Ive started wearing this again...men stop me in my tracks to ask what im wearing...its a soft cozy suede trench lined in cashmere...omg..smells so good..uber feminine..in an understated fruity powdery elegant way...I find very unique..thinking of trying the edp for winter..I know this has sooo many negative reviews go sniff it for yourself

I love this fragrance so much! They discontinued the edp I believe but as of this date the edt is still sold at Sephora. It reminds me of the old Coty Sand and Sable but with a more fruity citrus twist. It has light white florals dancing in the background with vanilla and sandalwood. Fabulous Spring/Summer scent!

I am surprised how good it is! I really didn't like the original. This one is light, airy, fruity and sensual. My new favorite. I think it's a daytime scent, perfect for work/school. It's fresh like spring flowers. There's nothing Noir about it, the name is misleading, but the scent is perfect!

fresh and good. It is a unique scent which smells very nice and very good. I LVOE the pink!..Beautiful, , seductive...feminine... it is for the spring will be just right...some like scents such as Versace Bright Crystal or Chanel Chance Tendre...i love them

I love the edt...I cannot take the edp. Last all day...smells feminine and warm...many compliments. The candle smells amazing too

A refreshing breath of air, I love how the fragrance changes from citrusy to floral in the dry down.

For me it is love at first smell. But the EDT, didn't like EDP at all.

This is truly the rosy peach margarita on the rocks with pink pepper salt on the rim. Vibrant and refreshing, she is fitting for a youthful lady with class and a charming smile. There is a coy sensuality about her, however she is ungrounded and rather fleeting- her scent lingers in the mind for all the 'what if' possibilities she could be. Dahlia Noir is a misnomer as there is nothing Femme Fatale about this. Instantly I am spritzed with the lemon and mandarin orange- it is an almost bitter citrus that is immediately sweetened up by an elegant peach. Then I detect a light and beautiful rose with the pink pepper that really keeps it youthful and alive. The sandalwood and cedar create a complement to the peach while the amber and vanilla give it that creamy dreamy warmth and musk. It starts out refreshing and then rather a fuzzy and comforting scent. I find myself grabbing for this on a daily basis. I did 3-4 sprays on top of my moisturizer and it lasted about 3-4 hours. The peach and rose are prominent in the first half, then it fades to a gentle vanilla and pink peper combo. The silage is really skin soft. Dahlia seems to plays hide and seek- she will occasionally surprise you with a pleasant reminder that she is there. However, for a Givenchy perfume I am really disappointed with the longevity and silage!! It could have been much more worth buying. This would be something that you would have to refresh yourself with. It doesn't cloy nor is it heady. Dahlia Noir EDT is similar to and replaces my desires for Chanel Chance Eau Tendre, Versace Bright Crystal, Marc Jacobs Daisy, Jimmy Choo EDT, and Especially Escada Delicate Notes. I do love this for the elegant fruity rose, and wish it would have a greater silage- but for the fantastic price I got this for as a blind buy, it's a love! I can't say it's unique but it's certainly something I will be grabbing often for a light uplifting day scent in the spring or summer. But when she's gone, it will be time to move on with gentle memories of her warmth. Or perhaps I will long for her? Time will tell!

This is as lukewarm as everyone has described. Very disappointing for the money. A lovely little office safe fragrance - when you can smell it. I usually apply no more than 2-3 sprays of anything, and I've put on four of this just to be able to perceive it at all. It has very little silage or potency. It's nice? I will try to enjoy it for what it is. ETA - Applied 5 full sprays this morning at 7 AM. Here it is 3 PM and still going strong. So perhaps this is just one that needs a more thorough application, but it is doing very well at exceeding my expectations of its longevity! I am also really digging into the peppery slightly tart rose with sandalwood the most prominent base note. This has started to impress me. It does make me feel OFFICE in a good way - like I'm a very well put together coordinator that's on her A-game. :-) ETA - Applied 3 sprays this morning - one on each wrist and one on decolletage. It is wafting beautifully and starting to become a love!

Made a mistake off trying a couple of fragrances at the same time and wish I never bought this perfume, its not even on my want list it was on offer in boots so i thought i would try it, when I got home I did not unwrap it right away, may be my subconscious realised I made a mistake. I cannot afford to make so many mistakes. Think I will have to stop looking on here if I make any more. I smell the citrus opening then it's kind off fizzy and airy perhaps it's the musk doing it, I have to admit I don't smell the rose with wearing on its own wish I bought Issey floral one instead that was very rosy without the musk, I find my nose and throat gets irritated with some perfumes and this is one of them, need try and sell it on. I am kicking myself for wasting money

This is a really good summer perfume for day wear. The citrus gives a lightness and freshness similar to what you'd find with a fragrance like Light Blue. It's rosey and slightly sweet. So nice for humid weather, and you really do need that warmer weather to fully appreciate it. The base notes of wood, amber and vanilla emerge after the citrus wears off some and creates a nice balance. As Scentflower suggested below, I tried it with Pink Sugar and it does layer well. You have to go lightly on the Pink Sugar because it's so potent and overwhelming. For some reason, it was better on my skin with Dahlia sprayed first and Pink Sugar lightly over top. That combination helps to bring this into a cooler weather fragrance.

I really don't care for this much. I was feeling generous so I gave it a Like instead of a Dislike, because it's not bad, it's just not for me. I find it too sharp and a bit juvenile. I have fallen in love with the EDP, mostly because of the iris. To me, they are completely different. The longevity of the EDT is considerably shorter than the EDP as well. In a way, it reminds me of Allure EDP, which I also find too sharp but still prefer.