Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Powdery
61%
Oud
60%
Woody
52%
Warm Spicy
50%
Balsamic
50%
Sweet
49%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Powdery, and Oud) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Powdery, Oud, and Woody 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 Amber, Powdery, Oud, and Woody 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
FoudroyantbyGivenchyis a Amber Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance.Foudroyantwas launched in 2022. Top note is Cedar; middle notes are Tolu Balsam and Labdanum; base note is Agarwood (Oud)."Foudroyant opens the door to the secret apartment in the Givenchy Hôtel Particulier and scans the guests with a piercing gaze. “If looks could kill” makes perfect sense, and each glance is a tempting invitation to discover the house's mysteries.This amber fragrance combines supreme elegance with the most intense addiction. Aromatic notes of Cedar Leaf merge with a mysterious, woody depth. Bringing warmth, Tolu Balm from Latin America is obtained by specialists who climb the trees to extract this amber elixir. Between light and darkness, this dual fragrance is wrapped in an exceptionally pure Oud Essence, extracted with great savoir-faire by Master Distillers.Labdanum accessorizes this charismatic fragrance to create a powerfully seductive scent."Oud Ambery AromaticTop: Canada Cedar Leaf EssenceHeart: Amber Balm (Tolu Balm & Labdanum)Base: Malaysian Oud EssenceAvailable 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 Foudroyant 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.