Side by side

Eau de Cologne vs. Eau de Givenchy (2018)

Is Eau de Cologne better than Eau de Givenchy (2018)?

Eau de Cologne peaks in spring, while Eau de Givenchy (2018) belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

Why this score

This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

The essentials

What's different between Eau de Cologne and Eau de Givenchy (2018)?

Key facts: Eau de Cologne vs. Eau de Givenchy (2018)
	Eau de Cologne	Eau de Givenchy (2018)
Concentration	Cologne	—
Launched	2016	2018
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
Perfumer	Jacques Polge	François Demachy
Best season	Spring	Summer

Scent DNA

How do Eau de Cologne and Eau de Givenchy (2018) smell?

Eau de Cologne

Citrus

Fresh

Green

Floral

Fresh Spicy

Eau de Givenchy (2018)

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Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Eau de Cologne and Eau de Givenchy (2018) share?

Top

Citrus fruitsLemonBergamotGreen Notes

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Heart

PetitgrainNeroliSpicy Notes

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Base

MuskTonka Bean

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Notes both fragrances share

Where they fit

When and where do Eau de Cologne and Eau de Givenchy (2018) work?

Spring

Summer

Community taste

Which performs better, Eau de Cologne or Eau de Givenchy (2018)?

Community verdict: Eau de Cologne vs. Eau de Givenchy (2018)
	Eau de Cologne	Eau de Givenchy (2018)
Score	4/5	4/5
Longevity	4-6 hours	4-6 hours
Sillage	moderate	moderate

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Eau de Cologne and Eau de Givenchy (2018)?

Some colognes shout. This one doesn't need to. Chanel's Les Exclusifs entry keeps things clean, citrus, neroli, a whisper of musk, but it's Chanel's handwriting all over it.Eau de Cologne

This is what happens when a couture house decides to smell like summer without overcomplicating things. Orange blossom, citrus, and cedar combine in a straightforward way that lets each element do.Eau de Givenchy (2018)

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