Very Irresistible

My new EDT performs and lasts exactly as the original Very Irresistible - does anyone know if the original release was actually an EDT? A few years later, I tried the purple bottle EDP and thought it was going to choke me to death, the anise and patchouli were a hefty combination in the EDP. The formulation was definitely stronger, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't my body chemistry... 🤷 Bright minty opening, I get no lemon verbena per se, but a very lemon-y rose. The anise is bright, like I get the feeling that i should be sneezing my fool head off, but it never takes it quite that far. It's like the fun part of the sneeze when your like 'uh oh, uh... I guess not' without the irritating burn. Anyhow, the roses are beautiful, real, and long lasting. The patchouli is so well blended that it can't be picked out but lends the earthy sent of the garden the roses are planted in. Two sprays are adequate, but today I couldn't help myself and went for a third. I'm not sure why I did, it doesn't induce a headache, but then it's all I can taste. Lasts in my scarves for days, lasts on my skin for over 12 hours. This is all anise and heart notes, the entire time. I love it. Not too heavy for 90°F summer days, and not too light or delicate to take a -8°F winter jaunt outside. [I'm from "upstate NY", the weather is a roller coaster.] I think I may have gone for the 3rd spritz because the air is thick with forest fire smoke from Canada today, and I don't want to smell that. I receive compliments from men and women. No one else wears this where I live, so that's a major plus. I have found that men do find it very irresistible, VI certainly leaves an impression. I hope this says around for a very long time. I can't smell the anise, but I can feel it... like a slightly minty blast - that cold feeling lingers. Humid weather makes her stretch out a bit farther than my arm's length, she definitely is an invader of personal space when it's humid, but she's not obnoxious about it. No one has ever, ever complained about this fragrance. I have family members who are very sensitive to fragrances and even if I go overboard on my spritzes no one gets a migraine. My all time love and signature is Hot Couture, this is a close second. While VI will never replace HC, they both have a place in my heart.

Very Irresistible, well, if you like smelling fresh, yes, it is irresistible. I ended up with a 50ml bottle of VI during the late spring time, I was happily smelling a few fragrances which I had been curious about and then felt pressured into buying a fragrance by the SA, because I just wanted to go asap, I asked for a bottle of the last fragrance I smelt, which was Very Irresistible EDT, I intended on taking it back the next day because whilst I like it, I didnt actually want to buy anything, but then, I decided to keep it because I did in all honesty get a 50ml bottle for the price of a 30ml bottle. The bottle is a very awkward height, it doesnt fit on my shelf, but I like the shape and the colours of the bottle, its very minimal but stylish. The scent itself is, well, its a bit like the bottle, its minimal and understated, but its very fresh and clean, perfect for daily wear and very office safe. The longevity is quite decent, I get about a full days wear out of it, I've been wearing it since 9AM and now at 3PM, I can still smell it, its also not super heavy, but people will notice the nice gentle waft when you wear it. The notes! so, on me, I dont get any dominant rose notes, I mainly get some gentle floral undertones, some soft spice from the anise and some slightly green freshness which I think is the verbena, and the verbena is the strongest note on my skin and it stays firmly put from application, dry down and until I take a shower. I've worn this during the summer and now its coming into winter, I still wear it, its a good all-rounder, its in a similar vein to Lancome Miracle, if you like Miracle, the chances are, you'll probably like this too. I really should wear it more, it smells good and I do get complimented on it. Would I repurchase? Maybe, I need to start wearing it more before I decide weather I'd buy it again or move on.

Intoxicatingly beautiful!! My forever signature. My first real perfume, and I tested nearly everything in the store, and kept coming back to this. When I finally sprayed it on me, it was just the most amazing thing from start to finish. It is NOT at all your run-of-the-mill floral, star anise is the star of the show ( pun intended). It is so unique and unusual and it's the first fragrance I have smelled this in and once you smell it, you cannot stop! ( I shouldn't have been smelling my arm driving down the highway on the way home), but you also get a certain level of spice that is just beautiful! I would say it's very mature and alluring, wouldn't call it "sexy" but men definitely love and have gotten great compliments from men describing it as "classy with an edge" and "tastefully done, one of the best women's fragrances they've smelled". The rose is there, but it's not an old fashioned rose, or "old", it's a very youthful rose! Just detectable enough to make an intoxicating concoction. It's sillage is amazing on me! I would say a good 6-7 hours and I still smell it later that evening if applied earlier in the morning. Overall one of the best fragrances created. Initially tried because of Liv Tyler, but she got me hooked onto one of the best fragrances ever. When I go back and smell my old bottles, in between buying a new one, it takes me back to the day I bought my very first. Has the power to bring back so many memories ( as so many do). If they ever stop making this, I will have a complete and total come-apart, and be the person hunting it online until I have a stock that will last me forever :) It's worth every look and try!

This fragrance takes me right back to 2003, to Europe during the fall, when it was released. It's such a powerful yet discreet sweet fragrance, one that makes you feel universally chic on a cold day. I can smell the rose notes right from the opening spray, and what I love most is that these are not the sweet, girlish roses of fragrances like Miss Dior. The roses in Very Irresistible feel fuller and more mature, perfectly intertwined with the musk and the other base notes. Its projection suits the entire experience: neither too quiet nor too intrusive. It lingers on my skin throughout the day, and I love the feeling of its presence on my clothes and hair by the end of it. It is a beautiful fragrance, my favorite from Givenchy, and I still have my original bottle from 2003, which I wear on very special occasions, as this beauty was discontinued; a shame. Its successors and later versions fall very short compared to the original, so much so that I never bought any of them, as they smell very different in a way that makes me disassociate them from this unique fragrance. Again, Very Irresistible for me can be defined as the soul of 2003 for fragrances, and whenever I wear it, I carry so many memories with me. Liv Tyler, the ambassador of the fragrance, leather jackets, special dates with your loved ones, and "White Flag" by Dido accompany me with every spray.

لیست ترکیباتش یخوده وحشتناک بنظر میاد . رازیانه . رز . طائف . . ولی خیلی وقت بود عطر رزی .شیک و لوکس تست نکرده بودم . این در واقع تست دوم امروز من از این عطره . نمایشی سنگین و دلبرا از بوی غنچه رز سرخ . استارتش یخوده سنگینه . ولی چند دقیقه بعد بشدت لوکس . درخشان و سکسی میشه . من تو این عطر حس منتول در کنار رز میگیرم . انگار نعنا و غنچه های رز تازه رو بریزید تو ی پلاستیک و بو کنید. هیچ اتفاقی مبنی بر تخریب رایحه یا تغییر فاز رایحه صورت نمیگیره . فقط بعد از یکی دو ساعت . حس فرش و خنک و بوی آب مانندی که من از نعنا برداشت دارم . کمتر میشه و شاید بخاطر رازیانه کمی بوی گرم میگیره و در نهایت گل صد تومنی همیشه نقشش رو ایفا می‌کنه حس بالمی و کرمی و مرطوب . مثل لوسیون بدن های لوکس . خوشبختانه اصلا حس شیرینی و نوچ نداره . محوریت محض با رز هست . اونم بسیار شاداب و تمیز . ابدا حس گلاب رو القا نمیکنه . استارتش شبیهه هیچ عطری نیست . ولی درای داونش انگار ترکیبی از بوی عطر دالتون و ژدوغ میشه. . ژیوانشی همیشه تو عرضه بوهای فلورال زنانه بی نقص و جذاب عمل می‌کنه . ماندگاری بسیار عالی و کیفییت بی نظیر در کنار رایحه ای زیبا و پرکشش . خانمهای جوان که علاقه به بوهای تمیز و لوکس و سکسی دارند . حتما اینو تست کنند . 👌❤️

This is by far the most BEAUTIFUL, addicting fragrance I have ever found in my 24 years. I don't even know where to start. I only sought this out after finding out it was endorsed and worn by Liv Tyler and just gave it a go. The whole way back from the store ( an hour drive) I had the cap in left hand and bottle in my right smelling it on the interstate ( I know, not safe). And every time I run out, I treasure what's left of the bottle. The more it dried on my skin shopping in the store, I was addicted to it, ( I think the combo of Rose and Star Anise does this). It dries into this gorgeous, lush scent that is not cloying or heavy, has great longevity with only one spray, and according to my boyfriend, he catches whiffs of it every once in a while, but it's far from too heavy or loud. It's elegant, classy with a little sultry-ness and maturity without smelling anything close to old lady. It's perfect for a woman in her late teens through 30's without a doubt. It's a brilliant fragrance, will always be my signature scent, and what's more is it's not that expensive for such a gold-mine find!

P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N from the Master house of class and creativity Givenchy ..I noticed something very rare & unique about Givenchy perfumes , they are true to their names ..! ..Organza is like a silky , expensive ,chic dress , Amarige is "Happily ever After .." and Very Irresisitable is really IS very Irresistable ..Unlike most perfumes the floral is the base notes while green /earthy ones are the top .. The base notes are strong sensual Taif rose (which I love & know by heart from my childhood , my uncle used to grow them in his Villa's garden :) middle notes are the romantic- but not so innocent magnolia & rose while the perfume opens up with the green fresh notes , this is an "upside down" pyramid of notes to give you that special irresisitable woman vibes ..As a reviewer here noted this screams WOMAN but not in a cheap sexy hooker like way , this is a smoking hot sexy but still a classy woman , you may think of it like :" Fire under Ice" ..Trust me this is the ideal date perfume which will make a guy fall for you immediately but he would NEVER think of you as being "cheap" ;)

This perfume screams woman to me. I love it. It's my go to for special occassions. On first spray it's rosey and then later in the day you smell more of the anise/lemon seeping through. It lasts a long while and isn't particularly overpowering (on my skin anyway). This isn't my goto day perfume because i prefer a softer sillage. This is definitely at least a medium sillage if not heavy. I've made a habit of brning at least one of my sisters into my reviews for an all around "how does it work on different skin types," so why stop now? This is one of those perfumes that smells pretty good on all of us, though their impressions are that the sillage is heavy and the scent is more for an evening out than a daytime celebration. On their skin the scent comes off a little more floral while on mine it's slightly spicier. Bottom line: this is a perfume that Maybe someday will make it on my daily list, but for now takes the no. 1 spot as a special occassion perfume. This is something that, unless my skin chemistry changes drastically in the future, i will be buing indefinitely.

I bought this perfume probably about 6 years ago mainly because Liv Tyler was the face forit and I adore her. Luckily this scent is SEXY! I've come to realize that a scent might smell great in the bottle, on paper, ect but once its on the skin..it can sort of change. This scent, beautiful, smells EVEN BETTER once I put it on. I have found my the perfect scent for my bodies chemistry! A+++! Are there any cigarette smokers out there who are users of Very Irresistible that noticed (this is weird i know) that the tobacco and smoke smell great with this!! I keep a roller ball in my car and I have pulled it out a few time to let different male friends of mine give it a smell and tell me what they thought of it..all had the SAME response...Thats really Sexy, what is it? They could not have given the scent a better name or a better model/actress for the face of it. This is defenitly the most grown up, sexy, alluring, black and pink lace decorated bourdoir, wanna get lucky, feminine (not girlie) -scent I own!

This was my signature scent when I was 16-20. Emptied one bottle after another, and my grandmother always knew what to give me at my birthday - this perfume! I never really get the rose, on me it is more warm, spicy and sweet. Very delicious! I truly love this scent, really love, love, love!!! Whenever I wear this scent I feel comfortable, loveable and sexy. Just can't stop sniffing my wrists, this is truly very irresistible. To me this is exclusively an evening /going out scent. Very long lasting and great (one might say overwhelming) sillage . Too heavy on me to use in the summer, but luckily I've got a flanker which supposedly is made for those sunny warm days. I don't remember the name right now, but it might pop up if you search for "very irresistible'. It is a frosted pink bottle with white flowers printed on. Edit: the summer edition I mention is the one called "summer sorbet ".

I absolutely love this fragrance! I've been wearing it for almost 4 years now. It has a strong sweet floral smell, so I could see how many people would dislike it. But I don't think its overpowering or overly sweet. It's fresh and feminine and I wear it during any time of day. When you first spritz it, you get a strong sweet smell, which can seem a bit overpowering. But it eventually fades and within an hour, settles to a beautiful rose scent. The dry down consists of a musky-leafy residue still mixed in with the middle rose note. It is a beautiful and unique scent, but won't be everyone's cup of tea. It really depends on how it mixes with your skin. Also, I find that when spraying a perfume directly on the skin, a fragrance can smell really strong. So I prefer spraying the fragrance in the air and then waltzing into it.

When I finished studying, I went on a trip to London. I was looking for a new perfume and browsed in Harrod's. What a selection! I remember the feeling of being in consumerist heaven. My two favourites were Very Irresistible and Un Jardin Sur Le Nil. I ended up buying Very Irresistible and used it as a signature for maybe two years. Nowadays I would choose Un Jardin Sur Le Nil. Don't get me wrong: Very Irresistible is attractive indeed, and I still like it a lot. I get fresh, almost citrussy rose from it, and I like the combination with the anise. It is an attractive and happy scent to me. However, there is a slight artificial note about it that I can smell now, but could not smell then. So I do not wear it often anymore. Still, a winner in my eyes. I mean, nose.

If your bottle has the name printed on the glass, this is not the page for that perfume: the Fragrantica page for that is "Very Irresistible Eau de Toilette Givenchy for women". That perfume is the 2012-now version, which has different notes than the fragrance of the same name on this page. The bottle throats of the two versions are also different. The Very Irresistible on this page is the original, made from 2003-2011 and has no patchouli. I love this original version - just ordered my third bottle of it! It is fresh and light and has a twist that makes it smell unique - maybe the anise.

My most loved and used scent throughout my perfume obsessed life. This really sparked my fascination of perfumes as a whole. The scent quite simply makes me feel beautiful. It’s not the grandma rose scent that one would assume by the amount of rose notes listed. It’s a bright, slightly fruity, modern rose. I don’t reach for this as often as I used to, but to date it’s the only perfume I have repurchased time and time again. My ultimate classic signature fragrance. It is long lasting, and the dry down is a beautiful, rich comforting rose, like wearing a warm fuzzy sweater in a rose garden.

Givenchy Very Irresistible opens with very sharp anise rose something, then changes to sweet anise rose. Anise is very prominent. If I had known the notes I wouldnt have tried. I am happy I have found this intriguing feminine sexy scent. I bought it in summer 2004 in Nice for the first time. I was so excited about this scent at that time. I usually wear it when I go out. Some reviever wrote that this is a head turner. I cannot agree more. People do ask about it often. Cannot be without it. Forever Very Irresistible. I find edt version as the best.

I use to have this and consider this one of my favourites, it is a rose scent but not that old fashion powdery rose that you may find in other fragrances like the old yardley one,it has a sweetness and modern smell to it that makes it stand out from the other rose based fragrances also it lasts a long time on your skin,the only downside is that the design of the bottle however lovely makes you spray a lot so you run out of this quicker if you use it a lot but overall a wonderful perfume and would still like to repurchase.

I absolutely love this fragrance. I've been wearing it since 2005. It starts out rather bright on me and then transforms to a very sultry rose and anise scent, yet still maintains some brightness. This is a bit of a man killer scent for me. I even had a gay friend once tell me that I could turn him straight with this perfume! (Obviously joking) : ) While it has been reformulated and isn't as strong as it was, it's still an absolute powerhouse on me. I can do two sprays max of this or it's too much.

I ordered this perfume by mistake but what a happy mistake it was. I am not a rose note lover per se but this particular perfume has an affinity to my olfactory receptors. I've finished up my 15 ml bottle and went to order two new bottles. Longevity is a beast especially if you spritz it on your shirt. This one is currently in rotation with Red Door edp and vintage Cabotine edp and edt. Looking into acquiring Live Irresistible soon, the perfume I am suppose to get and got pushed in the back burner.

This might be the most realistic and true-to-life garden rose scent I've ever smelled. Finally, a rose without vanilla, spices, or sugar! As long as I can find it, I'll definitely keep using it for a very long time. Whenever I wear it, it makes me feel deeply feminine and sensual. When I first sprayed it, I noticed a sharp green note hitting my nose. However, as the bottle settled over time, that soft and delicate rose scent really came through. It feels so dewy. Absolutely one of my top favorites!

Is this for the edt? I have a sample of the edt and I didn’t care for it when I tried it, but now I tried it again in this very hot humid weather we’ve been having and it’s great. A sparkling, sunny, effervescent rose. Pretty and feminine and light, but long lasting. Perfect for summer. I put it behind my ears and am getting whiffs and it has a positive aromatherapy effect for me. Definitely getting a full bottle, I don’t think anyone wears this anymore so that’s also a plus.

If you want to smell girly yet modern, this is how to do it. It's not complex or sophisticated, but I think a cut above many floral-fruity/gourmand frags aimed at younger women :-) I think this would work well on cold, cloudy days and in the winter, when you need a pick-me-up in the morning. Or a girly shopping trip. But you could wear anytime really. Ok...actually, the dry down is lovely on my skin, still faintly sweet, but also surprisingly elegant. Wonderful :-)

This is my favorite. It smells beautiful. I love fragrantica as well, I wish I would have found it sooner. You should only buy this at Macy's or Nordtroms. I recently bought my 4th bottle from Ebay, and unfortunately it was fake. It was an artificial sweet smelling scent, nowhere near the original quality or refinement of the EDT or the EDP, which each are slightly different. It was easy to smell the difference between the fake and the original. Lesson learned.

omg this was my first signature scent, i wore for literal years before i was forced to move on, still haven't found anything that has a hold on me like this one had. def recommend, always got compliments, great projection and it stayed on for a super long time. very pretty floral but not at all like an old lady, i wore it as a teen and omg was it fitting, very cool but girly and not overtly sweet, amazing.

wonderful and exquisite. this one is the perfume you could wear in bed, on a trip to Sahara, Thailand or New York. timeless and proper for any moment. I am in love with this perfume. It is a soft and creamy, but also very very chic scent. French and sophisticated. It's not the femme fatale perfume. It is beyond the commune sexiness. This is absolutely unique and irresistible. A true feminine value.

A beautiful, floral and girly fragrance. It's a young and flirty girl in a flowing sundress. It's innocent, charming and sweet. It's talked about as if its a "rose perfume" but the rose doesn't take over for me. It's got a perfect balance of all the florals. The rose is there but not overwhelming. Perfect to wear anywhere and any season. Sillage and longevity are very good.

I wore this perfume in my late teens and truly believed luck came my way every time I wore it! Seriously any date I'd go on I'd get guys kissing my feet complimenting me all over. It was a love spell in a bottle. I feel it's a seductive smell and not for a little girl the rose really stands out and makes it uber feminine. I'd buy it again to test my luck theory.

Obsessed with this when it first came out. So wonderful in the Fall, on rainy days, also carefree days in Summer. A rose I could really enjoy on myself (not sour/screechy). The last formulation I sniffed was horrendous and didn't smell anything like what I remembered. My bottle was the original formulation, in the original bottle design. Classy and fun.

Wonderful things are sometimes not appreciated the first few times you try them...and then they become addictive, that's my experience with Very Irresistible! It's a FRESH and vibrant rose, the perfect summertime rose garden captured in a bottle that garners many compliments. This one is worth a few tries, and is stunning in warm weather.

I just got this perfume today, I sprayed one on my wrist and laid down for a power nap. So funny, I woke up with my 4yr old daughter sniffing on my wrist hahaha! And she kept on sniffing on it and said... " Wow, mommy your perfume smells very goood! I love it." :D And now I can't wait for my husband's reaction later when he gets home :)

I am not finding this too sweet. Floral and raspberry but elegant. Nothing heavy about this one...very grown up. It could easily be a favorite. I received my first bottle today, but unfortunately the top piece is broken and I have to return. Im disappointed to have to wait for a replacement. I will buy again for sure!

Deep connection with this as it was my mum's fragrance for work. I own a coat she used to wear and it still has hints of this. Floral without being overly fun. Graceful and welcoming. Very pink in nature, but grown-up and astute too. Effacious in every sense. This one is very special to me.

it's modern, uncommon and playful. A marvellous Givenchy's fragrance. Very Irresistible is perfect in summertime, with its exotic coconut aroma ( I agree with some others below ) which embraces its heart of roses. Definitely a different conception of roses. Perfect during hot evenings.

Rose and Anise. At least on my skin, the Anise is predominant. And that actually creates a superb scent. A nice, unexpected fragrance. This is the type of perfume that will get you noticed, not because of a loud or sweet scent, but simply because of the beautiful harmony of the notes.

Well... its name says it all its very irresistible. All men love it and you will always get compliments when you wear it. Girls this perfume could change your life it could be your enchanted spell... very sexy very angelic very you very irresistible ;)

i was on the school bus going home in middle school when this rocker girl brought out 3 samples out. it was the most sexy clean classy pretty smell ever. haven't shad it now that im older im sure id love it it was rich strong in yo face sexy!

It was a gift from my latest boyfriend, and honestly, he gained points by choosing the right one for me. It is sexy, elegant, long lasting and charming. Love the peony and the rose. It is lovely!!!

AMAZING fragrance! I use to spray just a bit and it would last for hours. Its sweet/floral scent is simply DELICIOUS! It's a good fit for anyone whether young or not so young. Highly recommendable.

This is an elegant fragrance. Another OMG one. It doesn't last all day - gives me a good 5 hours. I currently have a sample for testing but this is definitely going on my 'must buy' list.

I agree with mevans, rose is not discernable enough to make it a rose perfume. To me it's a fresh, nicely blended floral with just the right amount of fruit amd vanilla to round it out.

My signature for almost 10 years (2005-2014). Feminine, fun, chic. I can't say you will feel sexy, but you for sure will feel BEAUTIFUL. Moderate projection, very nice longevity.

Sweet strong wet rose. This is like eating raspberry jam in a rose garden that's blooming full blast on a morning where everything's still just a touch dewey. Glorious.

My sister's scent, smells beautiful on her. If i see it going cheap, it's a done deal. Romantic, super feminine, powdery and perfect!

I just love this one. It's very sweet and floral, feminine even romantic. Wish it lasted longer on me.

i never wear it. but when someone is wearing it i think is the yummiest scent ever! wanna buy it!

Rose and very soft spicy... for me it's the scent of a magical winter night! Pure love!

One of the best perfumes on a woman. It should be called extremely irresistible!

I love this perfume. Great longevity and sillage. This perfume is a head-turner.

I smelled a lot of coconut and roses, so beautiful

MAGICAL, that's all I have 2 say :)

I was doing my job while I smelled this. I thought omg what smells here so raunchy like chilli peppers, haha sorry for my bad nose but really I do smell chilli peppers here, probably the anis-rose combo, very spicy. I needed immediately to know what it is. Than I saw this bottle and since that I want it, I need to smell it sooo bad. Givenchy is my favourite house because it doesn;t produce any rubbish, it always smells so inviting, unique, memorable and I dare to say that it smells sexy. I don;t use this word, but here I must. Givenchy captures the energy and the playful side, it has always some "sex-appeal", something what forces you to remember it. I already have Hot Couture, which is just so luscious. But back to this master piece. The start smells little fruity and soft but quickly turns to this spicy, heady anis-rose combo. It smells wonderful and lasts a long time, there;s some magnolia which smells silky and wrapps the rose with its calming aroma, I can smell something little green, it could be the verbena which reminds me of lime peel here.. (You know maybe my weird nose again.. :D) And hints of cassia perhaps. The name was aptly chosen, if you ask me. It;s very, absolutely, genuine irresistible. If you look for a heavy rose with a spice, for what else you;re waiting for. This is masterpiece. Great sillage, exactly for fun night out, for some provocative and seductive moments, nothing shy, incredibly hot and exactly for seductress. :-) I would use it in colder temps, since it;s very heavy and better to use with a light hand. For me this scent is a female agent provocateur.