Le De is a classic floral fragrance that blooms with a bouquet of lilacs, caranations, and rose. Tarragon and Coriander add their herbal influence, while musk, sandalwood, and amber add sweetness and warmth.
Fragrance Notes unfold over time, with the immediate impression of the top note leading to the deeper middle notes, and the base notes gradually appearing as the final stage.
· Top Notes: Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Bergamot, Rosewood
· Middle Notes: Carnation, Lilac, Orris Root, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley, Rose
· Base Notes: Sandalwood, Amber, Musk Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood
· Classification: Woody Floral/Musk
· Scent Strength: Moderate
· Scent Style: Evening/Casual
· Pure Oil One Ounce, Half Ounce, Quarter Ounce & 14-day Sample Sizes
· Aftershave Balm with aloe, cactus flower, palm & sage leaf extracts
· Bath Gel with aloe, elder flower, arnica and rosemary extract
· Body Lotion with aloe, elder flower, arnica, soy & olive oil
· Body Spritz with aloe, chamomile, calendula & lavender
· Dry Body Oil with coconut oil & vitamin e oil
Was assured this was like the original. It is not. It is not even close. It’s horrible. In the trash. Very disappointed. Wore the original thru the 1970’s and ‘80. Just loved it...
- Posted by Mushroom65 on 15th Feb 2020
A very good rendition, excellent in the florals, rather timid in the woods, and more than timid in the drydown (missing civet?). I will not complain though, since I am no friend of civet. "Le de" is a delicate and aristocratic perfume. It has the aristocracy of its name, which Luca Turin found meaningless, but I find quite meaningful, since my own last name has the same particle "de", as in "de Givenchy." Despite its efforts the French Revolution with its guillotine didn't manage to exterminate all families with the unpardonable "de". This fragrance proves it.
- Posted by Alicia from NY on 27th May 2013
Le De Givenchy was my signature fragrance for many years, starting back in the 1960s. We parted company for a while as I wanted to try other scents. When I returned to Le De, of course I encountered a reformulation. Not terrible, but not the same, either. This is a beautiful interpretation of Le De, and I would give it 4.5 stars as it isn't quite the same as the original,lacking some of the strength of the woody base notes. It is lovely, though, and I am happy that I found The Fragrance Shop.
- Posted by Neferteria on 20th Mar 2013