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Joshua – :
This Edt is still on sale on sephora.fr! And they even do international shipping.
The only thing I’m wondering is whether this is the “leftovers” stock or it’s still being produced in France?
GameZitiste – :
I was overjoyed to find my Hot Couture EdP amongst my box of older perfumes.
I have been craving raspberry.
This begins quite spicy then the raspberry really comes through. Wonderful!
The vetiver gives this a nice smoky feel.
Well blended and lovely.
I wish this had not been discontinued. Please correct me if I am wrong.
shalala – :
Love this perfume, been wearing it since i was 17 ! Its my siganure scent and always have to have a bottle in my collection. Its juicy/sweet/mysterious/seductive….and projection and sillage are fabulous! Always get compliments wearing it!!
NityBiort53 – :
I usually am not a fan of fruity perfumes, but I really like this one, as well as DG Pour Femme, one of my all time favorites! I was walking in the supermarket the other day, probably a few hours after I sprayed this on, and a gentleman was stalking me to tell me how good I smelled! That said, I don’t find it overwhelming. Its projection is pretty average and longevity good, but you can go with 5 sprays without it being overkill.
It’s not too crazy but still pretty unique and men seem to really like it. It’s not sickly sweet. It’s a balanced perfume, very nice. Alberto Morillas is one of my favorite perfumers.
yroslav49 – :
I see this perfume oftenly recommended on the forum, so I had to try it. I am disappointed. Nice? -yeah, kind of. Different? -yes. But as Emmahlou said a few reviews down “ I smell like mustard and a sweet and sour sauce”. This is excatly what I smelled on me. And my other arm smelled like caramel, coffee and rice pudding from Black Opium La Nuit Blanche. That evening I wished I had a third arm for the “ Pistacio Ice Cream”. Luckily, I don’t. All in all, it is too sour and mustardy for me.
Vieptexia – :
This is a Holy Grail of mine for a few years now! I looove it soo much!! It came out in 2000 and Givenchy usually discontinues stuff so I’m so thrilled they have not dc’d this! It starts out with sweet white flowers – especially jasmine, which I love, with sweet red raspberry and strawberry in the background. Later the fruits take center stage – delicious raspberries and strawberries with vanilla wafting into the background. It also has a smokiness to it do to black pepper that makes it really unique. I love this year round but I switch to the Hot Couture No.1 version for fall and winter (sadly discontinued but you can still get on Ebay). This stuff is the best!!
EnuttyUttergyk – :
I just bought Hot Couture in the EDT version without even trying it before the purchase (couldn’t find it anywhere). The first spray is too strong, but after a couple of minutes, it gets really comfortable. I don’t know why, but I get hints of Lady Million (which got me nervous =/) every time I smell it on my skin. The only downside is that doesn’t last not even 3 hours on me. Anyway, I’m still trying it and will be back with my final thoughts.
zz – :
Wore this when I was 16, will definitely convince myself to buy it again just for the sake of it. Love its sweetness & warmth. Perfect for snowy winter nights.
Update: Just bought this for my 21st birthday along with Dior’s Hypnotic Poison!
erurlertyh – :
Probably anosmic to it,because Hot Couture is long lasting, see the estatistics. Probably this perfume has some strong notes your nose can’t deal with so it whitenoises them and you can’t smell any of it.Could be the spices, the red fruits or a combination of them. The anosmia is a very common occurrence, almost everyone is anosmic to one scent or other, even Marlen has had it. To try to lift the anosmia weekly or monthly spray the smallest quantity possible and smell so to get your nose used to the scent. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.
Yura 28 – :
This was very nice for the tester, I bought it. Took it home. And found out that after 15 minutes or so it degenerates into almost nothing. I tried the next day with lotion on my skin, and then spraying, still almost nothing.
For how much this costed, this is unacceptable. I ended up returning it. I have never returned a perfume before this one. Too bad… I like givenchy organza a lot, I was hoping to purchase more from this house. Obviously HC EDT is a no go for me.
qsh419bedyWelty – :
Warm raspberry-amber with a hint of smokiness. Also has a bubblegum tuberose note that leans a bit plasticky (but not in a bad way). My go-to fragrance when I want to smell like a Barbie doll
volkoff1973 – :
This is exactly like Hot couture edp but without the burnt wood(i called that the vetiver).It is not sweetish girly candy fragrance,although has a sweetnes to it,but a very sexy grown-up sweet suuuuuuper playfull and super sexy for big girls 30 +.It is head turner for sure.It gives you this aura of a extrairdinary woman.It is worthy to buy it.i found a bottle in a little perfumery shop and although it was very expensive i bought it because you cant find it anymore(edt is discountinued).By the way it is very similar to Hot Couture N 1.Much better than many perfumes from nowdays.Lasting power 10/10.Sillage-monster,be carefull,so not over spray!It’s a killer!
mumMinyMano – :
This does not last long on me. I am gonna give it a few more goes but for the price if this doesn’t last it’s going back and I’;; try something else :/
ETA: I still have this. It’s very strong in the opening but intriguing. It’s really allll strawberry (where JB007 is blackberry) and JB007 has vanilla where this does not. I wish this lasted longer but in sillage as after a hour or so it becomes a skin scent at least on me. Is this still worth the price tag though is where I struggle with this raspberry (and for a moment spice) scent. It’s not bad but it’s not out of this world either? I must admit though that last night I loved smelling the dry down on my wrist…it was yummy and creamy while not so much the loud in your face raspberry
Have yet to decide if I should keep it or not…
Update – I returned it. I like it but not enough to justfy the very high price tag :'(
Кристинка-25 – :
I have been wearing the EDP version of this for years and it’s a beautifully alluring scent that has a very unique smokiness to it – I love it. Since this is one of my favourites, I decided to branch out and try the EDT for use as a day time version. It’s a sweeter, lighter version and that’s fine with me – I enjoy the scent. However after a couple of hours it’s non-existen on my skin. Not even a hint… nothing… gone. Vanished.. Bizarre and annoying as it wasn’t cheap. Won’t be buying the EDT again.
Temooffitle – :
Sprayed this on me tonight to test and bought it to hang out with it and see if it works for me (couldn’t wait any longer lol)
Raspberry and strawberry and spice!! Spice and raspberry and strawberry!! Oh my! Not sure I will be keeping this? Kinda making me nauseous :/ an hour into it.
We shall see…
This does remind me of James Bond 007 – which I really like and may even prefer over this :O
iljin.val – :
This is not a review (I really wanna buy this and have been putting it off for 2 weeks now bc it’s so expensive lol!) but a comment about the websites definition of this fragrance. They do not list any notes… why is that?
natali725495 – :
Hot Couture EDP and EDT have been popular suggestions in the forum lately, so of course I couldn’t resist a blind buy. I ended up purchasing the EDT because I was scared of the smoky/ash tray vibe mentioned, and it’s apparently more pronounced in the EDP. Baby steps and all that jazz. Needless to say, I’m very happy I went with the EDT first. I love it!
The raspberry is very bright and sweet, but the hot ash is there too. It’s so strange, but also alluring. Admittedly, I don’t like smelling the initial spray up close…too much smoky ash, but give it 15-20 minutes and it really calms down. I imagine this will be awesome in cold weather as well, though it works nicely in hot weather.
Longevity is great and projection seems decent.
I still want to try the EDP, but I’ll take my time enjoying the EDT. I worry the EDP might be too ashy for me.
Brodyga-1976 – :
I had this some years back, used up my bottle and never replaced it.
I was in Ulta the other day and purchased the last bottle and apon first spray I remembered why I love this so. The Sweet, Smokey raspberry is delicious and playfully seductive. I love it and it definitely garners compliments.
Edit- sprayed this at 12 noon and can still smell it at 11pm. Plus I received a compliment at 8pm. So longevity is excellent.
893972035 – :
HC is a FUN fragrance! I wore it first in bitterly cold temps and the notes that give heat and smokiness floated around me in a cozy and sort of rebellious way, refusing to give in to the chill in the air, while the raspberry is flirty and not too serious. I’m late thirties, and I feel this is a great choice for any age. It’s young and unique but it’s smoky and hot and bold without being loud or tacky. It’s really so fun. I wasn’t sure what I’d think of wearing it in warmer weather after seeing how beautifully it performed in cold air, but now that it’s getting warmer, I totally see it will work. I think in hot weather the warmth will give a sense of coming from your skin, which will be really interesting too. HC is unlike anything I have currently. I like raspberry notes and love them in Tresor Midnight Rose, Absolutely Blooming, Live Irresistable and in DG Pour Femme. I think raspberry can be interpreted in so many ways & doesn’t have to read as childlike at all.
mishanex – :
I received this as a gift from a friend. I’m not a fan of gourmands, most female perfumes as I find them too “cotton candy” like and cloyingly sweet. I see all the reviews and they make this perfume sound delightful, unfortunately I don’t think this perfume works with my chemistry. From the bottle I can smell the raspberry and musk, it’s a very sweet scent. Again, not my type. On my body it lasts for about an hour or so and it fades to a baby powder, musky sweet scent.
I’ve kept this in my bag just in case I need something and it’s leaked on my gym clothes a few times.. But EVERY guy who gets a whiff of this says “wow who smells SO good?!” or “wow what is that scent? I wanna get it for my girlfriend”. I’ll wear it every now and then but it’s still just a musky, fruity sweet perfume to me. If you’re into gourmand and wanna attract a guy, you may like this one.
treyrg – :
This was my go to scent for about a year. It is a very warm fragrance. The best way I can describe it is to imagine simmering raspberries topped with pepper. Somehow the sweetness from the fruit note and the spice from the pepper really balance each other out. Oddly enough hot couture always smelled better on me during the spring/summer months even though it smells as if it should be worn during the fall/winter. I definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a sexy spicy fragrance that will stand out and recieve loads of compliments from men and women.
Kir-_- – :
Málnás, rózsás, füstös finomság. Tavaszi illatnak tökéletes! Egyik nagy kedvencem 🙂
bbbums – :
I’ve owned this for a good 3-4 months so I feel like this is a fair and proper review.
Now, I did have very high hopes for this. Very high, which is probably why it has fallen so short. This EDT is weak, first up. Now I may invest in the EDP later down the track, but this is w e a k. It’s up there with Viva La Juicy in terms of how poorly it performs. 1-3 hours of wear MAX. I own the older bottle, the juice is orangey and dark as opposed to clear/pinky. So, I know it’s not a reformulation issue. My skin just drinks this up.
Secondly, it’s a little underwhelming. It smells of raspberry and spice. The end. It’s syrupy and ditsy. My boyfriend said I smelt like mustard and sweet and sour sauce whilst wearing this.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice. And maybe I’ve nit picked this baby a little too much but it’s nothing worth of it’s hype.
erhof – :
To me I can only describe this perfume as “warmth.” If warmth had its own perfume it would be this. That’s why I wear this in the winter, so when I’m trudging through snow I feel like I’m by the fire. It must be the smoke and spice. The first time I smelled this, the tobacco/smoke/cigarette note left me conflicted. I love that I can’t put a finger on it otherwise and I’ve never smelled a frag like it before. Kinda floral, kinda sweet, kinda fruity, kinda smoky, kinda spicy. Really unique.
epb415speagoessenda – :
I have the edp already of this perfume. Just ordered the toilette version based on all the positive reviews. Read the edp is night version and edt is day version…so I need both huh lol trying to justify myself. It’s a blind buy so I will update my thoughts once I receive it
Poster_news – :
This is fantastic!
I have long been searching for a feminine, sweet (but not overly sweet) scent that seemed a bit old world. I received this bright and early this morning by post and am in love! I was fortunate enough to find a great deal that included the ‘body veil’ (lotion) and shower gel so I cannot wait to try them altogether. I will be walking around in the most wonderful, enchanting, luscious aura.
I can’t quite explain it, but there is this almost bubble-gum like/plastic note to this that I love and that reminds me of how sometimes orange blossom/neroli can come across. Frederick’s of Hollywood’s ‘F’ kind of gets there.
To be clear, no, you won’t smell like plastic, but there’s this particular note, likely the tuberose, that can go that way and in this concoction it is divine.
I adore tuberose as I think it’s a very sexy, womanly scent and in this perfume it is done well. The use of berries and amber are a revelation.
This is a bombshell perfume. The pin up/rockabilly scent I have been looking for.
I have the EDP and I liked it straight away, but warning that it does get very, very smoky. I find this version to be superior and while it retains some smokiness, it’s not as intense as the EDP and the EDT as a whole comes off as the better version.
Honestly, if you have been stuck on what to wear and enjoy sweeter fragrances that have something kind of edgy and sassy about it without smelling like Mariah or Escada, this sits in between elegant and fun, if that is possible. It includes most of the notes I love and even the musk element is a stunning accord in this.
This might just be my new signature.
Lersendudge – :
In form and effect this one reminds me of the original “Herve Leger”, the feminine in the curvy bottle with violet juice. It is a similar mix of smart and sexy. And playful. Anything with a dominant raspberry note always gets my attention (two other favorites are “Deci Dela” by Nina Ricci and the original Chantal Thomass, and “Le Parfum” by Sonia Rykiel has a more subtle but also beautiful note of raspberry). Strawberry and apple make this even more appealing, from what I can tell. A fruity oriental that’s also somehow transparent and smooth. I think I can feel the base of vetiver and it’s also grounded and not purely airheaded (and I believe ‘airheaded’ can be smart too). I only have a mini of the original feminine “Herve Leger”, but I find this one even more versatile in a positive sense — so am happy to have a full bottle (which is a tester and lists “transparent jasmine” among the notes, along with “raspberry dew”). It just makes me feel good…
rubhortis – :
Yesterday, I was walking to my car and hear someone panting and yelling “excuse me miss!” I turned, thinking this woman running after me was gonna ask me for money (happens a lot!) she asked “what perfume are you wearing? It smells amazing. You walked right past me and my daughter (teenage) and we love it!” I told her Hot Couture EDT. Wrote it down for her and she went on her way looking very excited.
One thing I love about this perfume is the amount of compliments I get when I wear it. Longevity is awesome; 10+ hours. I was at the movies yesterday evening (6 hours after spraying) getting asked by many women what I was wearing.
I personally, only really like it. Not love for me. To me, it smells like sweet raspberry cigars. Reminds me of the raspberry cigars my friends and I used to smoke when we were 14 and “cool.” I bring it out every fall/winter because the scent develops best in cold weather.
I’m halfway done with my bottle and don’t see myself wanting to repurchase. At least not now.
avt726476 – :
I’m really worried this perfume will be impossible to find in a decade’s time. At the moment I live a studious lifestyle in a city apartment and can’t afford to buy out ebay to hide this gem in stacks of boxes. But I assure you, I will do that at some point
My favorite fragrance ever made. It makes one smell as though the body conjured the sweet, mysterious scent. Not a perfume that asserts its own, but a perfume that serves to assert you
All in all, the sexiest sweet n’ spicy to ever hit the market. For better or for worse, in sickness and in health, I reach for this number. Forever your girl, HC
dreigon – :
Hot Couture by Givenchy; Thank You Cynthia for this perfume, you rock beautiful. Cynthia was wearing this perfume when I saw her 2 days ago, I asked her what she’s wearing, she couldn’t remember the name, but pulled out an unmarked roller she made of it, and rolled some on my hand. It smelled wonderful. All she told me was the name had the word Hot in it and that the bottle was tall. I immediately thought Hot Couture by Givenchy, but didn’t get to blurt it out, because we began gabbing feverishly about music. Cynthia gave me the roll on she had in her purse and said she had the whole bottle at home, this was just her travel bottle. I was delighted. I did ask her later if it was Hot Couture, and she confirmed my guess was correct.
Today I wore it. This is a very nice fun scent. As bergamot and lemon fill the opening of this fragrance with it’s crisp and tart aroma, It is quickly engulfed by the Raspberry and Strawberry fruitiness. Rose makes herself quite noticeable with tuberose adding strength and potency. Magnolia just peaks through as does apple. As the dry down commences The base of Musk plays the biggest part over Vetiver and Amber in holding Raspberry, Strawberry, Rose and Tuberose in place for the whole duration. Longevity is long 7 to 12+ hours. Sillage is Heavy at beginning wearing down to moderate.
This is a very nice sweet and fruity scent for office or daytime errands.
A nice one Givenchy, I am not surprised since I am a fan of Givenchy’s Irresistible line.
HewallyGj – :
Similar to EDP, however, edt is more gummy bear/candy sweet.
Both had sweet tobacco smell or unburned cigarette smell. I just love the cigarette vibe. Coco mademoiselle has the same effect.
hocok44 – :
I absolutely love this and the Men do too. I have had more Men ask me what I was wearing than woman. I am complimented every time I wear it. Love Love Love this !
I remember being at the Man store and my husband asking a question and in the middle of the answer. This gentlemen says to my husband sorry but I need to know what perfume you are wearing it is awesome he said. I have men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s ask me what I am wearing !
appo – :
I went out looking for James Bond 007 as a cheep alternative to Hot Couture as people have suggested that they are similar.
Although they share some similarities personally I would not buy JB 007 in place of HC.
JB 007 opens with a very generic juvenile raspberry and lacks the depth or interest of HC. It does improve in the dry down as it starts to impart a slight vague powderyness. This is where the similarity starts and ends. The silage and lasting power of JB 007 is very weak.
I much prefer HC because it immediately imparts a slightly powedery smokey incense quality that I adore.
Deroxdtxul – :
The old EDT, a noticeably darker more orange fluid, lasts for about 8 hours exuding an intoxicating smoky sweetness. However, the new reformulation is water in a bottle. Lasts for about 10 minutes. Givenchy… why break it if it works?
serqei1407 – :
I wore sample for a day. It seemed sweet and in the same time fresh, also I would describe it as very girly, happy fragrance. It has quite strong silage for edt and lasted over 24 hours on me and my clothes. While it is not for me I think I would enjoy being around someone wearing it.
armando – :
I accidentally bought the Eau de Toilette instead of the Perfume. No worries—as it has the great longevity Givenchy has proven to have—after a full shift of work my husband asked if I was wearing perfume(he usually never talks “perfume”)–I didn’t even think my perfume (EDT) was still noticeable. This isn’t one of my favourite scents, but it’s decent and like I said, LASTS. I would describe it as a kind of raspberry cigar(y) scent.
yux127intitytek – :
Yuck! I recognized this scent the moment I sprayed it on. I’ve smelled this perfume on other women so many times and I think it smells gross. I see so many lovely reviews and I’m truly envious of the smoky raspberry you’re all getting. To me, it’s raspberry mixed with nasty cigarette smoke. Oh well, more for all of you to enjoy.
kiwinchell – :
THis is MY HG.. Can’t go wrong with this. It’s sweet, sultry, clean, fig like. with Just enough sugar without becoming too cloying. My aunt gave this to me as a gift when she came back from France. I was 16, and I felt graceful, mature, classy, and unique wearing this through the halls while evryone else wore Cucumber melon and Love Spell. It last for a long time, and it is one of the only juices I have in EDP and EDT. The EDP is slightly deeper and more oriental, while the EDT is clean, light and fruity. I would suggest layering this for more longevity with the lotion and shower gel. The lotion is divine. I feel like I am rubbing luxurious melted marshmallows on my skin.. LOL. I wear this all year round.
lwt691Unlogrere – :
Smelled the EDP years ago and never forgot its distinct scent as its straight up sweet grape or fig dessert (as we make it in Greece). However the EDP is too heavy for me something Id never wear, maybe eat haha. I tried this EDT version today and instantly bought it just because I bought the 007 James Bond the other day which has something from the Hot Couture. I needed both indeed lol. They smell similar but there are differences! The 007 Bond perfume is more vanilla, a very interesting blend, smells abit like leather to my nose at first then as time goes by I get more vanilla, berries and this gorgeous “dessert smell” must be the Bergamot, while the Hot Couture is easier to identify: straight up jam or some fruity syrupy dessert. Perfect for spring and even summer and of course fall, I wear both perfumes in the evening. Id say Hot Couture to me is more casual than the 007 Bond. Also longevity is really good, maybe not as good as the EDP or the 007 James Bond. Oh and I get easily nauseous from heavy scents these don’t bother me at all 😀
gruzinart90 – :
I love the edp, sultry and sexy, floral and pepper; warm and prefer it to the edt. However, I have a FB of this too. It’s a nice raspberry amber with mild spice. I don’t smell the florals in this at all though. They are similar. The edt is lighter. I enjoy it but it doesn’t have the edge and allure of the edp. IMHO. Neither are overly sweet. I think the edt will carry into warmer weather better. Did I need them both? No, but honestly I find the hot coutures more unique than a lot of what’s out there.
escobrier – :
It’s my first day with Hot Couture edt and I’m charmed already. I find it much more beautiful than that edp that it too peppery and dry, and the raspberry note is hidden behind those sharp notes and amber. The edt is simple, yet delightful. A lovely, sweet raspberry that is hard not to love, on an amber bedding. It’s juicy, charming and warm. I want a full bottle!
fladiadly – :
I try to buy the perfume sampler sets that come with the coupon for the full size bottle of the fragrance you liked best, so shoppers has several left they must be trying to get rid of because they are selling them for $60.00, when if I was to buy a bottle of ANY of those ten perfumes, the cheapest price would be $84.00. So this odd duck was in my purchase today, and I gotta say, this is one perfume that does not in any way reflect the name. I find it actually smells like the cheap candy I put into the Easter eggs for my kids, no joke! Not that that is a bad smell, but it’s certainly not a scent I want to wear! It’s such a juvenile smell that I doubt my young daughters would find it nice. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind having a bottle or two of a candy smelling fragrance to keep in my collection, but this is just way too synthetic rot your teeth kind of candy!!
raphik – :
I have been in love with this perfume for many many years but I was too young to afford it.
I first discovered this fantasy on my mom’s perfume stand and when I first smelled it I fell in love. I would sneakily go to her room and spray myself before school if I got the chance.
I was in junior school and I remember all the girls would be like “oh my god you smell soooooo good, what are you wearing ? I want some” and sniffing my uniform.
Anyway, it’s been over ten years since then and two months back I purchased my dream perfume. I was so happy and excited to finally have the perfume I have always wanted.
My first time wearing it again I just faded into my fantasy world, filled with so much happiness and bliss. It just smells divine like seriously you won’t stop smelling yourself. In no way is it overly sweet or anything like that. It has a richness to it that tells you it is quality.
This is the version you want the EDP just has something in it that doesn’t feel right to me.
Do not be put off because it is a EDT this is still a strong and long lasting fragrance.
I wish others can experience the happiness I feel when i wear this.
chiqui – :
That is amazing! I think it’s one of the best raspberry scents!
While EDP was too peppery for me, this one is perfect!
The sweetness is very tame and light, it smells natural.
This is a pearl, I need to have it in my collection. It just smells like a dream!
EnuttyUttergyk – :
Yeah! Thats it! D bubble gum smell is what did it for me with this perfume..used it way bak in 2003..remembring it now brings back a lot of college memories..must have it again to relive those memories
Joviffvoila – :
This is by far the most complimented scent I own. Women and men both ask why I smell so damn delicious.
It is a magical cold weather scent. It warms you up and just wraps you up in a yummy & seductive bubble ALL DAY LONG. SOOOOO long lasting that I find it hard to believe it’s only EDT!!
Jam-like berry scent with syrupy, ambery musk. Slightly smoky undertone which is not off-putting at all. Very sexy.
кошка – :
Sweet? Fruity? definately neither on my skin….and thats just how i love it! there is a strong pepper-y scent along with amber notes.. with a crisp edge of sandalwood…
Not many have mentioned this but to me reminds me a hell lot of Valentina by Valentino!!!
beldilkdern – :
I am completely hooked!!! This scent is underrated and so yummy!!! I have tried it twice at Sephora. Both times, I sprayed it and was thinking “yeah, it’s ok.” And then it settles in my skin and smells AMAZING as soon as it dries. It’s very sweet, light, and fruity. Hot Couture has a great lasting power, which is surprising for an EDT! Worth every penny and more!!!! A must have for me and a new favorite!!!!
Ксюха2010 – :
Some of my most favorite fragrances are created by Alberto Morillas and Hot Couture is one of them.
This is hands down one of the sexiest fragrances for young women!!!!! I receive TONS of compliments from both men and women and everytime I wear it I feel happy, optimistic, confident and just beautiful. ^_^
It’s surprisingly longlasting and also projects well.
The raspberry doesn’t smell cheap or sirupey. I would say the whole fragrance smells sophisticated.
Note: The EdP is not bad either, but you will smell as if you have spent the whole night in a club. 😉
Morgan_fromAF – :
I fell in love with this EDT when I tried the sample I got from Givenchy counter. Then I ordered and received my 100 ml bottle yesterday. Though I am happy with this one, I don’t know if its the bottle I got, but the sample i was given had a better sillage and longevity (and no i double checked, it was an edt sample not edp so it cant be the formula i think:) )
I think EDT and EDP versions of Hot couture smells way too different.
With EDT you get this delicious raspberry smell with rose and amber mostly. However when I tried the EDP, I got a very intense smokey spicy scent so I preferred the EDT.
I would say try this before buy.
ROKI – :
I have a sampler of this fragrance and on the packaging it says “raspberry dew and clear jasmine”. I definitely can smell raspberry, strawberry, jasmine, rose, with hints of amber, musk, vetiver. Is it possible that the magnolia should be jasmine in the notes section on this page?
Tahflully – :
uplifting scent for day or night
vitoss – :
Ok, time for an updated review for the EdT-version. I have now fallen in LOVE! It’s sweet, mysterious and sexy. The EdT definately reveal more of the raspberries than the EdP but on me it’s more like a nice raspberry liqueur smell (I love both and they are perfect to layer for more of a smoky haze). My boyfriend complimented it (which normally never happens, as his response when I ask is: you always smell nice, but this was totally on his own initiative and that’s a big deal!) and my guy friend said it’s one of the best perfumes he’s ever smelled. That made me love it even more! I’m also very happy that Givenchy is no longer available in Norway, which makes me feel veeery exclusive wearing this stuff (as nobody else I know is). Sillage and longevity is excellent! Stays with me all night! So happy I trusted my instinct and blind bought this!
PS! Just a heads up for those who are sensitive to fragrances: My supervisor suffers with migraine and she kindly told me that this triggers her migraine, so I don’t wear it for work. But on my spare time I spray this and enjoy it very much! 🙂
maxmax70 – :
No wonder I like this so much: Cavallier and Morillas did it! Hot Couture EDT really is wonderful. Fruity, warm, spicy, and a hint of powdery cream in the dry-down. It lasts for several hours on skin, and goes days on clothing and accessories (I have to be careful not to spray when I’m wearing my watch!). Well worth retail.
shopingguci – :
I recently blind-bought this fragrance based on reviews here on Fragrantica and youtube and I was very excited to receive it. You guys are absolutely right, there is something very special about this scent. This is very different from anything else in my collection, and I do like it! I won’t say that I love it.. yet, as I believe this is a fragrance I would have to get used to (if you know what I mean?), but I think it will grow on me for me to like it even more.
On me I definately get what you mean by “strawberry flavoured milk” because that’s how it dries down on me anyway, but there is also something else that I can’t describe – but it’s not a bad thing. It’s more, interesting. At first I thought that this smelled like chupa chups (lollipops), but then strawberry milk was a more suitable description as I can sense some cream in there too. But definately raspberries, or more like raspberry liqueur on me. Very strange, but good strange.
I feel very special when I’m wearing this, in a positive way. I had it on one night I was going out and I was just waiting for those compliments that you guys are writing about, but it has yet to come (I’ve only had it for a week, so I guess it’ll get me there). I asked a male friend to smell me when wearing this and he said that it was one of the best perfumes he had smelled, so hopefully he meant that.
I’m looking forward to wearing this more and see if I can grow to love it as much as my signature scents.
Thanks for the tip guys!
Edit: I’m enjoying the HC much more when layered with the HC Eau de Parfum. I’m starting to love it, I must say.
sashok7772 – :
I picked this baby up on Ebay. It is not an inexpensive fragrance by any means so I had to really search out a deal I could afford. I have it in my hands now and I gave it a whiff. What is it that I smell. Something