Good juice, but I am not impressed. I was around wood work, fireplaces and leather garments a lot during my childhood, and it captures that perfectly. This is a spicy, fruity and unique perfume. It sadly pales in comparison to the brightness and potency of the EDT. Nothing smells like it. The performance is nice, one spray goes a long way. I am surprised here because I usually feel as if a perfume containing berry notes usually smells like a body mist making it so casual and child-like. I'm so annoyed. Apply this one sparingly. I didn't really remember how it smelled, but I remember that I held my head up high when I wore it. Give me the original in the Art Deco bottle, or none at all thanks. It's so smooth! Sold by Risque chalet. I ADORE this fragrance! I will not use this regularly, because it just does not reflect my personality, but I do find this a very good perfume. I don't really get the tobacco note everyone is talking about, but instead I smell leather. The pepper makes it interesting while the fruits provide some freshness and femininity. From that day til this I have never had a fragrance absolutely floor me! C $56.71. I personally enjoy wearing it in cold weather, at night during the fall and even during the day in winter, especially with a pastel-colored sweater or sweater dress. On my other hand i tested L'instant Guerlain edt, so maybe by comparison Hot Couture lost a lot. Floral? One of my absolute favourites. $2,705.00. My Mom owned this one and I spritzed it sometimes before I was about to take a long flight, because the longevity of this perfume is out of this world. I swear I'm anosmic to this. I would like to have more of it. But honestly it’s more of the addiction to this scent that draws a parallel and has captivated my attention. The scent from the closed bottle was mesmerising. Please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site. smells like raspberries and popcorn. Perfumes: 64838 Not sold online Available online Out of stock online. Having said that I now have this EDP version and they do smell the same to my nose, however the original was a LOT stronger and longer lasting. Continue as Guest. It reminds me of those Italian scented notebooks (Pigna) I used to be crazy over in primary school. Yes, it has a smokey vibe, but it's an alluring heat, not ashtray, pipe or cigar. And although I usually wear spicy/woodsy scents in the winter, I can see myself wearing this year round. Not FBW for me, but I get why people like it. Tue Jan 22 20:30:00 GMT 2019 Tue Jan 22 20:30:00 GMT 2019 Europe/Paris Givenchy Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 show Clare Waight Keller will present the Givenchy Haute Couture Spring Summer 2019 collection on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 in Paris. On my skin, it's very linear: I smell a powdery raspberry from start to end. You are very romantic but with the fast way of living you don;t have the right time for the romance. It's the sour sherbert though. Hot Couture starts with intense berry tobacco soaked in leather bag, that after minutes dissolves into spicy refreshing magnolia. I feel like I am wrapped in a pink powder cloud. It is quite heavy and therefore better suited for nighttime. Shop with confidence. Hot Couture enhances a woman's body like a haute couture creation. On my skin I get only raspberry, magnolia and wood, no pepper (good! See 309 member reviews and photos. Givenchy. Gentlemen Only Eau de Toilette. Top notes include citrus; the heart is composed of magnolia, pepper and vetiver, while the base notes are sandalwood, amber and musk. It's different and original and you have to keep sniffing at it just to try and decode it. ...I got no flowers from HC at all (maybe dried flowers), and the pepper just adds to the depth and dryness of the scent without actually smelling spicy. deff give it a sniff if you're at the counter! I personally prefer the EDP over the EDT for longevity and sillage. There are hints of pepper and a vetiver undertone, but I primarily get a dry tobacco along with raspberry. (This is what happens to many people as they get older--- they lose interest in the sweet scents they once loved.) Don't know why, can't explain it but I LOVE this perfume. The last straw was when a woman in the library passed me and she had poured this all over herself. With this one, I was expecting something really smoky and atmospheric, like a warm room swirling with flavoured cigars. The raspberry and pepper are delicious and addictive. FILTER BY Sort by. I really like the scent itself, for some reason it reminds me very strongly of something in my childhood, particularly when I spent summers in Poland with my grandmother. smells of cigarettes and oriental tea sweetened with nectar! Please enter your email to log in or create your account. I find it confident and sexy, very feminine. It's too sweet for me. but not for me though... Vintage Hot Couture is an interesting perfume that goes through 3 phases. I am currently wearing a few spritzes from my mom's bottle (she's had it for around 10 years). The sharpness of the pepper disappears in the dry down and I'm left with a delicately sweet and spicy fragrance, like the sweetest bouquet of carnations. It is yummy in a non-gourmand way. It veers to the powerhouse classics territory more so than to the contemporary perfume direction. Hot Couture By Givenchy by Givenchy Eau de Parfum Spray .27 oz (Travel Spray) for Women (326378) $28.01. I smell this and always think of chocolate and raspberries! I would wear this on dates, my dates would always comment on how amazing I smelt! Hot Couture has been a favorite of mine for years, and I believe what makes it truly special (at least on my skin) is the sharp tartness of the raspberry combined with the earthiness of the vetiver. 1 offer from CDN$ 149.00. In my opinion this is not any "every day" scent you can wear any time. With its world-renowned collections of men’s fashion, women’s fashion and beauty, Givenchy has been sensuously reinterpreting the codes of elegance, sophistication, and femininity since it was founded in 1952. My boyfriend rarely comments on my perfumes, but he noticed this one when lying in bed: "Oh, you smell very good. CDN$ 109.65 Hot Couture by Givenchy 3.3oz 100ml EDT Spray. This has been on my shopping list forever! The smell is not too sugary somehow, I do not feel absolutely plastered ton of sugar and this is good for me.