Hot Couture

This is one of my top 10 scents, I coverted a bottle for a while after smelling it and it was a love at first sniff. Hot Couture is sweet but I wouldn't say its a gourmand, I find it to have just the right amount of fruity sweetness without feeling syrupy and sickly, but it also has the right balance of spice and smoke from the pepper and vetiver finished off nicely with some gentle powdery floral nuances from the magnolia. I'm not really too sure what else I can say about this that no one else has already said but I'll give it a try! I've never smelt anything quite like this, I think the closest thing I have smelt to this was a White Musk Smoky Rose from The Body Shop but thats since been discontinued, but Hot Couture (as you would expect) has more complexity to it, one reviewer mentioned a hairspray accord and I totally agree, I can smell it in the opening before it settles and makes way for an almost tobacco smokiness but its more like tobacco flowers rather than a cigarette to me, it blends beautifully with a spicy kick from the pepper and a fruity sweetness from the raspberry before I can detect some dry vetiver and gentle florals wafts from magnolia. The longevity and silage are amazing, with 3 sprays bordering on being a bit overpowering, but it does (thankfully!) calm down after 20 minutes and becomes a bit lighter and less harsh, when I last tested it (back in early 2020 pre pandemic) one spritz on my wrist lasted 8 hours and lasted through a shower as well. This is a little hard to find but thankfully its available online from Givenchy directly as well as a few other retailers as well as from Notino, I really don't think I could not have a bottle of this now I've got it in my collection, its such a unique scent!

I’m sad that my beloved OG hot couture with the metal model inside the bottle and that deep dark amber colored juice is forever gone. Only partially used bottles sold on eBay for over $200! Man that perfume was something else! A power house. I notice this with a lot of reformulations. I guess the laws about certain ingredients force them to use weaker ones. This is like the lifeless AI version of what the real original once was. It’s nice. It’s similar, but it lacks the soul. It lacks the weight of existential angst that makes it the complex beauty that it is. But I’ll take it. It’s a nice perfume! But if you could smell the original, your jaw would drop! And it wasn’t “old lady” it was hot sexy woman! With that said, I take this as a new perfume and not that one I used to have. It has a subtle raspberry sweetness with a clean crisp citrusy opening yet at the same time you get a Smokey vibe which I believe is the black pepper mixed with the vetiver. Some days I don’t like it and then some days I’m like “omg yum! Wow this is soooo good”... that’s how this perfume is One day you think of decluttering it then the next day you think you’re nuts for even thinking that bc it’s so amazing! lol With that said I’m going to keep it and enjoy it when the mood strikes!

Ahhh! A very successful blind buy today! Thank god - I love it! The EDP starts out fruity with the rasberry and a hint of zestiness. Then there comes trough the pepper quite noticeble, but it calms down rapidly to a warm spicyness. And then I get warm vanillary smoke. Oh, this is nice. And unlike what I have in my collection. I really didn ́t expect to like it so much, as I read some reviews, which alluded to something like a leather jacket smell after a long night in a smoky bar. Now I guess I know what they meant. But there is nothing rough or dirty or smelly about it to me. I rather get the idea from my childhood of those middle aged, well groomed and perfumed women / mothers, who were smoking. So it is a sweet and interesting, even sexy and attraktive kind of scent. I will wear this scent some days in a row, which I seldomly do, since I get bored so fast. It really is a beautiful ladyperfume, still modern (whatever that means). The only complain may be the softness. Usually I prefer strong fragrances. But it is well enough for this experience, and an excuse to overspray. So, if you are looking for a little nice surprise - you have my recommendation.

I definitely understand the references to messy girls in nightclubs. But I wonder if anyone can relate to this: this perfume makes me feel like I'm being sprinkled in fairy dust by a mischievous fairy, after stumbling upon their smoky, midsummer ritual in the woods. It's girly, arty and fun. It makes me feel, in short, like a pretty pink princess, but with an earthy edge. (It's what I wanted from lolita lempicka le parfum, unfortunately that one for me was a rough ride of screechy red fruits followed by waxy new-car smell 😅) Hot Couture is possibly one of the most "satisfying" perfumes to smell that I've ever come across. There isn't a note out of place. The raspberry is sparkling and sticks around for a long time on me. The woods are smooth and rich and the pepper, the star of the show for me, takes everything to it's beautiful natural conclusion. So many fruit-forward perfumes are either too sweet, or try to counter the sweetness with heavy-handed application of patchouli and woods. Who would have thought that black pepper and raspberry were such beautiful bedfellows? Enter the artistic, feminine, cheeky Hot Couture!

Hot Couture is one of my all time favorites! To me, it's sweet, fresh, and delicious with the raspberry and bergamot, but also quite sexy, without being too dark and heavy. Many sweet frags can be kind of one note and boring, but this one has enough spice to be interesting and well balanced! I've never smelled anything quite like it, love every note and the way they play together. Fell in love with it around the time it came out, over 20 years ago, and was so happy to see it at Ulta last fall! Also very happy that it hasn't been reformulated beyond recognition, like others have been. Looking at you, Dior Addict. I've been very much enjoying wearing it again. My husband just complimented it today, too! I'm not sure where people are getting "ashtray," tbh. I don't generally care for smoke notes on me, my skin tends to amp them and I am allergic to cigarette smoke. Maybe the spices are coming off a little smoky to people? Idk, I only get the notes listed, and they are divine. It was cool to learn from another reviewer that this was Amy Winehouse's perfume! I didn't know that, but loved her and it.

Wow, I’ve just received it. I bought the new modern version because I have the vintage EDT ... I didn’t initially like the vintage EDT, it is very fruity & reminds me of the time period 00s, but it grew on me ... This new EDP is quite different from that EDT. It’s less raspberry on me anyway, strong animalic spices & smoky tobacco note, almost smells like an underlying civet note. But I get wafts of raspberry sweetness in the air, which I’m liking ... It smells much more sophisticated & complex than the vintage EDT, so I like that. I think this is pretty stunning for fall & winter. But can also be worn now, late summer, playing with heat, I think. I’m trying to determine if this is what I want to wear for my date tomorrow night with like a vintage late 90s club fashion look which I bought this for. 😛 I think so. I’m not sure if the smoky note is too strong in this heat or doesn’t smell “pretty” enough. I think this is good for every season except maybe spring. & best for evenings. I wanted a lingerie / date perfume. So this might be my fall winter go-to for that ... will update as wear longer.

Not sure where this dirty ashtray idea came from, but it's pretty prevalent. As a former smoker, VERY familiar with real dirty ashtrays, I don't smell that at all. It's probably the pepper & vetiver, combined with visions of Amy Winehouse, since she wore this (probably to cover UP the smoke smell). I will say that this is what still makes this perfume interesting after all these years. It's the freshness of bergamot, mixed with the aromatic heart, anchoring the sweeter fruity floral notes in this perfume. It's an interesting combination ..and it works! It's a real black pepper bomb, though. If you aren't a fan of that, you won't like this. The raspberry note stays for a while, which is nice. Black pepper in perfume wasn't used much back at the turn of the century, which made this so innovative...It doesn't seem quite as strong as it used to be, back in the day when this was the rage. But it's still very good. Wear the EDP, as the EDT is gone in 30 minutes. It's an addictive scent. The drydown is wonderful. The EDP lasts forever on clothes. Glad to have it back in my collection.

I’m so intrigued by this! I had purchased because of some of the reviews saying Givenchy Hot Couture had a cigarette smoke element. It sparked my curiosity and thought it might offer something different to my supply. Sure, there’s some soft pepper and with a little creativity it can take you there. But honestly it’s more of the addiction to this scent that draws a parallel and has captivated my attention. It’s one of 2 in my collection that I actively smell before work, and it’s in a constant rotation of mine being that it’s not tied to one season. The raspberry note justifies some warm weather appearances. The amber, musk, peppery element makes it cozy and comforting for cooler climates. And the combination of the above makes it absolutely addictive!! Longevity and sillage are both slightly above average. It’s a little bit costly vs other established designer scents still in production- and that could very well be due to demand and availability. Regardless, for the seasoned perfume fan...this will add some variation to your collection and I absolutely recommend...

I had a 30ml "Eisenberg I am" bottle. I loved that scent, but it is way too expensive for what it's offering. It lasted max 2 hours on my skin with zero sillage. Very disappointing. But still, that was my signature fragrance for a while. Since I finished my bottle, I was searching for a longer lasting dupe. I finally found it. Another gem from Givenchy. Hot Couture. Smells almost exactly like Eisenberg, slightly different in the begging, this begins like a varnish for leather, it smells literally like a leather shop, but I like it, and I think that leather shop varnish vibe is given by the pepper. After it settles, I can smell the vetiver, which along with pepper add a touch of sharpness. Raspberry is always present and I think it's the most noticeable note, as the sweetness of the fragrance comes from it. Long lasting and very strong, way more affordable than Eisenberg. Absolutely love it. Givenchy doesn't disappoint.

The femme fatale, the mysterious, the sensual and alluring. I've been wearing this perfume since I was a teenager. I would wear this for school, when I was about 13. Now, be aware that this is a very sensual perfume - strong, addictive, not appropriate for school, specially during the morning - I did not know any better back then, but then again, I would wear Poision, Angel, and all of the bombs! However, this was a magnet. Everyone loved this sweet, mysterious scent. In my classroom, they could smell me even before I got in -- it was at its first release, one of the strongest perfumes. It has lost a little bit of strength, its staying power is not the same as before, its less sweet, but still fascinating! This is an unique perfume, the very meaning of natural sensuality that is inherent in every woman. Smoky, fruity, sweet without being childish. Playful in its own way, sensual, mysterious.

My relationship to Hot Couture by Givenchy is decades long: it was my very first perfume and signature scent from the time I was 14. A popular girl in middle school wore it and I adopted it quickly. For a teenager, it's a bold choice: the scent definitely feels mature. It's not sticky/sweet/fruity like the B&BW or VS lotions most girls my age wore. My first bottle was the vintage one and sometime in high school it had switched to the one pictured here. The OG bottle was much more powdery, but after that, the raspberry, vetiver, and amber notes were most prominent for me. It starts out bright and raspberry forward, then develops into this mysterious sexy scent cloud. In college, it was famously my distinct signature scent. I stopped wearing it in the early 2010s, but I recently got this bottle again, mostly for sentimental reasons :)

At first spray I get a holiday style rich syrupy warm raspberry spiced pie filling. I was anticipating a cherry tobacco pipe type smell and this is not quite like that, but I’m not disappointed because after the delicious raspberry I get powder with a hint of incense smoke. I haven’t smelled another perfume like this. It’s feminine but definitely edgy and smart- Hot Couture is a perfume for all the Hermione Grangers! The edp is definitely more interesting and better lasting than the edt- not sure why it’s harder to find. Quickly loving this and can definitely see this becoming a staple during the cold months. I could see this fitting almost any age category because it’s more of a personality than a time of life scent, if that makes sense. So worth the blind buy!

I have the old formulation bottle at least 5 years old and it's devine perfume. Sweet raspberry with spices which smells girly, smokey a bit trashy and sophisticated at the same time. It's so different from everything you can smell nowadays. It lasts, projects and develops interestingly. It starts with sweet peppery raspberry with a bit of soft smoke. With time it becomes less sweet and fruity, more on the fresh and woody side. On the deep drydown (10+ hours) I get slightly (men's) shower gel freshness. The texture of this perfume seems thin, pearcing, nothing rounded or creamy fitting modern aesthetics yet it's so complex. This was eye rolling love from the first try on my skin which is growing with every wear.

In just one word: Alluring. This is one classy, intriguing, SEXY perfume for a grown a** woman. So seductive. I never thought the lingering smell of ash in a scent would seduce me like this does, but well - there it is, I have been surprisingly swept away by this. Hot Couture, is not a typical fruity scent. It is an alluring, captivating, charming, slightly fruity scent with the depth and mystifying layers of a mature woman, you would love to get to know a little better, but also know you never truly will. It leaves me wanting more. This is not a beast scent on me, so I think I will be wearing this whenever I am in the mood for something a little different, interesting and beautiful/wonderful

Not to be dramatic, but this is life changing. Strong raspberry opener which I do love and the rest is super well blended. I don't love rose and there is a SLIGHT whisper of rose in here though it isn't listed, but it is so blended in it doesn't bother me. It is an adult early 2000s scent - not like Viva la Juicy or Paris Hilton, but the vibe is there, just more grown up. It sort of smells like a perfume you found in Vogue on a scented ad and begged your mom for but it was too pricey. It smells slightly adjacent to Dolce and Gabbana Pour Femme but not as sweet and more wearable. Definitely a date night scent but good luck getting me to not wear it 24/7 for the next two months.

Got a “vintage” mini This stuff is addictive, nothing amazing at first sniff but you keep smelling it in the air and boom yr nose is smashed against the back of yr hand sniffing like a fiend It’s 1991 and this is the signature scent of yr friend’s hot older sister (let’s save time it’s Kelly Bundy) who goes out with boys in hair metal bands and wears her hair teased n hair-sprayed, 6 different silver cross necklaces of varying lengths and bright red lipstick. I know this was created in 2000 but it takes me back to the early 90’s lol I didn’t get the tobaccoesqueness right away but it goes get there and it’s fruity THIS IS SO GOOD and it’s surprisingly comforting too

This is a lovely combination of smokey raspberry and leather. It makes a nice scent cloud around you and it’s not over powering but the trail it leaves is delicious. This perfume does a good job of mixing modern with the classics due to its powderyness, it’s the perfect fragrance for someone of my age in their middle to late twenties who don’t want to smell orange blossom bubblegum which all the houses seem to be flooding the market with lately. The lasting power is great too I sprayed it on my sweater and a week later I got it back out and it still had a lovely incense raspberry aroma. I can definitely see it becoming a signature of mine this year.

This was the first bottle of perfume I actually bought on my own for myself. I had been given a little sample vial of it by a friend who knew my tastes and had smelled this while she was out in department store. She thought I would like it so she gave me the sample. I not only liked it, I loved it! I bought a full size bottle then never turned back. I cannot remember the last time I had this perfume and/or wore it. There are so many others in the market now that I don't know if there's a need for me to go back to this. But I did love the hell out of it when I did have it and would recommend it because it's so nice.

What comes to my head after smelling this is teenage girls in tacky Y2K clothing. It is a deceptive vintage, even with its outer packaging. This dry, hay-like vetiver and peppery notes create the subtle smoke effect, but personally, this is so far from being 'smoky or boozy'. Underneath the fruitiness, fizzy quality from bergamot (why least voted??) is definitely my favourite part. While reminding me of refreshing hot summer drinks, somehow I would love this scent to cut the cold crisp weather. IMO, this falls into the category of fun, easy-to-wear & pretty scent. Hot Couture has no fangs, but it has its identity.

With the utmost respect, even though Givenchy released this, it is not classy. It's trashy, and I LOVE it. When I first smelled this, I was trying to pinpoint what it reminded me of, and then I realized how similar it was to Replica's Jazz Club (at least to my nose) She is effortlessly cool and bad for you, yet you can't pull away. When you hug her, you can feel the warmth of her leopard print fur coat. The scent of her raspberry lotion and the cigarettes she just smoked linger in the air. This girl is gonna be the death of you.

I had a bottle of this laying around for ages... Even though I liked the way it smelled I was always overwhelmed, possible because I lived in really hot climate. But I got to enjoy this warm peppery raspberry, magnolia and sandalwood mix fully once after I moved to another region. It is warm, sweet and spicy. I'm moving around a lot and finally got tired of carrying everything I own with me all the time. So I don't see myself buying another bottle soon, not before I reduce the number of perfumes I own only to a few.

Sexy, charming and pretty girl vibes. I get a strong rasberry note from this and I love it. My favourite part of this fragrance is the way it lasts on clothes forever and it smells somehow even better on clothes. If a guy can smell it on your clothes, he would immediately want to cuddle with you. I think it is suitable for both day and night wear. I wore it daily for a week and I really liked how it made me feel. It was suitable for every situation. It projects, but doesn’t suffocate people (I used 3 sprays).

I got it last winter and since then me and Hot Couture are inseparable. What gets me in is raspberry tobacco note. I am non-smoker all my life, but many times I find fruity tobacco or incense infatuating. Hot Couture starts with intense berry tobacco soaked in leather bag, that after minutes dissolves into spicy refreshing magnolia. For some reason people are mesmerized by scent, but I feel in high temperature it becomes too spicy, straight up black pepper, therefore for summer days I choose other perfumes.

I hesitated getting the new bottle version as I have the OG from 2000 and the reformulation but I am happy to report it is the same perfume. This is my signature scent. It smells like a rich party girl with some attitude issues (I am none of that at this point of my life but love to smell like it). A boozy, a bit raspberry and a bit amber scent with a lot of sweetness but like a liquor meets fresh air sweetness. It works so well on me & I absolutely adore it. It is not nauseating and is perfectly retro.

i have a vintage mini bottle of this one. i get a lot of raspberry and vetiver with a hint of pepper and amber i think. this is the kind of fruity perfume i can handle. it's not too sweet and the raspberry is more realistic. something goes leathery in this and i love that. wow, i wasn't sure what to expect but i am really intrigued by this. i really love a lot of alberto morillas' work, and this one is great. the smokiness here makes it. if it was absent, this wouldn't be as lovely as it is.

This smells like the Mojave Desert to me - at least what I imagine. It does not host a sand note but to my nose this smells like I'm in a dry hot desert while wearing a CK unisex lime type summer scent. IT SMELLS DELIGHTFUL. I wont lie, at first it confused me - what is this perfume trying to be... fruity? musky? peppery? woody? ALL OF THE ABOVE- definitely aromatic goodness and the notes that stand out are sweet raspberry, bergamot, dry amber, and pepper but the sandalwood steals the show.

EDP. Sophisticated, sexy, elegant fragrance. Really great. I would say age range 25 to a joyful and lively 50 year old. Might be a tad youthful for elder women. I would personally save it for special occasions. Initially: floral scent. Light and fresh. Longevity is good, ca. 8-10 hours I would say. Sillage is fine, the fragrance is much more noticeable in movement rather than still. It becomes an intimate sillage after a few hours, but in movement it's still noticeable.

I can't tell you how many bottles my mother and I have ran through. This was my mothers work scent back in the early 2000s and has surprisingly became one of my favorite in the office scents today. I think I only wear this perfume to work because of the memories of my mom but this scent can be worn on any occasion really. Sweet raspberry and pepper opening with a smooth amber dry down. This fragrance is unique and packs a punch. Will always be a part of my collection <3

At first spray I smelt rasberries, then the pepper and vetiver came out. Yes it is a little bit smoky, but I like it. The smell is not loud, I would say, it's more a quiet one. It is not sweet like Armany Si Intense (I couldn't were that one, it was cloying) or Burberry Her (Her is much more louder and a little bit artificial), but definitely it is not fresh also. "Calm, comforting, a little bit airy and seducing" are maybe the right words to describe it.

Its incredibly spicy and sparkling. Yes, sweet and bitter and pushy. Raspberry and pepper are lead vocals... Nineties decadence for sure. I love it!! Makes me smile!! Sileage and longevity are incredible. It radiates all day. If you spray it on your hair or clothes, its gonna last for two days...wow!! But don't be fooled with new version in new bottle... Its blunt and watered down. Like they pulled the beating heart of this majestic old version.

So this was a blind buy based on reviews. Upon first spray I can honestly say my nose had a little aha moment, the kind you get when you try a fragrance and you instantly think YES, this is good perfumery, this is EXCELLENT. This I can see will be one of my top faves. Juicy raspberry opening, lots of peppery goodness, that sharp hit of vetiver, deep luscious woods and the veriest hint of smokiness. I’m in love and feel like I need to stock up!

Yes! This is what Im looking for in a fall/winter scent. Many people say they are tired of all perfumes smell the same, rose/vanilla/white florals...This one is different. This is a smoky, spicy raspberry scent. It came out in 2000 (I owned a bottle) but I dont think it smells dated or vintage, I think it smells modern. Hot Couture deserves more talk. Perfect for colder months. Very sexy. Love it :)

I chose the edp. I get the smoke when I put my nose on my wrist. It’s a fruity amber raspberry. Something about it is damn addictive, sexy playful, and it reminds me of the year it debuted. Like being in a club again back when you could smoke, dance, and drink. The cap is awful. I can never get it to sit right. It doesn’t snap on. Glad I bought a big bottle before it’s impossible to find.

Stunning, seductive and overwhelming. This smells like a party where people smoke (gasp!), drink fruit bowle full of ripe raspberries and lounge around on old leather couches. Such fun! A little friendly warning: do not try Hot Couture (ANY of the Hot Coutures) unless you are prepared to chase them for the rest of your life. This stuff is completely addictive.

This perfume was my second perfume as gift that I got from my brother in law whom loves perfume, first I didn't like it much, so I decided to wear it every where to finish it. when there was much little in the bottle I understood that I love it. I didn't really remember how it smelled, but I remember that I held my head up high when I wore it.

When I want something cozy and alluring that differs from my usual vanilla craving-quenchers, this is the one. Hot Couture is one of those scents that just gets better with time. Creamed raspberries generously coated in powder, backed by smokey woods and a dash of sweetness. Long lasting and beautiful. The more I wear it, the more I want to.

I really love this. There’s something of an accomplished, otherwise responsible woman having a lost weekend about it that I really enjoy. The next day cigarette smoke smell here absolutely makes it, despite the fact that that’s a disgusting smell in real life. It’s a great fantasy. I have the old version EdP.

Hairspray, cigarettes and hard candy at the top; musk and sandalwood close to the skin. Hot Couture is sophisticated but a little naughty too. You could wear this to several different social settings. There is a nice projection to Hot Couture but not obnoxious. It lasted about 4 hours on a cold day.

My favourite - a shame Givenchy doesn't produce it anymore! I still buy bottles online but I find the smell is not exactly the same - possibly because some are a bit old! I'd recommend Eau de Parfum (yellow bottle). Smell is warm, sweet, amber and I love the way it smells after a couple of hours!

This is a perfect all year round scent. To my nose it's a crisp sweet woody tea. I do smell the dark berries in the opening, the dry down is a sweet, spicy creamy delight. I'd wear on a date, it lasts long and does project in a non offensive way. I'd repurchase. Great to have in a collection.

Pleasantly surprised! I have amarige and it was too strong (I'd definitely sell it!) This is sexy, unique and uplifting. Screams "I've got this". Reminds me of a woman on a mission who knows what she wants, who doesn't mess around. Only regret I have is not getting a bigger bottle!

I love this, so much better than the EDt. That one goes super rubbery on my skin and it’s too sugary . This one is more smooth, the peppy w vetiver gives it a smooth smokiness but it’s subtle , with a sweet raspberry and soft floral. Everything it’s just more balanced than EDT.

People are going to be so pissed that both Hot Coutures are discontinued now. BUY THEM IF YOU CAN! IF YOU SEE THEM AND YOU WANT THEM, BUY THEM! Thank goodness Givenchy's new releases are so beautiful! But loyal fans of the classics will be frustrated UPDATE: And it's back!

Femininity in a bottle. Sweet aromatic fresh rasberries seamlessly blended with magnolia evoking a slight aquatic touch. It's slightly smoky and woody and powdery. It is a beautiful symphony of notes playing together in harmony. So effortlessly stunning. Classy. Love.

I can't even pretend to have an unbiased view of Hot Couture because this was my mom's signature scent for my middle and high school years, so for me it's a very comforting scent. Which makes all the reviews below pretty hilariously uncomfortable to read, lol. 🙃

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This is a new favorite of mine. Wearing on a cooler evening around the house and I fell absolutely in love with it. The dry down is simply gorgeous and soft. All around beautiful perfume. Would buy again and would consider making this my signature. ❤️❤️❤️

Pretty sure this was the inspiration for Tuscan leather. The raspberry, the smokiness. Tom just threw a bunch of cow skin on his and called it a day. I love this on women. Girls maybe scared off by it but a woman who knows what you need? Love it.

I felt in love with this fragrance. Now it’s my top 5 and I already have 2 backups of older original bottle which is so nice. They changed the bottles to new ones :( I can’t understand why,because the new ones are so ugly :(

She is pretty, she is unique and she is elegant. Good perfume. I smelled it for the first time when I was a child on my auntie. Love it since then. Still love it. Strong and everyone KNOWS that you are in a room 🤣