Very Irresistible Givenchy L’Intense Givenchy for women

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 🖤💜🥀

a delicious creamy dreamy scent. very elegant, I love the bottle!

what about the sillage and longevity after the years? I have a bottle, batch code belongs to 2014, sillage is low:(

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.

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.

Soooo good! I got it today, and as a huge rose lover, i am relieved that this one is neither sharp nor zesty. Deep and dark, it comes and it goes, i would not call it a beast performer at all, but oh my Lord, this is really good!

This has nothing to do unfortunately with the original version. Except some sharp plums I don’t feel anything else, I don’t see the idea of this flanker. Such a disappointment...

This is such a monster of a fragrance! I bought a barely used bottle online and I know it's been out of production for years so it has perhaps changed a bit with age. I love the sexy rose-plum but anyone who said this disappears quick I have to respectfully disagree with...last night I walked through one misted spray in the air and it was so strong I had to roll the windows down when I drove a couple hours later. I just smelled the shirt I was wearing yesterday and I can STILL smell it. It's very sexy but very heady and can easily be too much of a good thing.

I Have always been curious about this fragrance,and it had been on my wish list for awhile now.
I consider myself a bit of a Rockchick,and this perfume seemed as if it would be right up my street,so to speak.
I managed to buy myself a used bottle off ebay,pretty sure it is genuine,and i must say i am disappointed,firstly i don't find the fragrance that exciting or different,fairly generic in my opinion,not especially dark,as i was hoping either,and lastly ( and i am clearly in the minority here ) i found the silage is terrible.
It is one of the weakest perfumes i have ever smelt,i do have skin that eats up fragrance,so i am an over-sprayer,i have to be,and i sprayed my normal 20 sprays of this,and i could not smell it on/around me 10 minutes later!
I should also mention i do have the old design bottle,so presumably before reformulation.
I probably have about 50-60 bottles of perfumes,and this is easily the weakest,so please be aware anyone thinking of just blind buying a bottle of this (especially if you have skin that tends to eat perfume up like mine ) you may end up wasting a lot of money.
I am just relieved i never purchased a full bottle,absolute rubbish!!!

I don't think I've ever had a plum fragrance. Both my husband and I love this perfume. Its deep, boozy, seductive and has sweetness in it. Its sexy scent and I feel desirable wearing it.

This smells exactly how you would imagine it would from the four notes that are listed for it. It smells like a bourbon whisky when first applied, maybe it's the plum? It then quickly calms down into a light smokey rose. The patchouli is background only to the musk.

It's like but not love for me, I have only a rollerball. Contrary to the name, I do not find this perfume that intense at all, it is actually quite delicate.

Quite nice actually. Definitely got that vibe of retro but wearable even now. Smells like a fancy cream, heavy, for a strong mature woman. I don't think I would buy it for now.

I used to adore the Sensual version back in the day and wanted to buy it recently, but to my horror it is now discontinued. I resorted to finding something very similar, and according to reviews and votes, this is the one.

Thank GOD I only bought a tiny 1ml sample to try before buying a full bottle only to be disappointed. This has nothing, and I mean NOTHING in common with Sensual. Heck, had I not known any better, I would have never believed that this belongs in the Very Irresistible line!

This is powdery enough to be mistaken for an 80's perfume, and has a weird touch of rotten fruit, probably that plum. Not as sultry, not as sexy, not as seductive, not as anything as Sensual.

I think that I would not be as disappointed if people would not claim it to be the same as Sensual. I would probably be much more open minded about it otherwise.

LOVE! I much prefer this to YSL Elle. Dark, deep, sultry, smoky, rose/patchouli heaven! Excellent silage and longevity too. This one is a sleeper, I need to score a backup while it’s cheap and before everyone else discovers this is the best designer rose/patch ever made.

I remember I saw this a long time ago at the store and loved it more than the original version. I saw this is discontinued now though. If anyone has a bottle they would like to swap or small sample please dm me :)

I received this in a swap today. Unfortunately, it is a little too mature for me. However, I do think it is a good perfume, just not for me. I would recommend this for someone over 30. The silage and longevity are awesome.

I am 22 for reference.

If anyone wants to swap for this, PM me.

Live it! Beautiful fragrance. You won’t be disappointed.

A lovely darker version of the original. The rose and patchouli work well with the plum accord mixed in with the original fragrance DNA to deepen it.

Blind buy gone wrong, this is the fragrance that announced: "plum doesn't work on you!"
I was looking for a "dark rose" fragrance, I found this cheap online but it smells so strange on me, almost stinky...
The dry down is nice but I can't wait around until then, I have to wash it off!
I've never had a fragrance do this to me before :(

Also the sillage is incredible! I'll try a small spray on my arm and my mother in another room will say she can tell I sprayed something.

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 !

Spicy smoky rose, with a deep dark elegance. The sort of fragrance you would imagine Audrey Hepburn would dab on when she's slipped into her LBD and clasped on the single string of pearls. It's a sophisticated, discreet and mysterious fragrance, one you can wear to an important meeting, putting you at an advantage - or a romantic dinner, it's that versatile.

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.

Simple, yet glorious. Mysterious, yet sweet. Floral, yet musky. Givenchy's Very Irresistible L'intense is full of beautiful contradictions in one very pretty bottle.

I picture a piece of Victorian jewelry, big and bold but with delicate enameled scrollwork and tiny beads. I picture coming out of a dark, smokey nightclub blinking into the light of day. I picture a walk through an old cemetery garden, with climbing roses and shaded greenery and slightly tipping headstones.

It starts with a black plum and velvet red roses, which is unexpectedly sweet, almost too sweet. It's not long before the musk deepens it to the velvety scent that many crave. This is a beautiful perfume, fairly long lasting. But who can bear to go more than four hours without another spritz? Not I.

Givenchy is an old House but they make timeless perfumes, ones women of any age can wear, and at very reasonable prices. This fragrance was a gift and it has taken its place among my beloved ones. Sometimes, less becomes more and so it is for Very Irristable L'intense.

This is one of those rare perfumes that lives up to its ‘dark’ label, without being too overwhelming. I’m not a big musk person, but this perfume perfectly balances out the muskiness with lovely florals, the dark rose a unique touch that compliments the plum. The patchouli lifts up the fragrance (and reminds me a little of Elie Saab Intense, which also has patchouli). Out of all of my perfumes I would say this has the best sillage and longevity, creating a lovely aura of scent around me that others always pick up on and compliment, while leaving a beautiful aroma on my clothes. Very Irresistible Intense is definitely a great night time perfume that will make a lasting impression.

I've had 2 different bottles of this in my hands and w/ both the opening burst smells very unfortunately like...bugspray =/ After an hour or so it dries down to a plummy vanilla mixed with the initial rose/patchouli,thankfully muted and creamier now. I do enjoy the drydown usually but, ah, the rose/patchouli harshness at the beginning is rough. Might just be my perception of certain rose/patch blends though as the JHAGs give me that impression, too.

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".

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.

After testing a decant, I can say It is magnificent. It is absolutely the one which I like to wear it without any hesitate.

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

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 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'.

This is a dark fruit scent, lots of plum, lots of patchouli and lots of rose, not 'old rose' more like 'dark rose'. It's modern and for me could be worn by any age group. Even though I say dark, it could easily be worn in the day as well as the evening as it is not a heavy fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are good. It's an interesting scent and it does for me, have a slight masculine edge - nothing sweet here at all. Probably one for those who like Midnight Poison, Elle, Play etc - it doesn't smell like any of these but is in the same line if that makes sense.

This smelled nice enough, a darkish sweet rose, but NO sillage at all. Literally 5 minutes later I could barely smell it on my wrist.

I wanted to try this because I've become obsessed with finding rose perfumes I like that don't smell like soap, sugar or an old lady. I at first viewed this as a challenge I would conquer and in my searches I've grown to really really love rose perfumes.

I straight up hated this on paper. One whiff, in the trash. I looked up the notes on this site and decided to try it again because the notes sounded perfect to me for what I was looking for. I tried it again on my skin and JOY! I've succeeded in finding a sexy Black Rose/Dark Rose perfume that I actually like (which has been stubbornly elusive and hard to find).

Chic, slightly edgy, sultry, earthy, and just a taste of masculinity while remaining femininely floral. Rock n' roll vibes? Ehh maybe if you add in some tobacco or cannibis smoke and boozy notes ;-) ... But it's got what it needs to stand out from the plethora of "intense" fruity florals out there. The patchouli in this one is very mellow, blends nicely with the plummy rosey stuff. I enjoy this as a daytime, office friendly fragrance.. I've got plenty of others that fill that "punk rock, don't give a F#&K" role for me. Longevity and sillage aren't bad, mellows out as a skin scent towards the end of it's ride.

Lovely scent. Am I the only one who smells mint at first spray? It dissipates once it's dried but it's very odd. The scent is a beautiful sultry plummy, patchouli and rose scent. Pretty good longevity.

I must come to terms that chypre's are not my thing. The individual notes beckon me to come and I think "this should be a winner". But there's that "thing" in chypre compositions that just doesn't work for me. I don't hate them but only in very rare case do I like them. So this like most chypre's I've tried don't get a like or dislike vote. Givenchy VI Intense is a very nice, warm, gently spicy, rather seductive fragrance. I'm surprised there are no spices listed. The plum note is most noticeable on my skin almost like a plum wine without the alcohol, served at room temperature, which makes me wish this worked for me but that "chypre thing" makes this a no-go.

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.

All I can smell is spiciness

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!

Starts out a little dank and musty at first - makes you think 'this must have turned'? Within a few seconds the rose comes in, I almost get a saffrony-tumeric warmness, warm but not spicy. This is what I wanted agent provocateur to smell like, a sultry musky rose scent that doesn't smell like grandmas rose talc or pink sachet paper liners in your knickers drawer. A true leather note, like a worn leather jacket which has absorbed the smell of it's wearer and tobacco from nights in the smokers area. There is a definite burning wax candle note in here. Jammy spiced plum jam tartly sweet but only just, A musky, slightly dirty patchouli to skank it all up a wee bit and it definitely has a masculine edge to this to take off the sweetness which I love. A leathery, rose-patchouli musk with incense and dry warmth which screams sexy femme fatale without being too hippie. Very modern but could have easily been created 30 years ago. This is the best Givenchy since they brought out Hot couture another oddly cool yet warm, smokey fruit-liqueur bomb which has vetiver in place of the patchouli. If you love one I would say you will love the other.

After a while this smells like burning candles on me. Not unpleasant but rather waxy. I am not as in love with it as I was. I think I would turn to my Elie Saab EDP when in mood for a patchouli/rose over this any day.

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

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.

I'm having a love affair with this perfume since I got it. It's a little deeper than my usual tendency, perfect for me, its still a sweet rosey scent with NO POWDER, but the patchouli rounds it out, gives it some depth. It's not overwhelming patchouli either, just a heavier base, which rose needs sometimes. I like it a lot, and my skin doesn't eat it either, it's not overly heavy but it sticks around. Very very sexy.

This perfume has lasted many days on the sleeve of my sweatshirt, and even lasted through the washer and dryer! I don't hate it, actually like it in moderation as long as it is lightly sprayed (it is all about plums on my skin - and my clothes). Plum-rose right away, sweet roses is what I get. After about 15 minutes it gets powdery on me. Slight powdery and strong plum. Like I said I don't hate it, but I am getting sick of smelling it every time I put my sweatshirt on!

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 .

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.

This perfume totally drives men crazy, it is as it is called: VERY IRRESISTIBLE.
my husband goes crazy about it, even though it's not my favorite perfume to wear,it's majorely sweet and it's a little overwhelming so be careful with spraying and DO NOT SPRAY BEFORE BED coz it's really that strong.
It's is a unique perfume by its own.

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.

Nice oriental with rose-patchouli-musk combination, sweetness appears later. Very longlasting 8+ hours, a winter perfume which can be used also during spring. Lovely bottle with silver tribal tattoo design. Reminds alot of Euphoria and Play Intense, a quality perfume indeed. Definitely a winner!

I tried this one with big expectations and I was disappointed.
I expected an absolute rose version, more or less like Stella McCartney and its Absolute, but this is not the case.
For the hard times of perfumery we're living on I think this is a very nice intense perfume with an oriental and sultry nature, but not my kind.
While the rest of the Very Irresistible line is very rose-centered, here the attention gets focused on the plum-patchouli combo. Interesting and probably well done, but plum becomes a little musty and less luscious/velvety in all these new scents featuring "plum". I guess this is what they call a "modern chypre". I miss the old one.
Anyway L'Intense is worthy a purchase if your into the type of modern chypre, it's longlasting, "dark" and quite sultry (a clean sultry?)
I tested it in summer and it can be a little cloying, probably better as winter scent.

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 !

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 :)
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Very Irresistable L'intense didn't scream 'Rock and Roll' to me - it's a bit too sophisticated for that - but there is a nice edginess to it that keeps it from being boring, possibly the plum.

It's a pretty straight forward dark rose and patchouli scent. That's it, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's sexy, but very versatile as well. It can easily be worn to work with a light hand (one or two sprays max).

It's very, very seductive.

I do need to comment on the bottle though. It's lovely, but I despise the cap. Takes me a full minute to figure out how to make it snap on straight every time I use it.

The most narcotic, addictive, sex in a bottle perfume! Black swan, black widow, the poisonous viper! Yet, she has the power to appear innocent while seducing and fooling any man at her wish. I adore you dangerous L’Intense as you’re only to be worn by those who can handle you!

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

I smelled this in the store last year and added it to my wish list. I ordered it online about a month ago...It smelled medicinal or metallic even..I thought that maybe I had received an old bottle or bad batch...I've sprayed it a couple of of times and that weirdness has dissipated. I went to Sephora to smell their's and it smells the same as mine.
Maybe it'll grow on me..so sad because I really loved the memory of this scent but the reality is a very smokey hot rose...not sure about this one.

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!!

Why do they add patchouli ?

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.

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 :)
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If black velvet had a smell it would smell like Very Irresistible L'intense. I found it very comforting and creamy. In the drydown regular version is trying to show up but the whole scent stays somehow more fluffy and cuddly. Perfect for colder days.

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 :)

Heaven in a bottle!!

This is what I imagine Heaven smells like. I don't find it dark or gothic. Its a soft powdery rose. The perfume so well blended that I can't identify the individual notes.

Initial Spriz: natual (musky), powdery, spicy
2 hr later: musky, floral, spicy
10 hrs later: musky, spicy
12 hrs later: still has some silage

Skin Type: oily
Office safe: no too strong
Potency: HEAVY (1 or 2 sprays is enough)
Timing: fall & winter anytime / spring & summer evenings
Projection: 4 feet + initially
Longevity: 12hrs (no need for reapplication)
Price: about $ 49.99 CND at Winners for 50 ml
Packaging: 8/10 The flower on the side is unique.

Will I Repurchase: no

Disclaimer: my experience may be different from your experience based on my skin type, my chemistry, the season, and my personal tastes

I owe the start of my obsession with fragrances to the original Very Irresistible by Givenchy and am so happy to now own the L’intense version! It definitely has a dark sexy vibe! Fresh Turkish rose, sweet plum undertones, with deep patchouli, and subtle musk. It makes me think of black leather pencil skirts, very sexy chic! Something a classy, professional, sophisticated bad girl would wear! I absolutely love L’intense!

It has the same feel as Alien maybe its the dark plum note, it is definitely an intense and broody like scent with that sense of fun and excitement mixed together. I'd say it was Balmy and gourmand with a sweetness and spiciness piercing through. It is for a confident woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to ask for it, this fragrance doesn't bother building up any charm seduction or passion, it's intense in the sense from the first spray till the last spray you get what you bargained for no subtleties. I think of a provocative woman who dresses to embrace her sexuality without caring of stereotypes, i imagine lace & leather, sweat & liquor, bars & basements.

only slightly more spicy than the first Very Irresistible

Very nice! Like others have mentioned, this is fairly linear. I wouldn't say however that this detracts from the fragrance. L'Intense isn't a journey scent, and that's ok. It delivers what it promises, and does so quite well. The scent is dark, heady, slightly pungent even, but sweet as well. Silage and longevity are quite good. Not something to wear every day, but well done nonetheless, and definitely a keeper.

I get a whole lot of plum over a linear rose with some patchouli adding a slight "dirtiness" but not enough to balance the sweet fruity factor (for my taste). This is not a sugar plum it's a heavy plum wine.. very concentrated. If that's your sort of thing this stuff has pretty impressive sillage, on par with Mugler's fragrances.

I like it, but it's one of those scents I don't wear two days in a row. It's like sometimes I need a fix, but then I can go without for weeks (sometimes months!) at a time. It has a sort of sharpness that reminds me of Alien; another perfume that I like in SERIOUS moderation.

When I was a teenager, I wore Very Irresistible EDP almost non-stop for nearly a year... I can't imagine doing that with this version of VI, but I'm not sure if that's the perfume itself or if my nose just changed with age.

I love this perfume when I'm in the mood for it, so I give it a 3.8/5.

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

Too smokey /musty for me, I just didn't enjoy wearing it, although I think of all the VI flankers this is one of the most interesting. It is strongly built around rose, musky , intense dark rose. So I think for rose lovers this deserves to be tried , just didn't do it for me.
Givenchy has so many flankers, some are good, some are nothing great.

It's like a good wine- you can't pour it and right after drink it in no time. It must develop, it must breathe.
I discovered, I could enjoy it only after 15-20 minutes after spraying. The opening is a too strong mixture of roses and patchouli, but just wait... Be patient... Let this perfume "wake up" like a good wine. After 20 minutes it becomes an intoxicating scent of the night. I like to softly caress my wrist with the tip of my nose and inhale this scent, makes me shiver with pleasure. I would wear it for a mysterious rendez-vous with the Phantom of the Opera ( well, if it's G. Butler...)in his cave... sensual, elegant, strong but still soft...whisper... temptation...
Music of the night. Point of no return.

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 ..

I have reviewed this a couple of times in the stores to see if it could work for me given all the excellent reviews.

Unfortunately, I just find it okay but don't get the smoky depth others have found. There is initially quite a soapy rose which I just didn't love. Disappointing for me. :(

I usually dont like a typical chypre, but if this is Chypre ,
I love it !
Plum as a starter is very ,very sexy ! The rose is dusty and dark and the drydown with musk and patch almost creating a deep dark choclate note together is lovely to wear ! At that stage the perfume reminds me of the wonderful SJP Covet.
Its amazing of the house Givenchy to create this much ,by 4 notes...
I really do like it, thanks for my fresh decant , laetitiap !

Was given a small sample bottle of this where I could dab on a couple drops, and couldn't stop sniffing my wrist -- absolutely lovely, and truly very irresistable! Plummy, rosy, musky, and very, very sexy! It last a long time (I still have some in the sample bottle.) So I went looking for it in Macy's, Nordstrom's, etc. and couldn't find it. I finally found a tester in Ultra, but was shocked when I sprayed it on my wrist. It was unbearable. Hard to describe, but it smelled HARSH, like hairspray more than perfume. I hoped it would settle down, but I had to wash it off when I got home. Now my question is, which is the real Very Irresistable L'Intense? I'm nervous about spending big bucks to order it online to get the version that smells like hairspray!

Very beautiful.
Purchased this today, had this on one wrist and Versace's Crystal Noir on the other.

Went for L'Intense, due to its lovely dark yet fruity sharpness. You get a bit of a shock when you first smell it, it almost takes your head off but it settles down quickly and then when you can really notice the rose.
Very feminine, but edgy and sultry. Perfect for a dark, smoky rock club ; )

Almost identical to "Very Irresistible Sensual" with additional strong plum note that makes it less agreeable than Sensual. My least favorite from the line.
Update:
While drying down it smells strikingly similar to CD Dune.

Rose and patchouli; basically, a very strong floral chypre.
Normally, I enjoy patchouli and don't mind floral scents, especially rose. But unfortunately, I dislike this one, because it is too strong. almost harsh and almost headache inducing. It also seems like a very heavy, "grown-up" scent to me. I prefer the original version.

Update: the dry-down is much nicer actually, almost like it: fresh patchouli, sweet almost fruity rose. But the first couple hours of this scent were not very pleasant.

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!

Dark, sensual, gothic. I am very surprised that there are only four notes listed? I am convinced I can get leather and incense. This is just the best goth sweet incense that I have ever smelt! Near perfection!

There are other dark incense perfumes that I love, but they have less fruity sweetness than this. Normally I don't go a bundle for fruit unless it is fresh, but the plum in this perfume isn't in the slightest candy-like or sickly. It is a ripe, juicy plum surrounded by velvet rose petals and infused with incense, patchouli and leather. OMG I am so in LOVE!

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.

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!!!!

While the first testing I couldn't stop sniffing this fragrance. The plum note smelled not too natural, but very charming. Unfortunately while the all latest testings it started to smell nearly like the chemical anised rose in Very Irresistible Sensual.

Unfortunately, not my cup of tea.

Thank you, fragrantica members, for recommending this fragrance! I wouldn't have found it myself.
I agree, she is a beautiful scent (I use "she" because I really imagine this fragrance as a woman).
At first I smelled all the notes in a big bunch, so I didn't like it. After 20 minutes it became wonderful. Like in the fairy-tale where a frog becomes a beautiful princess (in this case I keep the feminine line). Staying power is great.
Sometimes this perfume reminds me my beloved "Alien" in some way... Like you recognize some notes from one song into another.
Don't judge the scent by the first sniff. Please, give it some time to open her beautiful eyes and smile to you.

I just tried a sample and the only thing I remember is euphoria CK, is like the euphoria, but less sweet, more powdery, less sexy.
I thought it was an innovation, something amazing, but no. I wouldn't buy.

I am a really woddy oriential type of girl and I must say I bought this perfume last year and I cannot get over how amazing it is! It is so precious to me I only wear it every now and then (if I had a bottomless bottle I would use it daily). Very sexy and very irresitable :)

Just tried this one out as a sample. It's lovely. Not sure if I would buy it myself- but I wouldn't turn it down as a gift! The top note of plum is very evident at the beginning but quickly loses potency and gives way to a very strong and fresh watery rose. The patchouli... I can barely detect the slightest whiff of it's usually very powerful and sometimes overwhelming scent. It's pleasant and not at all like a "smokers perfume". I believe it was used more as a very MINOR note to give L'Intense it's staying power and smokey edge. A resurgence of the fruity plum note seems to come at the tale end... it lingers and lasts throughout it's wear. Ultimately L'Intense's dry down is youthful and light. A sweetly smokey fresh rose scent. Spring/Summery and highly wearable. I would imagine that L'Intense works well with most chemistry's as it does not contain any heavily acidic or potent musk notes. Suitable for day wear and early evening. I don't find it sexy enough to rate date or late night wear myself- But then I prefer a more unique scent to merely pretty for more eventful outings or evenings spent indoors (*-^). If you enjoy rose scented perfumes then you can't go wrong with this one.(^-^)

Tested this today and a very exotic fragrance which i see now how it does well in the heat.

Reminds me of another fragrance....if you like Delicious Night and Midnight Poison then this is worth trying. In fact it reminds me of Midnight Poison with some tuberose thrown in.

Not my type of scent but very pleasant to smell on somebody else.

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 ..

This perfume is my new love....I'm trying it out for the second time and I'm totally sold on this. It's a grown up sexy rose event that is STrong.wow. one squirt and its Herr to stay! Wow. This is givenchys best perfume. It deserves its label. Love. Love. Love. I think the original very irresustable is great for anyone. Just a simple pretty perfume-can see that on any age. This one is mire mature to my nose. I think it is for 35 years old plus...its just strong and the rose is very clear on my skin. It has a serious mature vibe but its still sexy. I think this is truly beautiful. I was going to buy the small bottle but this is worth the big bottle. I can see this on a serious sexy professional woman who either knows what she wants or has what she wants. It's kinda like the lace Camil under a business suit. This is deginately for me since I adore roses. This is gothic. A dark rose that's powerful. When I smell this I see a medieval castle, a dark night with a bright white moon and a fog hitting a drawbridge and red beautiful roses that fill the night air....it smells so dramatic, dark, romantic and far away to me. I love this sooooooo much. Try it out it might be for you. I think it hits those women who are still dreamers...I love this because its year round and its something I can wear to work...and after work that's not boring. You can tell this is expensive. Love it

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;)

so very seductive,very very feminine and so sensual and warm..longlasting...i have it on my skin for 10 hours if wasnt showered. And lasts for 10 days on clothes!!!!! thats a real lond period of time for a perfume to stay on your clothes.
I am delighted to have it. I previously had the VERY IRRESISTIBLLE (original) and have always thought it was too good to be true...and now I have the same feeling...L'Intense is too good to be true ...I'm in love with it

It is so sexy, for women seeking perfection..for sexy, charismatic and strong women..you'll love its smell.. like you cannot stop breathing! you won't wish the breath-in to end in fact!! I love it, I love my mood when I wear it.. I love ME in it

so soft so fiminine will always be in my waredrop

Very Irresistible L'Intense is a flanker that deserves to be on the shelves. I am rather impressed by Givenchy's flankers actually, I find there's a reason for each and every one of them. The thought of yet another Very Irresistible release rarely makes me cringe, because I trust that I'll enjoy them.

This fragrance is on the darker side of the spectrum. It has rich and musky nuances of rose, plum and patchouli. Quite a sensual blend in fact. There aren't many similarities between this fragrance and the original, apart from the dominant rose note. The rose in Very Irresistible L'Intense is much stronger and in some ways, comes bearing more attitude. Think Midnight Poison by Dior, just less masculine.

I'm a huge fan of patchouli and red roses, so naturally this is a fragrance that appeals to me. However some may find this scent rather off-putting and perhaps even a little too bold. I personally think Very Irresistible L'Intense is quite a stunning and edgy little fragrance, rough on the outside but warm and fuzzy in the middle.

The sillage is quite strong, so a light application is advised, however the longevity was a little disappointing with the scent lasting no longer than five hours on my skin. I fancied this fragrance as a night-clubbing scent initially, yet I don't know whether it could manage to withstand a night of dancing and cheeky shots.

Nevertheless, Very Irresistible L'Intense is a pleasant fragrance, perfect for a woman that is searching for a mysterious and daring scent to add to her wardrobe. I must add that I like the tattoo style bottle also.

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!

I don't hate this scent, but I don't care for it. It smelled horrible at first - far too strong for my taste - but as the smell faded after a few hours, I'm starting to like it more. My friend smelled it on me and absolutely loved it. But it just doesn't work on me.

Very Irresistible doesn't do anything for me, but L'Intense is an absolutely lovely perfume. You can really smell the sweetness of the plum and I think this is what makes it stand apart. It's also a good perfume for colder weather, fall or winter, without being too overpowering.

I LOVE it!

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.

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!

This perfume is getting so "generic". It's being sold as a default perfume at Macys to any lost guy who comes looking for "some gift for his girlfriend". I guess all ladies are now going to smell like one of the versions of the Givenchy Irresistible. Glad I don't like it - it's too synthetic, annoying and headache-giving for me. Also glad that my husband doesn't go asking Macys ladies what to get for me for Christmas))

Strong centered plum and a lighter rosy notes. Sweet, lovely, and long lasting but not a WOW for me.

I dont know, I love the EDT, but I dont like this one. Not sure why, too rosy sweet maybe?

I received a sample of this from a friend and just left in in my bag, not really planning to use it anytime soon. Anyway, out of curiosity this week I thought "What the hell?"

Now, I tend to favour headier perfumes even for daytime and particularly like Hypnotic Poison. I expected VI L'Intense to be light and wishy washy. How wrong I was!!! I am utterly hooked and can't stop sniffing myself. The opening fruity notes drydown to a warm, sexy, woodspice with amazing staying power.

This is definitely a scent if you are, or want to feel, sexy, sassy, confident and womanly.

I was pleasantly surprised by VERY IRRESISTIBLE L'INTENSE, having been rather underwhelmed by VERY IRRESISTIBLE. It turns out that these already meaningless flanker names mean even less than nothing, since they bear no clear compositional or category relation to the original whatsoever. As far as I'm concerned, they do nothing but sow confusion. Who can remember which of the flurry of VERY IRRESISTIBLE flankers they actually liked?

Did I mention that "very irresistible" is like saying "very perfect"? Look, it's either irresistible or it is not. There are no degrees of irresistibility or perfection: something either is or is not. VERY IRRESISTIBLE, a fruity-floral in the same general category as The Body Shop CASSIS ROSE, posed no resistance challenges to this nose whatsoever. But I digress...

Why do I like VI L'INTENSE so much better? The composition is simple, but it works: plum + patchouli + rose + musk. Not too sweet, and dark enough fruit to add some nighttime appeal. I wouldn't necessarily confer the honorific title of chypre upon this creation, but it's certainly not as trivial as most fruity-floral frags. Some people have made allusions to Calvin Klein EUPHORIA in connection with this perfume, but I find EUPHORIA far more woody and spicy (and, frankly, blunt) than VERY IRRESISTIBLE L'INTENSE, which really does seem to me to be a relatively well-constructed and pleasing four-note wonder: plum, patchouli, rose, and musk.

I sprayed this on my way out of Ulta because I already own and love the Sensual version. I thought it would be another copy of that one, only amped up a little. It's very close, but they added some fruit this time and a tad more musk. It smells really good, and while it is different slightly, it maintains the same personality as the Sensual Very Irresistible. I already have a practically full bottle of Sensual, so this will have to wait. I wouldn't mind it as a sample or gift.

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

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!!

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.

I love it!!!

i agree vamy69 smells like euphoria on me.but this one is more classy and i think will be a classic all the time.smoky turkish style roses and musk,a bit heavy but really sexy

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

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.

I usually do not pay any attention to Givenchy scents but I received a sample of this one. It really impressed me and now I am going to get a bottle of this as soon as possible.
Very nice and dark scent, intense, yes, grown-up in a way. The rose transports a gothic romantic flair but without overdoing it (in my opinion).
Woody and musky, a modern chypre. Nicely done.

exellent!!!!

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.

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:/

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

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.

While I thought the beginning is interesting (warm, rich , a little gourmand) the drydown was horrible and very benzoic.

Very Irresistable L'intense is absolutely a very nice perfume, with an elegant presence. I have been looking for a distinctive perfume that I will not get bored after a few days so I immediately bought a bottle. After using over the weekend, I recognized that contrary to its name its intensity and longevity do not satisfy me. After one hour, it is all gone and I have to reapply. However, it may work differently with your chemistry. Although it is more of a night perfume, during spring and fall it can be used daily to complement your pencil skirt and high heels.

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

don't let the name of this one fool you - "l'intense". this perfume is so and so. although it resembles to the original very irresistible, to my nose is closer to absolutely irresistible. the rose is the most present scent in this perfume and to me that is a big minus. also, the staying power is not so great. as a total, the perfume is good but not great.

So, if original Very Irresistible is too overwhelming and specific for you - try this one. A light rosy day scent, it could be the same as many floral day scents, but it keeps the Givenchy's original style. I can hardly feel the plum there, but I feel a hint of carrots. Lasting power is good. It's not overpowering, but you notice it all the time it lasts. Will be good for different age categories.

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!

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!

This is so freaking GORGEOUS! Very Irresistible Givenchy L'Intense is superior to the others in the series but not nearly as heavy as the Sensual. It's smooth, creamy, perfectly sweetened, deliciously plummy and pleasantly spicy. All I know is that it's damn sexy. LOL! It's also very expensive and a LE but for the quality, lasting power and scent it is well worth it. Have a test strip that has been smelling strong for over 24hrs and I can't get enough of it. My favorite Givenchy to date. So ladies if you are looking for a "Femme Fatale" fragrance that isn't over the top then this may be EXACTLY what you are looking for. Just try it! :)


Update: Something in the drydown isn't working with my chemistry and is starting to bother me. :( Still think it's great but not working for me. Oh well, that happens sometimes.

I CAN DETECT IN THIS PERFUME fresh smell of white part of fennel ,so nice,perfect for summer.Very persistent,unusual,modern and sooooo desirable!

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.

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 no big fan of the Very Irresitible line but I had high hopes on this one (might be the dark bottle that did it..). I was just about as disappointed as I was eager to try it. To put it in the chypre floral category is a mistake in my opinion, it is more a floral woody musk but without the "woody" note. The plum comes out almost sickeningly at the beginning (although I do love gourmand when it is well done), to fade out almost 5 min later and then it is the rose/musk until you get the apparently desired head ache. For those who are touchy with patchouli be reassured, I couldn't get it at all. And don't go for this one instead of CK Euphoria, it is not even close to it. Beautiful bottle, incredible lasting power though... that's all it does for me.

Ooh yes come to mamma! i missed my very irresitible :-p smells perfect,
VI sensual was my signature last year BUT i don't care for the sensual version anymore


The intense version is just like their first version of VI edt wich i love ( if it only lasted more on me) it seems it's back with killer sillage+lastingpower and calls herself
L'intense

again i couldn't resist :-p

Very sensual and sultry , feminine ,damned sexy , intense indeed , one not to overspray or could easily become tarty , which would be such a shame because it's a very nice scent , only for evening wear imo .
Not sure i would buy it because there's already so many scents that i'd like to buy which are more "priority" , but why not?

It is done in the style of Very Irresistible line and to my mind very similar to VI Sensual, the difference is not evident for me. A creamy rose that becomes warm and woody in the oriental way.

This is really intense! The name do justice with its smell! Dangerous, sharper, and addictive than the original. It's really a rock chic perfume! The combination of turkish rose, plum, musk, patchouli notes are amazing. It makes the scent modern, glamourous, feminine, sexy, edgy and mysterious. One spray is long lasting. Magnificent! I love it! So worth it!

This one is very dark, smokey and sexy however light enough 2 wear during the upcoming spring...I really would love a bottle...