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23021972 – :
Absolutely stunning! Sad this is gone, but I treasure my 1 oz bottle purchased in 2007. Phenomenal lasting power and sillage; really a sexy scent. Can be a little cloying and heavy at times, but definitely a gorgeous perfume. The patchouli in this one is just right, not too much. Usually I cannot tolerate patchouli. Really a well-done masterpiece.
ido – :
I was rummaging through some drawers and found this one in the very back, burried underneath a pile of single socks. Mint in box, still completely full, never been sprayed! SO here I am, reviewing a new-to-me perfume that has been discontinued for some years now 🙂
There is not much to “review”, tbh. The first 10minutes it was a pure rose scent, and now it’s straight up vanilla, very creamy. Definitely a nice perfume for the cooler months, but I can’t imagine I will reach for it often.
So, anyone here interested in a full 30ml bottle?
roossa777 – :
@reborn Depends on what you consider to be sexy. This is not a heavy, rich fragrance. It is the most balanced, most feminine, addictive and timeless fragrance I personally ever encountered. I’m sorry to hear about your bad experience. Aside from the scent itself, which is a matter of personal taste, this fragrance normally lasts and projects pretty damn good and men do seem to really love it. After I did my research, I do have to admit that the EDP version is pretty much identical to Sensual, although I find it to be a watered down version. Still, in my experience, the EDP version also lasts for about 12 hours and projects for about 6.
Hope you’ll change your mind about it in time, or that you’ll have better experiences in the future.
NonAnyday – :
After reading all reviews all over the world i told myself-WOW this fragrance has to be the BEST,THE MOST SEXY THE MOSt WONDERFULL.Everyone loves it,everyone say is the best,everyone says how many compliments gets and how men loooooove it.
I was searching for it like crazy everywhere and blind bought it(the old version ,the purple cap)for extremely high price.
Well let me tell ya-this is one of the biggest dissapointments in my life.
First of all it is the same as the new EDP version.Second of all it is just a plain rosy water with extremely bad lasting power and no sillage.I spray like crazy and nothing.And my bottle is 100%,no doubt about that.It lacks charakter,it is just one big nothing.Noow i am stuck with this extremely non sexy and super ordinary scent and i have to spray it with no desire only because i spend lots of money for it.i think i have to stop with the blind purcheses and not to read any reviews on internet.Big dissapointment.Now is winter and i do not smell anything,i will try to wait for the hotter months.
цукер – :
This is quite a simple scent. You don’t get something unexpected here. On my skin, I get a lot of rose and patchouli, softened with a hint of vanilla and anise. It does have moderate silage and longevity.
The best thing about this scent is the balance. The sweetness and the notes are exactly where they should be. Not too sweet, not too much vanilla, not a dirty patchouli, not a jammy rose, not a powdery rose, not too much anything; it’s just the right amount. if it’s balanced to your nose and you’re looking for a nice rose patchouli scent, you’ve came to the right place.
It’s nice, but quite ordinary in my honest opinion. I like more depth and complexity and excitment I find it hard to look for in Very Irresistible Sensual. My personal rating is 5.5/10.
uvq355InsuffBooni – :
Sexy, sensual, mysterious, extremely feminine and addictive, all at once! There’s nothing more I can say about this fragrance, other than the fact that this is a perfect fragrance! Dominique Ropion outdone himself with this creation. The association with the original and other flankers does not do this masterpiece justice, which really makes me sad, since it was discontinued. This will be missed.
DR_FT – :
Sexy and mysterious. Made for a confident woman. All the notes blended beautifully to produce a sexy and sensual aroma. Love at first sniff.
Updated– longevity on me is about 8 hours with arm length sillage. I received multiple compliments on this.
I keep getting whiffs throughout the day and be thinking damn this smells so….. good. Like the name itself it is definitely sensual. I just love it.
Also I purchased this from beautyspin and it came in the all purple box with Sensual written on it. So from what other reviewers has mentioned I received the old formula and I’m loving it. Instantly went to my top shelf ;-D
Volodka_21 – :
Got a hold of this at TJ MAXX for a song. This is so nice. When I hold my wrist right up to my nose I smell hardly anything at all but in the split second after I pull my wrist away I get a glimpse of something so sexy, it’s there and then it vanishes, like that sliver of skin at your crushes waist that you see when he stretches. It keeps me inhaling the skin at my wrist all day, and people compliment this like crazy. I don’t pay attention to gender specifics when it comes to fragrance I think this one can go both ways, like me ;). If I had to describe the scent I would say it reminds me of making out with someone who had minty fresh breath and freshly washed hair. Weird but that’s what it calls to mind.
bobiorlando – :
If wi talk about how smells one elegant rich women then wi talk about Very irresistible sensual perfume !! God it is the most seducing creamy and beautiful flowery spice fume make s me feel elegant and happy wearing .Its my all time love and I will keep buying again and again how long time exist this jam
madam.verynhik – :
Smells sort of like Trésor Lumineuse EdP to me with the added twist of star anise for some liquorice-like goodness and a bit of edge. Less sweet, more intriguing. Being a fan of rose, this is indeed quite sensual. I haven’t tried the original Very Irresistible, but I am glad to have this one in my collection.
EDIT: Actually, it doesn’t seem to be growing on me, on the contrary I don’t seem to reach for it at all… I think I am going to pass this on.
inarme – :
This is an update from a previous review – I saw all the comments about this changing packaging, etc. The answer is YES, they have definitely changed the package design and bottle color. They are no longer calling this ‘Sensual’ but the EDP version, of which the original Very Irresistible (pink bottle) is the EDT.
Some people are saying the quality has gone down on the fragrance and isn’t quite the same. I’ve been using this amazing scent since it first came out and I have a bottle of both the old and of the new. I will say I think the new one is just a hint lighter than the old bottle. It’s almost as if they aren’t using the same concentration of perfume oils in the blend. In a way I prefer the new one, simply because the older one went on so strong and had to breathe a little to smell it’s best. The fragrance though, is essentially the same, longevity for me is still great and hasn’t changed up enough to make me mad 😉
I actually wore this today (new bottle) and many hours later I’m still able to smell it. It’s still the best scent ever and no matter how many other perfumes I try or love, this one will always be super special.
It’s that rare perfume that smells elegant, feminine, playful yet sexy and fits any situation for me. I’ve had people make me write down what it is because they love it so much. Best rose fragrance ever – the roses aren’t cloying or old-ladyish and the depth of the patchouli/vanilla in the base just make it perfect. Will not stop buying it as long as Givenchy still makes it!
oartemka178 – :
One of the first perfumes I owned. Smells dark, intense, sexy, and totally intoxicating. It is a very pretty scent for the evening. Terrific longevity and sillage.
Xeroxugkxz – :
Roses, roses and more roses. With a healthy dose of non-dirty patchouly and anise star. The vanilla is just a very faint note in the background, this scent is so chic!
Longevity: about 5-7 hours, but my bottle is a bit old, I got it in 2009.
Khmil – :
@loveit Similarly to you, I ordered Very Irresistible Sensual from Douglas… However when I received it, there’s no mention of “Sensual” on the box, nor on the bottle itself… Also on the Douglas website there’s only this version and EDT. I am not sure if original EDP has disappeared, or maybe this version is a replacement for the original EDP from 2003?
About the scent: it’s a lovely, lovely sensual, seductive mixture of spicy rose… Definitely one of the best rose scents in the mainstream for me. However on my skin this perfume is SO NOT long-lasting 🙁 I’ve been so disappointed to see that it lasts only around 3 hours and then it disappears from my skin completely 🙁
Since everybody comments that this perfume is very intense and long lasting, is it possible that it was reformulated in 2015, when I bought it? If anybody knows about possible reformulation, please let me know 🙂
integra_kt – :
Has this fragrance changed it’s name and packaging? Changed name to Very Irresistible edp? (Sensual not mentioned on box or on bottle?). I bought this previously about 5 years ago. It was in an all over purple box and was called Very Irresistible Sensual. I have just received a new bottle today from The Perfume Shop and it is in a white and purple box – no mention of Sensual on box. Ordered Sensual and despatch note says its Sensual. Don’t want to open in case wrong one has been sent. Checked a few websites and doesn’t show the box, only the purple bottle. Anyone help me with this query?
vova-n2 – :
This is a beautiful feminine perfume. Fresh peony and rose is what you smell in the first spray and they are so fresh and alluring!! I am not a big fan of rose and find it headache inducing. However the rose in very irresistible sensual is delicate and not at all irritating to the nose. The base notes of Vanilla takes over gradually along with some sweet woodsy fragrance that I fail to differentiate. May be that’s the star anise. Nevertheless its pleasant and true to its name so very sensual!! A word of caution – though it smells delicate and feminine initially, its a bomb of a perfume so use it sparingly! longevity is 10-12 hrs silage is pretty strong too. One of my most favorite perfume!!
mulseexotte – :
I posted asking for a good rose and vanilla perfume and this is one that was recommended so I bought a purse sized bottle to try it out. As soon I a sprayed it, I knew I’d like it! The rose is dominant for sure. It’s not thick or heavy, not jammy or overly sweet but it’s a nice rose that’s not cheap or tacky. It’s also not soapy or potpourri which is something I desperately avoid. The vanilla is also not dense but adds a bit of sweetness to the air around the rose. It creates more flavor to the juice which I like. And the anise jazzes the whole mixture up much to my liking. It makes it original and suits me perfectly! I knew right away that a purse spray would never be enough so I’ve already ordered more! Because it isn’t heavy, I do think it could be worn year round but that could be because I wear heavy hitters often. It is a real winner in my book and a rose perfume I’ll enjoy often. It just works with my skin and makes me happy to smell! I’m forever grateful for fellow Fragranticans not only for reviews but also for the forum where questions bring wonderful responses and invaluable suggestions. So thanks to all who led me to this beauty, and so many others!
neoendru – :
i got lucky to get the old version,the new version is a watered down version! so dissapointed…
get the old one, way better
KOKADAGESTAN – :
I had a sample of the original VI when it was first released and was amazed at how long it lasted. One spray and I was projecting a heavenly vanilla rose bomb all day. I never bought a FB then, but fast-forward ten years and I spot this flanker for a great price. It was an instant buy based on my memories, and on first spray I was pretty excited by the similarity. Then, a couple of hours later, it collapsed into a spicy powder on my skin. Heartbroken. Those first couple of hours are lovely, though.
Rassel3007 – :
Absolutely gorgeous warm spicy rose with a touch of vanilla. boyfriend goes crazy over it. It works in any season, any weather – you will smell beautiful. I’ve never had as many people ask what I’m wearing as I’ve had with this perfume.
It smells (and looks) similar to Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose, but without the blackcurrant. Also, the Lancome dries down to a sort of unpleasant sour sweetness, whereas this one stays deep, rosy and sensuous throughout.
Highly recommended.
sisnat – :
This is a beautiful perfume. It is very sexy, but in an understated, sophisticated way (think LBD, pearls, stilettos), it’s mysterious but in a more romantic sense. Not the overly dark, femme-fatale sort of mysterious. It is the sensuous, graceful lady rather than the dangerous vamp. I imagine a nice uptown girl type, she’s stylish, cultured and quietly intelligent with long dark hair and a warm, knowing smile. This is her perfume in ‘seduction mode’…I suppose sensual is a fitting description. I think Liv Tyler is the right face for this line, and this is my favorite flanker. VIS doesn’t scream for attention, it doesn’t try too hard, nor is it too dark or complicated, yet it gives off this vibe that the wearer turns heads anyway.
Overall the scent comes off as spicy-sweet rose embraced by a woody-vanilla warmth. The rose here is fuchsia, rich, dry, sort of nostalgic and intriguing, *almost* potpourri-like with a clean powdery/soapy feel. It sits on a base of cozy vanilla and soft dark wood and is sprinkled generously with star anise. Honestly, I wouldn’t be so into this scent if it weren’t for the star anise, it saves the scent from falling into the typical mature-classic-rose territory, breathing life into the dry vanilla-rose by balancing it with a much needed pop of vibrancy, sparkle and sexiness. And anyway star anise is my favorite spice note and I love how it plays out with the rose here. I’m so glad the sweet-spiciness stays persistent throughout the duration of the scent’s lifetime on my skin, it is what made me fall in love with VIS.
I’d say it’s quite balanced, not too much of anything, so that makes it easy to wear. Balanced enough for day to night wear, and all year round. I can see myself wearing this for a dinner date at a fancy 5 star restaurant, to work, to any formal event, or even (with a few extra squirts) to a night out clubbing/barhopping. Very versatile. Signature scent material. Moderate sillage (room filling if you overspray), very good longevity, lasts all day, but I like to refresh when I’m in need of more ‘oomph’. I have to say I’m more of a jasmine/white-floral girl and I am very picky when it comes to rose, for eg. I dislike the rose in Stella and Chloe, so I did not expect to enjoy this scent as much as I do. The only other rose I adored was the original Midnight Poison from 8 years ago.
PS. I forgot to mention that this scent starts out deceptively light, so resist the urge to drench yourself in it lest you plan on suffocating yourself and others half an hour later. It gets richer after a while, just wait it out abit.
malodoy – :
I had to know…so I bought one of the new bottles, in the new packaging. It is indeed a mere shadow of the previous formulation. I would never have liked this at all, let alone raise it to holy grail status, if the new formula were all I had ever tried. I would be sad now, except I have several bottles of the old formula to keep me happy. Will probably try to get my hands on a few more before it is too late.
sunnymand – :
This is my favorite perfume. I just love it. On me it smells very feminine and lovely, I can smell roses and vanilla, a tiny bit of anise. Lasts very long and it is quite strong, but I like that.
I get complimented for the smell quite often. I also have the intense version and edt, which are amazing too, but this one is for me the best.
Cosin – :
Simply the loveliest fragrance ever made, hands down. I have 3 other VI flankers (Crosiere, Tropical Paradise and Poesie d’un Parfum Hiver), and this is superior to them. Curious though, does anyone know if the new packaging is a new formulation? If so, I need to buy as many as possible of the old!
referas – :
ive had 3 bottles of this ..now using a 4th…I love this in rotation with my chanel chance edt..and this is sexy and a total man magnet!
223344 – :
I received this and l’intense at the same time today, and although I think I like the intense just a little bit more, this is an extremely close second. I was a little worried about the anise but there’s just a trace. Not as deep or sexy as the intense, but sweet and lovely and just very pretty. Not terribly strong but now a skin scent either. Pretty decent lasting power too.
kox803InsuffBooni – :
THIS IS THE BOMB ON MY SKIN, OMGGGGGGG, I’M IN LOVE!!! This version (SENSUAL) is to die for on me…I initially purchased the original Very Irresistible in ERROR and gave it away because it didn’t match my body chemistry at all, too strong!!!, but then I eventually and recently purchased this Sensual version & it is soo mmmmm creamy & heavenly, I want to eat myself, True Story, LOL!!! This is definitely one of my TOP perfumes…I am in awe!!! I’m soo Happy!!!
ngu015JeomiWogkig – :
Strong rose and green moss, very fresh and mystical.
hpa270Negeltzex – :
Que perfume tan lindo!
En mi huele solo al principio la rosa, luego viene la vainilla y el anís. Al pasar el tiempo, se suaviza, y constantemente están alternándose las notas de vainilla, que es la predominante, luego se siente el anís y finalmente la rosa, una rosa cremosa; el pachuli, no se nota para nada.
Su proyección es buenísima, y su duración mas que larga, fácil las 12 horas.
dimkomissaro – :
Sweet, floral, a beast with projection and longevity, one spray is just enough to draw one closer and keep them there
Deroxdkwhi – :
This is a pretty Ropion creation. Very wearable , feminine, I don’t think this is the best Ropion has created, yet it has that timeless vibe, as most women would enjoy the creaminess, warmth of that scent…it has a rosey edge but not in a typical rose way, the Rose is sweeter, warmer…
I like it, although I don’t love it, I think it has a bit of an eighties aura…tiny bit…it is still a seductive pretty scent..maybe too much of a Rose aura for my taste.
AzatManiak – :
There are 100 versions of “Irresistable” so I hope I’m commenting on the right one. The bottle is similar, so here goes…I agree with the comments here about being different on different wearings. Sometimes it goes powdery and abrasive and falls apart. But yesterday (and still, today), it’s buttery and smooth and deep. The staying power is remarkable. I sprayed yesterday at Noon, and it’s 9am the next day and it is still radiating from my chest and neck and the tshirt I was wearing. Just lovely. While rose is listed, I wouldn’t ever think to call this a “rose” fragrance, not at all like YSL or similar. It’s soft and not at all sharp like a floral. There is also vanilla, but this is not a gourmand smell. I’m not in a bake shop. This to me is what a good perfume should be: Ingredients blended to form a new scent altogether, like the way red and blue mix to form violet. Very well done.
duzer – :
Tried this on my wrist today being confused with Very Irresistible L’Intense, which I’m eager to try (but the shop turned out not to stock it). Anyway, I really like, but I don’t love. Didn’t care for the opening at all, much too pot-pourri, but after about 15-20 minutes it mellowed out really nicely. I let my best friend have a sniff saying I might wear something like this if I were to go on a date sometime, to which he remarked ‘the scent screams “I’ll definitely put out”, but in a good way’. Which I guess is blunt guy speak for “Sensual”, so Givenchy got it spot-on!
After the initial blah opening it was very nice for quite a few hours, moderate sillage. Longevity is very good but non-linear – not necessarily a bad thing of course. Just now, 12 hours after the initial spritz, I can still smell it close to my skin, and it smells much closer to the original Very Irresistible now, when it smelled quite different a few hours ago.
I already own standard Very Irresistible and I hardly ever go on dates or put out 😉 so I wouldn’t invest in this for the time being. But if you’re looking for a more daring version of Very Irresistible, definitely go for it. I imagine many guys would really like this flanker, probably more so than the original.
gesha263 – :
Round one: Soft, sweet, heady, inoffensive, and well blended. I like this very much.
Round two: I get the feeling this scent may behave differently on multiple wearings. Today, it’s a soft, dusty rose, nestled in sugar-less vanilla and very mild, muted patchouli. There is something sensual about it, but it’s the kind of sensuality found in rustling, crumbling papers as dust filters the sun coming in an ivy-covered window. This is an attic rose; dry, musty, and mysterious.
I wonder what round three will bring…
Juri1980 – :
This perfume has been my favorite since its launch. I wore it only for almost 5 years then I went for a change but I still love it and have stocked 2 (because the price is rising ridiculously).
It smells very feminin and attractive. It lasts the entire day (yes I sprayed it in the morning and at night when I washed my face, I could stil smell it). People around me often noticed it and told me they liked it.
I hope Givenchy will keep producing this perfume, with a reasonable price rise and please don’t change its recipe.
Февраль – :
I don’t know if it’s my skin that reacts adversely to this fragrance, but it has made me nauseous both times I tried it from my sample.
gornaik – :
First of all the bottle is gorgeous.
My bf got this for me, and after telling me the name I was disappointed. I knew this was a rose perfume, and I don’t like rose perfumes.
But this one turned out to be a good one, it’s very sexy and the rose is quite nice here since it’s blended with vanilla,what gives it a mysterious wonderful scent.
Lasts like 12 hours+, no joke.
Men love this perfume for sure. 😉
sprut75 – :
This is indeed sensual. It alludes to something personal, something x rated that no one else can feel but your partner.
I bought this on a whim, mainly because pefumes are scares in this town and it was on sale. I am surprised by how amazing this scent is. Although I gather as much this is a winter-y scent because it does not have as much staying power in this blaring heat, the scent lingers from a spicy rose sex fest to a sensual, inviting vanilla adventure.
My colleague actually followed me around, commenting on the fragrance each and every time, how gorgeous it smells. She’d notice my scent whenever I am in the vicinity, so from that i can tell sillage is quite good.
I will not rate this perfume now as it is a winter scent and this is summer, so I might be judging it prematurely on its longevity.
But as a scent, this is an absolute winner. This will turn heads each and every time. I might even try the orignal EDP asap.
vic1961 – :
I really love the original version of this so when I saw this on sale, I had to try it. I’ve smelled a few flankers but I never liked any as much as the original. Well, I must say I like this one just as much…maybe more! I still smell the rose in this one but it mixes so nicely with the more sensual accords. It’s slightly sweeter than the original too; almost like roses dipped in sugar. I know that is a very strange description but it popped into my head when I smelled it. If you’ve smelled the original; it’s very similar but with some sweeter, richer notes. Overall, very nicely done.
raganov2010 – :
Is very similar to its twin but you can really get the difference in the intensity. LOved it but prefer the pinkish one. At the end is just the same version with the same notes but inverted…rose, peony…well.
scorpion2530 – :
This is my favorite of the ‘Very Irresistible’ line up. It does the most justice to the rose blend and adds a wonderful, warm depth to the mix. I used to wear this everyday for years! I have since started wearing other scents, but still like to keep this one in my collection when I’m in the mood for it. It’s sensual, comforting and delicious. The addition of the vanilla adds so much, and I love vanilla in almost anything. Always get alot of compliments as well!
Igor Zhirnov – :
I have to agree with Pixelmoxie here.. there is something about this juice that makes you want more and more and more. I find myself giving it a quick spritz pretty much whenever I walk past my bathroom! And no, it’s not because of lack of longevity – at all! It’s there, all the time. It lingers in such a wonderful intensive yet intimate way that I have a hard time describing it.
Absolutely THE most wonderful rose I’ve ever come across. Ever so lightly vanilla-creamy and warm. Indeed the essence of a “sensual” scent.
I’m actually fantasizing about getting some go-along layering products of this – I can’t even dare to imagine the intensity of this awesomness (yes, I said awesomness LOL).
EDIT: I just came to realize.. the reason this particular rose is so enticing to me, who very frequently ends up with massive migraines from overly soapy and powdery rose components, is that the Liv Tyler rose is in fact a tea rose variety – much more gourmand and round than the sometimes green and “nasal” for lack of a better word, regular roses. LOVE!
Евгения =) – :
So, I am not good with describing notes, but there is one thing I know: I don’t like the pure smell of roses at all. For example I did not like the rose in Vera Wang, or Stella, just found them very offputting. However, I can tell you that the rose in this perfume is so exquisite, so enticing, yet shy,that I keep wanting more and more of it.
I had neglected this perfume for a long time, and recently I decided I wanted to finish it, so I started using it very frequently.The result is-the more I use, the more I want it-I am addicted! Seems like I will be getting another bottle of this beauty after all 🙂
Clultavaift – :
A little too bold and rose-like for my taste, but it is a well blended fragance.
crek347 – :
Tried it.
It is very durable on my skin, and has this dirty, cheap, sexy, provocative, dry tone to it. Which I actually like!
I can’t exactly name what I smell, but it’s something powdery, sensual, with flowery bits and bobs here and there. It would make a great seduction perfume for sure!
Very very bold, out there,and won’t go unnoticed, that’s for sure. It screams SEXY.
ira200181 – :
Unfortunately this fragrance doesn’t get its mojo working with me. I would wear it consistently and would not get a single compliment wearing it. And it makes me sneeze 🙁 I do praise the people for whom it works nicely with their chemistry. I just wished it had the same effect on me.
Scarfais – :
The general feel of Very Irresistible Sensual is that of a bold and elegant rose accord smoothed together with warm vanilla and spicy-sweet star anise. The rose in this is rich, yet still a little green and even a hint sharp on my skin. The patchouli also adds just enough of that underlying dark, medicinal vibe to give this sensuality and depth. Personally, I smell no peony in this fragrance.
I definitely prefer this version over the original – it is warmer, thicker, rounder, more intensive, and the notes just seem to sit better together overall. Very Irresistible Sensual also has some very strong sillage and staying power. It’s probably the only fragrance in my collection (other than the Thierry Muglers) for which one or two sprays lasts all day, and creates a noticeable cloud of sillage. Although it is a fragrance I wear only once in a while, I remember how lovely it is every time I do wear it.
Irrinyuncerne – :
This fragrance is very sour because of the anise note. I wouldn’t say that this fragrance smells roses more. The roses mixed with the peonies very well. Besides, these floral notes mixed with the anise note smell synthetic enough. The pear note is also noticeable in this fragrance. And the vanilla brings some sweetness to it.
I’m not impressed by this fragrance. Often it seems to me even too sour. Sometimes it opens nice, but anyway it’s not my cup of tea.
Kilimashen – :
I receive many, many compliments on this scent. It’s never overpowering and is something that I don’t smell on myself. But always get asked what I’m wearing. It also lasts ALL DAY
um13akv34 – :
This scent is fantastic! As many have already stated, it is really long-lasting and has a nice sillage.I have trouble finding a perfume that lasts more than 2 hours on my skin, but this one stays and stays and stays. It’s my absolut favourite fragrance! To me, it has the classical elegance of the sixties but with a twist (without smelling old or anything).
lyq899intitytek – :
I WAS NOT TO WILLING TO TRY THIS SCENT AT FIRST SINCE VERY IRRESISTIBLE IS NOT FOR ME AND DID NOT SMELL TOO WELL, BUT THIS ONE I LOVE! IS A WARMER SCENT. AND LONG LASTING.
StimamarEverS – :
7 hours and going strong!! Possibly some might think it a little bit heavy for daytime use, but I rather like heavy. I have all 3 versions of VI in miniature bottles and I have to admit I really like them all.
The combination of the rose and the anise here is a great success.
One thing I have found with all versions of VI is that they are completely linear. What u smell at first spray is exactly what u smell several hours on. BUT, this isn’t a problem when the scent is so amazing!! I wouldn’t want it to change, its just perfect as it is. Extremely feminine, and indeed, Sensual. A big thumbs up for Givenchy!
EDIT: 12 hours and still there. If you want sexy, feminine and long lasting, then Givenchy Very Irresistible Sensual is the perfume you need.
олег кукушкин – :
LOVE IT for the Night! Too heavy for the day time – in my opinion….
Im_ka – :
dry down is nice, i like it
this givenchy scent are light and long lasting in my skin, and the sillage is good.
Weld73 – :
When I purchased this I thought I was getting the other orginal Givenchy Very Irresistable (pink bottle) I knew it was purple, but since I was new to purchasing perfume, and since it was the gift set, I had NO idea there was a difference. Oh boy, I was a bit dissapointed, but not at a total loss. I wear this every once in a while, but I need to be in the mood for it. I still dont love it, its just not “me” Im not sure what the exact note in it that makes it so different for me…maybe the combination of patchouli and Star Anise makes it too “spicy” for me Im not sure. However, not bad 🙂
avatar20146 – :
first time i smell from the miniature, i fell in love with it. and the small bottle gets empty by then, i buy another the real one..it smells good. anyway its my first perfume i ever buy during my campus life.
Romanov070286 – :
best dry down ever!
rheu – :
Nice. Rose. But rose transformed into something warm, velvet, with real presence, enduring. A successful balance.
Somewhat populist, in the sense that it has no secrets and is simple to comprehend. It is not sophisticated: free of musks and other intoxicating elements.
Thus, it is ill named “very irresistible: sensual.” It is neither irresistible, nor sensual. Rather, it is formal, elegant, restrained.
Wear this to dine out at a fine French restaurant, with dark red decor, and dress with understated elegance.
Chain_78 – :
Again, this is a plastic rose like in Very Irresistible and this plastic touch is nice to my nose :O 😉 – the drydown is different with patchouli. All in all my impression is that Very Irresistible is crazy, funny and not serious, Sensual is much more serious, elegant and for more mature women. Both are very good.
_virus_ – :
I like opening notes better than the dry down which is quite powdery! Te vanilla is prominent I don’t smell the rose at all. I find the dry down similar to Allure which is my least favorite Chanel. Wish it lasted longer, on my skin 3 hours! I tried this in really hot weather will like to try in the fall and winter to see if it last a lot longer!
KILLER666 – :
Wow! So many good reviews!
Well,I must agree with them! It’s rose,rose,rose! Lasts all day long even with just one spritz! Or should I say all night cause it’s too elegant and sensual (Of course!!!) and perfect for a sexy dress and some stilletos! Perfect if you like sweetness balanced by a delicate rose!
Andrea_fromAF – :
I really wanted to lik