Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Oud
100%
Warm Spicy
77%
Woody
63%
Aromatic
55%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Oud, Warm Spicy, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Oud, Warm Spicy, Woody, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Oud, Warm Spicy, Woody, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
ÉquivoquebyGivenchyis a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance.Équivoquewas launched in 2022. Top note is Guatemalan Cardamom; middle notes are Atlas Cedar, Virginian Cedar and Guaiac Wood; base note is Agarwood (Oud)."Equivoque doesn't tick any boxes or fit any molds. Sometimes complicated, sometimes paradoxical, this elusive character hides from the bustle in the private rooms of the Givenchy Hôtel Particulier.Delicately harvested by hand, Cardamom is one of the most precious spices. Its pungent essence is obtained by steam distillation of dried seeds, in a sustainable process. It is contrasted with Assam Oud in this spicy eau de parfum, whose elegantly woody and extremely ambery fragrance is harnessed through the precise savoir-faire of experienced Master Distillers.The enigmatic Cardamom-Assam Oud accord is embellished with Malaysian Oud, Gaiac and Atlas Cedar Essences, creating a deliciously disconcerting effect."Oud Woody SpicyTop: Guatemala Cardamom EssenceHeart: Virginian & Atlas Cedar Wood EssencesBase: Bangladesh Assam & Malaysian Oud EssencesAvailable as a 100 ml Eau de Parfum Intense.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Équivoque office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.