Top Notes 
Mandarin orange
Heart Notes 
Orange blossom
Rose
Base Notes 
Amber
Cedar
Frankincense
Oud
Vanilla
08/18/2024
Missk
1357 Reviews
Missk
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Oud and Orange Blossom
I'm glad to see oud becoming more and more popular in mainstream fragrances. It's a bold move I must admit, but an interesting one. As a consumer, I was more than intrigued, especially when Givenchy decided to experiment with this largely oriental and tricky note.
Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Bois de Oud, may not be oud in all its glory, but the note certainly does feature. It has a slight resinous and woodsy feel, however this is counteracted by a smooth, clean orange blossom heart.
I see this fragrance as oud for beginners. To the average consumer it won't strike them as being too strong, masculine or offensive. It also has some lovely floral undertones and a warm, ambery base.
This flanker doesn't have much in common with its fresh, floral predecessor at all, so I applaud Givenchy for delving into a brand new fragrance genre. As a result, Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Bois de Oud has a darker, more mysterious vibe. It's unique, and I could definitely fall in love with it for that reason alone.
Unfortunately Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Bois de Oud hasn't sold particularly well in Australia where I live, so I know that its existence will be relatively short-lived. This is a real shame seeing that it is such a pleasant and interesting scent.
I can't say that the longevity is all that great, even though it does last a few hours on the skin. I just wish that it was more well known. I'd love to read some more reviews on this flanker.
Original review written: November 2012.
Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Bois de Oud, may not be oud in all its glory, but the note certainly does feature. It has a slight resinous and woodsy feel, however this is counteracted by a smooth, clean orange blossom heart.
I see this fragrance as oud for beginners. To the average consumer it won't strike them as being too strong, masculine or offensive. It also has some lovely floral undertones and a warm, ambery base.
This flanker doesn't have much in common with its fresh, floral predecessor at all, so I applaud Givenchy for delving into a brand new fragrance genre. As a result, Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Bois de Oud has a darker, more mysterious vibe. It's unique, and I could definitely fall in love with it for that reason alone.
Unfortunately Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Bois de Oud hasn't sold particularly well in Australia where I live, so I know that its existence will be relatively short-lived. This is a real shame seeing that it is such a pleasant and interesting scent.
I can't say that the longevity is all that great, even though it does last a few hours on the skin. I just wish that it was more well known. I'd love to read some more reviews on this flanker.
Original review written: November 2012.
