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    Side by side

    Givenchy III vs. Var en Provence

    Moderately similar
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    Givenchy III rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Var en Provence projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Givenchy III vs. Var en Provence
    Givenchy IIIVar en Provence
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched19702020
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerAli Aljaberi, Jean-Claude AstierNikki Sherritt-Lewis
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Givenchy III

    Green
    Earthy
    Woody
    Floral
    Mossy
    Aromatic
    White Floral
    Aldehydic

    Var en Provence

    Powdery
    Green
    Iris
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Lavender
    Yellow Floral
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesGalbanumBergamotGardeniaPeachMandarin Orange
    Pink PepperGreen Bell Pepper
    Heart
    CarnationHyacinthOrris RootRoseIrisLily of the ValleyNarcissusJasmine
    MimosaLavender
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliMyrrhVetiverSandalwoodAmbergrisCastoreumAmberCoconut
    Olive TreeOrris Root

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Givenchy III vs. Var en Provence
    Givenchy IIIVar en Provence
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    That aldehydic opening is the whole conversation. It's bright, sparkling, disarming. Then the florals and oriental base arrive and you realize this isn't a simple daytime scent at all.Givenchy III
    The bell pepper note will either intrigue you or put you off immediately. If you can get past that unusual opening, the lavender and mimosa heart delivers a clean, herbal-floral experience that dries.Var en Provence