L'Interdit Parfum Givenchy 2025

I haven’t tried the entire L’Interdit line, but I remember L'Interdit (2018) Eau de Parfum as rather bland, while L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge , though successful (ranked 6th in women's perfume), felt too aggressive for my taste. As someone who gravitates toward niche fragrances, I rarely write about designer releases (with the exception of private collection lines). Still, L'Interdit Parfum is the work of Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo, and that alone warrants attention from niche enthusiasts. After all, Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum - one of the most iconic white florals ever created - comes from Ropion. Like L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge , this Parfum (still an EDP concentration) stands out impressively in the vast and fairly homogeneous sea of mainstream designer scents.

That said, the niche world is full of floral compositions that are completely comparable to this one. This isn’t necessarily a criticism: I’ve sampled countless niche fragrances that are far less well-crafted than L’Interdit Parfum. But it does highlight two things. First, within the designer realm, this fragrance is a genuine gem and absolutely worth trying. Second, the niche landscape has expanded so rapidly in recent years that many releases no longer reflect the original meaning of “niche.” In both quality and uniqueness, niche and designer have grown closer, and the boundary between them feels increasingly fluid, more like a line drawn in water.

L'Interdit Parfum is well constructed, and the notes are undeniably appealing. A fruity, lush pear note ushers in a voluptuous white floral bouquet that captures attention immediately. The tuberose is quite heady at first, but it soon settles without ever fading away. Tuberose and Jasmine are perfectly balanced with Orange Blossom being slightly more shy buried under other florals. The bright fruity nuance softens yet remains perceptible in the background. The composition leans sweet, with a creamy, rounded texture. As it dries down, the fragrance lightens and becomes airier. The base plays only a minimal role, which is where it differs most from niche scents in the same category: it lacks the depth, complexity, and challenge that niche florals often aim for. There’s nothing particularly distinctive here, yet the overall quality surpasses much of what’s found in the designer sphere. It stands among the best designer white florals currently available.

For comparison, some much more complex fragrances in this genre include two of my niche favorites - Queen of Silk and Amethyst Soul - as well as Jasmin des Anges Eau de Parfum and Gold from designer private collections.

In the end, L'Interdit Parfum feels like a reminder that designer fragrances can still deliver refinement and pleasure without chasing shock value or needless complexity. It may not break new ground, and "Parfum" in the name is misleading, but its polished execution, beautifully blended florals, and approachable character make it a standout in its category. For niche lovers, it won’t replace the depth or nuance found in more ambitious compositions, yet it offers an undeniably satisfying wear - proof that sometimes quality and coherence matter more than originality. If you’re exploring modern white florals, this one is well worth having on your radar.

If rating among the designer scents, it’s 10.

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Have you tried L'Interdit (2018) Eau de Parfum and thought to yourself "ah, if only this thing was more fruity"? Well, you're in luck. This is L'Interdit with a hefty dose of honeyed pear on top.

Pear, tuberose and honey at the forefront. Jasmine – stuck in the background together with gooey resins. A miniscule amount of ginger – I can feel it, but it does nothing to offset the overall sweetness. I wish there was more of it.

It's not bad, but I personally prefer the original. L'Interdit (2018) Eau de Parfum was all about the flowers. Here – you still have that prominent white florality, but now there's also pear persistently trying to push through it and take centerstage. Feels... more like I'm watching a fight rather than listening to a well composed song. Can these notes decide between themselves who's going to be the star of the show and then call me back, please?

Large initial cloud – fills the room, starts fizzling out around 4 meters away from the wearer in an enclosed space. The outer cloud is honeyed and fruity. The inner cloud is... loud. Becomes rather sharp and aggressively floral an arm's length away, give or take.

Sillage slowly fizzles out over the first ~2 hours of wear. Settles on skin. Overall scent mellows out, but "Floral vs Fruity" fight from earlier never reaches a satisfying conclusion. The notes just melt into each other and become one quiet unintelligible mess. Resinous backdrop becomes more apparent – hazy, creamy, with a very clean and refined patchouli note that feels like a signature of L'Interdit to me.

Takes another ~3 hours to reach drydown. Florals and pear fizzle away. A twinge of honey lingers over patchouli and vetiver.

Eh..? At the end of the day, it's still L'Interdit. Even if it's not as great as whichever one I prefer – it's still relatively well made. I'm not impressed, but I know several different women who would be happy to wear it. I'll just give my tester away to one of them.

Among the contemporary versions of L'Interdit, this edition presents the softest and most delicate interpretation of tuberose, allowing the gentle and airy notes of mimosa to take center stage and dominate the composition. It feels like a quieter and more refined variation of white florals, lacking the sensual and fleshy character typically associated with tuberose. The overall impression is calm and balanced, with subdued projection and moderate longevity, creating an understated and elegant presence that remains close to the skin.

I got sent this in a small sample bottle along with another purchase so thought I would wear it for the day.

Didn’t know what to expect didn’t know any of the notes before hand, but I can say I got pear instantly. definitely an almond undertone which I quite liked, very floral Sweet and powdery.

I wouldn’t say this is unisex, This is definitely for women.

It is quite nice. I don’t think it’s a safe blind by but for any women reading this, it’s worth a try on skin if you like powdery, floral, pear scents.

Have you ever woken up in a sweat at 3 a.m. and wondered which of your numerous perfumes you would save from the raging flames of a fire? Me neither. Well, the part about the perfumes... and yet I unexpectedly found an answer: I love my L'Interdits! I am quite sure of that. Maybe I should collect the bottles in a little pouch. I still have that pink goodie bag from Valentino - or would that be blasphemy?!

The bottle comes in the familiar, rounded, slightly bulging shape and clear glass. At first glance, it looked to me like "L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire | Givenchy," which confused me a lot. I expected a bit more creativity in the design.

Upon spraying, the scent seems very loud to me. Not in a way that it tickles the nose, but rather in a room-filling manner. It initially smells like the original but more intense, somehow stronger. In the drydown, a bit of green, almost herbal scent overlays the L'Interdit DNA. Then it becomes a little quieter. On my skin, it lasts about 4 to 5 hours.

I must admit that the opening impressed me a lot. However, the drydown is a bit too harsh for me. I would even go so far as to call L'Interdit Parfum unisex (aside from the fact that anyone can wear whatever they want, of course).

I believe that each flanker, despite the L'Interdit typical "Bubblegum" tuberose, has its own personality. Those who have already found their favorite can consider themselves lucky and, in my opinion, can skip one or two flankers.

For anyone who has been wishing for a less sweet, almost "masculine" L'Interdit or generally prefers something a bit more robust, I recommend testing this scent. Personally, I have found my favorite (L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge Ultime) and am curious about what comes next!