Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Floral
100%
Rose
85%
Anis
79%
Soft Spicy
77%
Fresh
62%
Vanilla
60%
Fruity
57%
Patchouli
54%
Powdery
54%
Sweet
46%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Floral, Rose, and Anis) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Floral, Rose, Anis, and Soft Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Floral, Rose, Anis, and Soft Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
Very Irresistible Eau de ParfumbyGivenchyis a Floral fragrance for women.Very Irresistible Eau de Parfumwas launched in 2005. Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum was created by Dominique Ropion, Sophie Labbe and Carlos Benaim. Top notes are Star Anise, Pear and Green Apple; middle notes are Liv Tyler Rose, Rose, Peony and Magnolia; base notes are Rose, Vanilla and Patchouli.Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum (first launched as the Very Irresistible Sensual, than later renamed to the simple EDP), introduced in 2005, is more sensual and mysterious version of the original Very Irresistible from 2003. Floral notes of rose that adorn the original are enriched with star anise, exotic patchouli and soft vanilla powder. It is a captivating, seductive Eau de Parfum with the unexpected charm of a spirited woman captured in an iconic, slender, twisted purple bottle.Top notes: green apple, star anise and pear. Heart: "Liv Tyler" rose, Centifolia rose and peony rose. Base: passionate roses, fantasia rose, emotion rose, patchouli and vanilla.It is available in a purple bottle of identical shape as the original in quantities of 30, 50 and 75 ml Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- 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.