Very Irresistible Givenchy L’Intense

Yeey! My package arrived today and happily opening Very Irresistible Givenchy L'Intense. This is kinda blind buy because I couldn't find the L'Intense version of Very Irresistible in my hometown so well just buy it online. The reason I venture recklessly is because I really want a rose based perfume. I don't have one. So I scoured fragrantica for interesting rose based perfume and stumbled upon this one. I have to admit reading your reviews really led me to the buying act. Hahahaha... And I don't regret it. The first spray delivered plum, sweet and ripe, different with the kind of plum in .. let's say VS Pure Seduction, where it's fresh and as if we can see the glistening water on the fruit's surface. This plum is like pickled/preserved one or something resulting out of an oven baked cake or pudding with its essence deliberately proferred to the world at large, could be a bit headache inducing, and I was worried I'll get a headache on that top note, but no. After 30 seconds touching my skin, the plum transformed to its heart note, what I'm looking for. The Rose. I had a dearly departed great aunt whose nickname is La Rose. She was of mixed blood, Indonesian and Portuguese. If there was a woman who oozes sex appeal, it's her. Even in her late 60s. A living femme fatale. And this perfume...would fit her. It is such a heavy dark rose, not in an old or vintage feeling, but a rose with depth, thorn, beckoning alluring scent with a sweet caress as the plum remains in the background. And the harmony of patchouli with musk arrived. As if The Rose invites you to admire, inhale and touch her, but be warned she is not that sweet yellow or innocent white rose, she is the blood red velvet Rose, ready to devastate anyone who ventures into her lair. I love it. I'm gonna try to wear it to work because I want to wear it often! I will have to spray sparingly, because the scent is intense especially in the beginning but I really like that it lingers close to my skin. My significant other would have to be trespassing my private space to smell it. Come hither and I'll bewitch you. Edit: One small squirt stayed 9 hours on my skin. I have not tested the sillage on people at work but I'm very sure it's great. The perfume is intense IMHO. Awesome! Perfume: 8/10 Longevity: 9/10

I wanted to buy myself a new perfume before Christmas to wear around the holidays, so I opted for this one. It mixes perfectly with my skin, warm and alluring... the drydown is the best part! After a few hours is when I really relish in all its glory and finally see its full potential. The sillage is amazing and I was able to prove this the other day when I went to the bank and as soon I walked up to the teller the first thing she said to me was that she loved my perfume... it made my day. A few weeks earlier I was out with a friend of mine and he asked if I was wearing perfume, I said yes (I was wearing this) and he said... you smell interesting. Interesting??? Hmmm, I thought to myself, is that good or bad?! I wasn't sure!!! :-) Either way, I was able to decipher that comment a few days later when we met each other again for another date and I was wearing my beloved Midnight Poison and he said that I smell good... full of enthusiasm in his voice, and then said... you always smell good. I guess he was referring to L'intense as well! All opinions from others aside, I love it and I'm glad I purchased it. I normally like chypres in general... so if you're a fan, I suggest you try this. I doubt you will be disappointed :) Ps. I described Absolutely Irresistible as pure seduction in my review... well, so is this one, it's just as beautiful and probably my *new* favourite!

So, I've been wearing this perfume for about a year now, and this and Narciso Rodriguez EDT are my two signatures. I keep coming back to this one over and over, and usually I'm a loosey goosey with perfumes ;)...I don't tend to stick to one for long. Review: Sexy as hell. The plum hits you within the top notes, and once it settles the rose comes out, but NOT in that more common and innocent "I smell like an English garden" way. No, no, this rose SCREAMS sex appeal and rock and roll...very hot. I agree with what someone else said below, the patchouli isn't a standout note, so for those of you non-fans of patchouli (you really either love it or you hate it), this fragrance won't knock you over with that note as it's not super detectable; I also think, as was said, that it was mainly put in to give the fragrance some staying power and sillage, and IT WORKED. This perfume EASILY lasts 7+ hours on my skin; it really goes the distance. This is the fragrance to knock a man off his feet (and to also really enjoy the smell of YOURSELF). A great perfume for date night or, for that matter, girls night out, as you'll leave any guy you walk by drooling. I've received more compliments from men on THIS perfume than I have on all my other fragrances COMBINED. No joke. WORTH THE MONEY!!!!

This reminds me a lot of my Narcissco Rodriguez for Her....rose, patchouli, sexy. Sexy. Sexy. Sexy. It smells "hot" & "steamy" to me. Literally hot because of the spices and then the fruit and rose take it to a creamy dreamy place that lasts and lasts. I just purchased this on a trip at a duty free shop & I will be wearing and loving this for years to come. It has a timeless factor to it, & "narcotic" quality for sure. I like the bottle but the cap is hard to situate & snap on correctly (triangular shape), so i do think someone dropped the ball on the total design of the bottle, but what's inside makes up for that for certain. I don't get the rock and roll references that are made in the description, as this seems far to elegant, soft & classy to me to be painted in that light. A bit pricey for Givenchy's House line, but this is so well done & the intensity of the obviously high quality oils which are perfectly blended make me feel like I'm smelling a Tom Ford or Guerlain masterpiece...my nose is simply delighted beyond belief. Besitos! xo

This perfume is really beautiful! I love the original Very Irresistible, which I started wearing when it was released. I also love the Sensual version and have worn that a good bit. It's very true what other reviews say here - the Very Irresistible perfumes overall get me more compliments on scent than any others I own. The Intense version is really delicious and I find it 'sweeter' than the others. The original is more vibrant and uplifting in tone. The Sensual has a creamy earthiness, but the Intense has a luscious sweetness. The first thing that hits me when I spray it, is the rose and combined with the plum, it gives the rose a fruity quality. But this isn't a tangy, candy fruit note - it's a lush, ripe one that reminds me of autumn. There is a slight scent of honey to me as well, which makes it even more alluring. So far, I think this might be my favorite of the Irresistibles - especially for autumn and winter. This doesn't make me think dark, rock n' roll or gothic at all - it's warm, sensual and romantic all the way :)

Intense, definitely! One spray gives big sillage all day long. At least that is true for the bottle I have, though I see some reviewers claim the opposite. This is so similar to Very Irresistible Sensual that there is no earthly reason to own both (oh, but I do own both...several bottles because I'm obsessed with VI!). The intensity is great because I'm so tired of spending hundreds on fragrances that go away within an hour and no one ever comments on. I imagine it would be way too much for the clean/fresh or fruity/floral fans, or those who worry about offending others. EDIT: My bottle is from prior to the recent "packaging" change...I wonder if those who complain of poor longevity have the new version, or even perhaps a fake version. I have both the new and old VI Sensual, and there is a huge difference in longevity and richness, even though Givenchy claims there was no formula change. I'm sure VI Intense is different now too. I have stocked up on old versions of both, because they will never be like this again. Perfection!

I have been wearing this almost exclusively since I got it about a month ago, and I love it. The balance of plum and rose in the topnotes is captivating, and the heartnotes and drydown of rose, incense and patchouli keep it beautiful and interesting until the scent fades away. The bottle is really gorgeous; the smoked glass with the chrome flower-tattoo motif is really tasteful and hip without being overdone. The fragrance even reminds me a little of my longed-for Portrait of a Lady, but L'Intense is lighter and the fruit is more pronounced. My one complaint about this fragrance is that it doesn't last as long as I'd like it to, and there don't appear to be any more products in the line (lotion, bath gel, etc.) Overall, though, this is a very versatile fragrance...light enough for a spring day but sensual enough to spark the interest of someone special. Here's to this flanker sticking around for a long while!

L'Intense is my favourite of the Very Irresistible line! It's much darker and sexier than any of its antecedents. This chypre floral is daring and mysterious, but at the same time – it's quite warm and comforting; which makes it a perfect choice for colder days (however, it is versatile enough to be worn all year round). The composition, although quite linear, is rich and complex in its simplicity. It's a seductive blend of ripe plums and delicate rose, strengthened with earthy accords of patchouli. The tattoo-style design and the gorgeous, dark glass bottle match the scent perfectly. Sillage and longevity is incredible, but be careful not to overspray it. Also, I agree that there are some similarities between this and Calvin Klein's Euphoria, however, I find L'Intense much lighter, fruitier, and in general, a lot more wearable. Definitely worth the price :) ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

Being a huge Chypre fan and a total perfume whore, I absolutely fell *in love* with this the moment I caught a whiff of a scent card. I've had this for about a month now and every time I've worn this I've literally been stopped in my tracks by BOTH men & women an asked what "incredible" scent I have on. *BINGO* It's very elegant and very sexy but not trampy. Just really perfectly balanced in my opinion. It has a wonderful drydown and on me, one spray is enough to last hours. I'd highly recommend this for us ladies over 30 with a bit of a past. Smelling this perfume, I can't rightly envision a 19 year old pulling it off as well. For those on the fence, I say go ahead and get it. You won't be disappointed that you did. It's well worth the price and the bottle is just as gorgeous as the perfume.

Sadly discontinued now. I received a 10ml, deep purple bottle of the 2011 version and it's an absolute powerhouse on me. I only dabbed it on the tops of my hands, and the beginning is super strong. A beautiful dark plum and rose mix with a masculine edge. I really wish I had the full beautiful bottle with the rose tattoo print to compare the scent, however it's non-existant now. Dries down to a light patchouli and musk. I can only imagine how much stronger this would be in the spray version and on clothes would probably last forever. Not usually a fan of plum but this was one gorgeous deep scent. What a shame it's discontinued. Hopefully I can find something similarly dark with with rose that lasts this long. Perfect for cold winter outings. Sexy and bold 🖤💜🥀

I always loved the Irrèsistible line. My first adoult scent was Absolutely Irrèsistible edp, it was my signature for two years (till now). I also had 30 ml bottle of Very Irrèsistible edp, after I spend it I got myself Very Irrèsistible Sensual Velvet edp. And now this one. About Very Irrèsistible L'Intense edp. It is my new signature. You can smell similarity to other parfumes in line, but this is quite new and special and so strong. At first you can smell a strong scent of plum, and after that it is beautiful rose and my favorit patchouli, I smell musk too but not so much. If you like other in Irrèsistible line you will love this one.

My husband bought this for me by accident. I usually wear the Sensual version but being that the bottles look so similar, he picked this one up by accident...but what a wonderful accident! I actually like this better. It is definitely richer, rounder, and sweeter. It is less damp than Sensual and not as sharp as Sensual or the original. It's really well-blended to the point that I don't feel as though there is a dominant note. The plum, rose, patchouli, and musk all compliment each other nicely. If you enjoy the other versions, but are looking for something a little sweeter and richer, I think you will enjoy this as well.

I am surprised from people who are talking about the weak sillage & longevity ! This is a high quality scent with a great lasting power & sillage .. simple yet complex .. when the beauty of the scent comes through its simplicity that means it will touch the heart and impress you quickly.. The idea is so simple: sugared plum & roses bouquet tied tight with the patchouli & musk ribbons :) so pleasant & CLASSY DELICIOUS To me this smells so expensive & its the intense version of (irresistible sensual) not (very irresistible .. the original) .. reasonable for winter/fall nights ..

really IRRESISTIBLE ^^ sweet in an elegant and adult way. super long lasting!! blend in harmony, the scent is translucent,yet intense compare to other "night version" "sexy" titled perfume, this one is marvelous:) not too sweet like girly cheap perfume but it really brings happy mood to me, recognizable, I'm so surprised such simple note constructions bring such complex, balanced scent! I will give it 12 out of 10 (+2 bonus for super long lasting power and "best exhibition for plum-I'm plum lover, but most of plum note in other fragrance doesn't stand out in such good way;)

This is very sexy, delicious, and intense! The plum in the opening smells exactly like what a fresh baked blackberry pie tastes like. It's intense! Later on I smell a deep rose mixed with patchouli. The smell keeps getting better the longer it's on my skin. The patchouli does not overpower everything. It makes it smell richer. This is what I wanted Chanel Coco Noir to smell like. One spray on my chest and I smell it for 10+ hours. I am not sure about the silage, but that is not important to me. I wear perfume to please myself. I highly recommend!

I'm so love with this scent. I liked the original very irresistible, but something was missing for me and thanks to you, lovely meembers, I was convinced that it's worth a try. Oh, I couldn't agree more with those lovely reviews and reccomendations. This is a real masterpiece, the plum, the rose, the patchouli and the musk, blended so nicely that there is no prominent note, but a great blend. Givenchy always intrigues me with the quality and the unique identity of their scents, but this time I found something that is "me".

This is a scent with depth, not necessarily time released layers, just deep in the scent from the first whiff. I want to say musky without conjuring up the image of musk cologe, perhaps its the light crispy patchouli... a rosy sweet musk that is very distinct to the Very Irresistible collection. I prefer this in fall or even winter since it is heavy in scent. Sillage is great, longevity is fabulous, feminine and flirty. It is a wonderful brisk afternoon fragrance that adds some spicy sweetness to you day or night!

This is a truly harmonious scent, I feel as though each note here does exactly what it should - there's no overpowering anywhere. I just go weak in the knees for that dark & spicy patchouli! Ugh, and that plum is just mouth-watering! It's self-described as 'edgy', but I'm not sure I agree with that. Though it's an undeniably dark, mysterious 'noir'-type scent, it's actually pretty gentle, mature, and quietly alluring. L'Intense rests on your skin waiting to be discovered, rather than alerting you to its presence.

The sexiest one over The irresistible Givenchy family .. This is 100% a spicy rose scent plus it's palmy in a delicious way .. So stunning chypre floral ,, concentrated and smells so original as it supposed to be the 1st release instead of being a flanker.. very romantic & naughty at the same time .. I love itttt a lot <3 Excellent sillage & It lasts on the clothes for days .. Since this is a young & sexy sillage bomb so directly it's on my favorites list ..

Tried this today and I`m in love! I`m not a huge fan of the original, but like the Sensual version a bit more. This is sensual, mysterious, dark rose with hint of sweetness and some incency creaminess. (I`m sorry if my words aren`t English!) For the first couple of hours I can smell it lingering around me. Than it gets a bit lighter but still noticeable now, about 5h after spraying once. I think there is some rock&roll here! Just more like glamrock!

An absolute beauty! I have quite a large perfume collection, so there are flankers I used 2-3 times, but I found myself reaching for this one over and over again, especially during colder months when I go into the office. I love the plum and rose mix, it’s sweet and rich, and it lasts for a long time on my skin and lingers even longer on clothes. I find the scent comforting and bold, there’s a certain duality to it - Beauty and the Beast.

Sexy, womanly and lasts forever! I applied this morning and went to work, spent all day breathing in the delicious scent of L'Intense and finally had to say goodbye to it when I showered 12 hours later. The rose and plum combination really is a winner. There have been a few fragrances calling themselves "..... Intense" recently and they've been a let down, but Givenchy have really come up trumps with this. Absolutely incredible stuff!!

Wonderful scent, very rich plum with a dark rose and patchouli following. It envelops the wearer in a warm and enticing veil. The thing I found shocking about the fragrance is that it really really really really really reminded me of Dior Dune in the opening and somewhat in the drydown. That was an unexpected surprise. I suppose if Dune has a rose flanker (and thank goodnes it doesn't?!), it would be Very Irresistible L'intense.

This is just plain gorgeous. Smokey, spiced, plummy rose with earthy, moist patchouli. Forms a mysterious cloud around you. This is one of those perfumes that smell 'expensive'. It also has a tinge of masculinity, making it all the more irresistible. If there's one perfume that I'd wear when I want to feel more confident, sexy and put together, and also bring out the bad girl in me, it would be L'intense. Absolute love.

This fragrance is not as strong as absolutely irresistible and is more powerful and charming than very irresistible. I really like very irresistible but this is better. The sweetness is just right and you can wear it in summer without any doubt. I just can't stop smelling my wrists. The longetivity is very good as well. I can smell it after 10 hours (!). It is modern, soft yet powerful and sexy. I just love it :D

I really dig this. I find it edgy and deep. On my skin, ripe plum is wrapped in the earthy patchulli, red rose just flitting around. The musk becomes a bit more prominent, a veil of fog wet on the plum. It feels juicy and earthy. It's not generic and not a scent that will appeal to everyone, I think, but womanly, voluptuous. Moderate longevity and sillage for my dry skin.

My older sister's signature scent during her late teens and early 20s, ever since I was little I wanted to grow just to be able to wear it, the bottle is beautiful, sadly it's discontinued but I still remember it so vividly, I love it so much. It's strong and prominent, sweet but not too much, powerful but classy, if my sister was a perfume, she would be this one.

Really missed this one and I am glad I managed to get a bottle. It is a sweet, dark, waxy rose. Nothing complicated or ground-breaking, but very pretty, elegant and comforting in the colder weather. Probably not the best rose scent out there, maybe not even in top 20, but totally worth it. Longevity is pretty great too, so that makes it a keeper for me.

Lovely composition of sweet plum and sensual rose,... it's velvety smooth, soft and creamy even... maybe due to the musk? The patchouli in this is really nice, not dirty nor earthy, adds a little depth. Moderate longevity, stays close to the skin but still noticeable for the one who wears it and your significant other when snuggling up together :) ♥♥♥♥

I really hated the original Very Irresistible, because on my skin the rose gave the fragrance an old-lady-like smell. I tried other versions too, but I didn't like those either, so I was very skeptical about the intense version. But I ended up loving it!!! It is amazing, feminine, intense but not overpowering, truly great! Definitely on my list.

I love this perfume. Long lasting, at six hours, still maintained strong on my skin and I woke up the next day and still continued to feel. I recognize the super-sweet plum, non-intrusive based on roses. Perfume refined youth daily, and comfortable to wear. Withstands high summer temperatures! A unique fragrance, distinctive and super-feminine!

Intense fragnance for summer days. It's gorgeous but a little bit strong for these days. When you first spray it is very floral and i supose it is from rose. After a while its drydown is very warm and plesant like the original Irresistible, but in a different modern way. If you're younger or older woman you can smell like confidente woman.

Now that what I call a punch ! In a good way, I like it, Smells exactly as the notes above, I will definitely be aware the where and when I'll wear it. Gorgeous fragrance, my skin loves those notes, does not turn too "dirty" on me, it keeps that fresh spice of patchouli, Wearing it, I am in the orients !

i am looking forward buying this magnificent master piece perfume , lam totally obsessed about it, specially winter coming it winner perfume in cold weather, describe it in few words magnificent, rich ,sexy, seductive, unique, personality, fit mature and very special woman, wait for my review ASAP .

Love This!! Similar to the original but stronger and a little sharper. I don't really get much of the patchouli. Wore this yesterday afternoon and by the time we went out to dinner, I couldn't smell it much anymore but my husband and my friend both told me I smelled nice. Very addicting!!

Today I offered this perfume to my wife (blind bought it). What an amazing fragrance with fantastic looking bottle. It's just like smelling a piece of jewelery. It's a bold, feminin, elegant, beautiful, classy fragrance for a woman with 30+ years old. Totally irresistible !

I love it! Really beautiful scent, sexy and intense, very modernly opulent, no headache inducing heaviness, the plum lifts the patchouli and musk into a fruity realm of smooth deliciousness, the rose is subtle, good design, the perfect perfume for my rock -chic autumn X

This is nice seductive plum scent. Sexy, dark and mysterious. I like how the notes are all very recognizable. I find it very enjoyable, great for a date night and also suitable for myself. My favorite Very Irrestistible so far! This one is really irresistible.

The best of its collection. Ever though it looks and screams winter perfume, due to its ingredients, on me it works perfectly in summer. During winter it is too sharp and disturbing. Give it a try on a summer day, only two sprays will do the trick.

the best bottle of this line ,strong perfume and rosy type i love it very much ,intensive , feminine ,sexy , really great perfume i fall in love with this scent , i recommend this for especial dates.

At first I thought it was delicious, but the scent did not last on me at all, I thought it was going to be very powerful but it is not, my harvest edition 2005 really lasts, this one doesn ́t:/

It will be maybe a little bit dirty but I just want eat my skin it smells delicious, innocent and sexy somehow at the same time, very mysterious and dark. Moderate, perfect evening perfume

Smells like a sweeter version of Very Irresistible. Both have a similar drydown, but the Intense version has the sweetness of plum. The patchouli is hardly noticeable. Love this one.

sweet prune and a note that smells a bit minty to my nose. The rose and patchouly gives the scent a dark edge to it. I like this one more then the other irresistibles

I’m not a fan of floral scents and I found this one not very memorable. its nice but nothing special o well On to the next perfume.

I am very surprised that jasmine isn't listed. This smells exactly like my star jasmine growing on my fence. I love it!

L'intense? really? I mean it's a gorgeous fragrance and I love it but it does not fit my idea of 'intense'.

Smells great....sort of reminds me of Calvin Klein "Euphoria" in a way only more subtle.

Love this one! It's floral, warm and sensual... Very very feminine and sexy.

classy, sexy and feminine but somehow still remains innocent.you must try!