Irrésistible Givenchy Rose Velvet

I’m a little obsessed with this one at the moment. I keep sampling it when I can in the store & returning home to smell myself for hours. It’s so good. Definitely a “me” scent for sure. I think it’s purchase worthy. I’m almost surprised with a lot reviews here but I get that the profile has been overplayed. But this one does it so well! It’s a high-range alto, which I’m always a sucker for. The black currant keeps it sweet and syrupy but it’s definitely a peppered woodsy floral. I love rose. But, like everyone else, I am particular in my own way. I’m not the biggest fan of the tight, sparkling-pink rose, I enjoy my roses deep. The ones that have opened and developed thick with time. I like my roses swollen and heavy. This is like the water of that deep rose. A graceful hint to the ready rose. The patchouli here is like what’s in Chloe’s Nomade EDP, which I absolutely adore, but here it is kinder and more gentle. There’s less punch in this one but it’s still a little scratchy: Where Nomade’s patchouli feels like a sun heated woolen blanket laid out for a picnic at the end of an adventurous late summer’s day- this patchouli is more serene. Clean and calm. A centered, thin cashmere sweater over that buttery silk cami- cooler and thinner with a gentle sway. The wispy days of summer that feel like central air. In nature Nomade’s patchouli is dry like pine forest and thicket and sweat- here there is water nearby. Like dappled light of deciduous trees with thin babbling brooks whispered through the under layer of the air. A cooler bright sunny day. A blooming rose garden by a sweet little stream. Yes, this will probably be my next full bottle purchase.

*** Update! Here I am about 3 months later and I am very happy to report that this perfume has settled into exactly what I’d hoped that it would! I decided to let it sit for a while in the hopes that it would smell like the sample, and it does. I can’t stop sniffing my arm. I got a sample of this in a "spring scents" exploratory set from a well known beauty store. It was an immediate love for me. That's surprising, because I do not usually love black currant (it often smells cough syrupy to me) or rose (it often reminds me too much of the cheap, wannabe "victorian" perfumes I remember from my childhood). But this? This was romantic, feminine, juicy, lovely, delicious, intoxicating! My husband wholeheartedly agreed. I bought a full bottle and... I am underwhelmed. I don't hate it, but I never would have bought a full bottle if the sample had smelled like the full bottle does. The dry-down is still nice, but it is no longer love at first spray like it was with the sample... I have worn it and gotten no comment one way or the other from my husband. I'll give it some time to macerate and hope that the scent I loved will re-appear. For the Givenchy price-point I really hope it does. Is it possible the sample was filled with the wrong perfume? There are several of these Givenchy Irresistible ones that look similar. It seems unlikely because it was in an official sample container so I doubt they fill it in the store... I don't know. I'm confused. And disappointed.

The most elegant of Irresistible flankers. Light and gentle. It might be my new favourite of the line, or joining the girly and sweet Very Floral. At the same time I also find the original smart and very attractive but this is very different. They are all office safe in this family but this one is so chic and unintrusive. Perfect office choice. Not overly rosy, it has a feeling of rosy suede or...velvet in scent form. Very subtle, with up to my chin sillage. This is for scent sensitive or the ones not wanting to be overly parfumed but still smell great. Should be perfect also for new mothers as this is so gentle, calming and lovely it is safe to wear around new baby. I must say the tester in Douglas was off, settled o.k but it did not smell as good as my own, fresh bottle. It had a destroyed rose note giving coffee impression. I hope mine wont go off for a long time just saying that it did not smell delightful from the tester but is worth the purchase they way it smells as fresh. And it will probably deepen. I dont know anything as subtle that still has a presence, such gentle aura it gives, wow. The opening is of course rosy, but in a soft, skin-like way. Great. My new love. And an easy reach for any occasion. I feel mainly rose and iris. The base is very light. 8 hours on me and I still feel it gently radiating from time to time but it is very light. The ones used to strong perfums might consider it absent.

This is the fragrance I wear for meetings with clients, I usually like to wear stronger, bolder and polarizing scents, on the thicker side but this is unforgettable... The first time I wore I got a sample I thought it would be another pretty girl scent but Rose Velvet is a wolf in sheep's clothing. This is a super modern, seductive, velvety rose...A rose done to perfection - I tend to dislike rose centered perfumes but this one made me understand what rose is capable of. The other notes are there to balance, smooth out and project the star of this perfume, it's so finely blended that you cannot differentiate them easily. I truly feel like a seductive, feminine woman in silk sheets, waiting to be pleasured to the maximum... Sorry for being so explicit but I'm smelling this perfume as I write this and it triggers my senses in a certain way 😈

I've been using Rose Velvet as my favorite perfume for the past week, accompanynig me to the office, shoping, important meetings, and leisurely strolls. My journey with this fregrence began in Macy's when I first sprayed it, and I was instantly captivated. I was resistant to purchaise it immidiatly. I was waiting for sale and then I decided that this scent should be mine. It is a perfect scent for those moment when you want to take a break from you intricate niche perfume collection. Elegant and pleasant, that doesn't overpower you and your surroundings. I find myself reaching for it every morning, and yes, I do reappply it throughout the day that doesn't bother me at all.

The prettiest pinkest perfect princess of roses. 🩷🩰🦢🪉 I love it so much. Powdery yet sweet, fruity rose on me, lasts at least 6 hours. It's almost a milk texture that's plush fluffy, can't tell if the drydown wood is ceder or sandalwood? I'm guessing sandal. Good especially in winter, spring, and fall. Odette if it's a happy ending version of Swan Lake. 9.9/10. P.S. Out of the many scents I've tried it does these 'basic' notes very well. The only issue is the price lol. Also disclaimer I love basically every type of rose (adelhydes/oud/ jammy/honey/gloomy, ect.) This velvet rose is definitely top 5 for me.

OH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! Shocked at the mediocre reception. Very rarely do I prefer the flanker to the OG, and while I actually really enjoy the Irresistible EDT (prefer the EDT to EDP), something about it dries down a little cloying and acetone-ish on me. Rose Velvet? Oh she's perfect. Sparkling, but velvety -- iris-y, a little citrusy, rosey, violety; bottle totally matches vibe - If you like: Amyris Femme, Young Rose, Flower of Immortality -- any of those sort of rosey sparkly peachy citrusy, Thumbelina (yes, that's my title for this sub-genre) scents, you will love this too.

I blind bought this after falling in love with their latest release, Irresistible Nude Velvet and it didn't disappoint. As expected they are similar only this one is more rosy. It has an earthy quality to it due to patchouli but I don't mind it. Fantastic silky powdery rose smell, with a hint of jelly beans sweetness and earthiness, long lasting. Very happy. It's perfect on its own but it can also be layered with other powdery rose perfumes. I find it goes really well with Narciso Rodriguez for her. If you like these types of scents, you will like this.

This is a very interesting scent! I find it to be masculine more than feminine in a weird way. It’s a nice scent and I like the way it smells but I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite this far. I really enjoy it but there is something about it that is sort of forgettable. I still find it a good value and if the notes speak to your liking it’s very nicely done! Performance is great and the blend is done well! Give it a sniff, it is more unique than the other irresistibles.

Lovely fragrance, but out of my budget for now! Happened to get a sample from Ulta. It's potently rosy with nice sillage and decent lasting power, although it did definitely fade away after 5 hours or so. I don't know that it's a terribly unique scent but it is pleasant and feminine. Definitely consider this blind-buy safe if you're a rose enjoyer, but maybe a bit overpriced for the average consumer.

The reviews for this perfume are all over the place...this is an extraordinarily feminine scent where you will mainly smell the rose and rose water. I do not normally like patchouli, earthy, or woody scents, but it is fine here. It smells like taking a bubble bath in the garden of Eden. Definitely classy and elegant. I think this could work in any season except fall. Definitely daytime.

I’m typically not the one for the rose scents. But Rose Velvet is different: I can’t really point finger where this gorgeous powdery (or should I say, velvet) note comes from, but it’s there. This scent is very complex (oddly, given such a few notes listed), beautifully rounded, almost gourmand. It gives me all the grown-up cotton candy vibes, delicious, yet not at the least headachy.

The smell is BEAUTIFUL but it lasts one hour max on the skin or clothes. It sucks because its smells so pretty and innocent and just makes me feel like a powdery pink dust. It's not a fresh humid rose. Its more like a very light pink rose Is being sprayed with a light powder. Unfortunately the performance is so bad its not even worth paying this much money.

This feels nice and cozy to me. It has a creamy sort of quality which I love. I wear it on days when I want to feel relaxed but still pretty and feminine . I do tend to gravitate towards it more in cooler weather as the notes just seem to work so beautifully when it’s a bit cooler.

Love this. My ultimate pretty girl scent. She’s a sweet rose, slightly powdery and clean. I wish it projected a bit more but I think it plays into this effortlessly chic vibe that it has going on. I don’t ever wear pink clothes but this makes me feel like I’m wearing pink.

A sweet balance of rose, powdery, sweet, and patchouli. I usually dislike soapy rose smell like Armani Si, as it reminds me of old soaps from old soap gift sets, but I love this perfume. This is the type of rose that I like. Definitely my new fave.

god i love this, it’s like a creamy velvety rose bath. dries down quite powdery- which i personally like. iris and rose are some of my faves so i’m biased. ultra romantic, gorgeous scent.

Such nice fragrance, in my opinion is very similar to Chloe Nomade Original, but more rose faceted. Very easy reach fragrance and very versatile. I also like Nude version 🩷

A creamy, sweet, rose thats inoffensive and feminine. Sophisticated yet not old ladyish like some rose perfumes can be.

Smelled it in the fragrance store and it was love at first snif. This one is on My wanted list!!