Givenchy III
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Side by side
Givenchy III vs. The Mistresses of Louis XIV
Givenchy III rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Givenchy III | The Mistresses of Louis XIV | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1970 | 2008 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Ali Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Givenchy III
Green
Earthy
Woody
Floral
Mossy
Aromatic
White Floral
Aldehydic
The Mistresses of Louis XIV
White Floral
Green
Fresh
Yellow Floral
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesGalbanumBergamotGardeniaPeachMandarin Orange
Green NotesMelonGalbanumCloveBlackcurrant
Heart
CarnationHyacinthOrris RootRoseIrisLily of the ValleyNarcissusJasmine
Lily of the ValleyNarcissusJasmineRoseIris
Base
OakmossPatchouliMyrrhVetiverSandalwoodAmbergrisCastoreumAmberCoconut
Woody NotesMuskPeachAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Givenchy III | The Mistresses of Louis XIV | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
Here's the thing about this one, the galbanum opening is sharp enough to split heads at a cocktail party, but give it 20 minutes and something tender emerges from behind the green. That's the move.The Mistresses of Louis XIV