Givrine E. Coudray

For Women

Eau de Parfum

Year: 1950

Givrine by E.

Best match: Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel: Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile: fresh, citrus, floral with Kumquat, Bergamot, Watermelon

fresh citrus floral

The first impression

Givrine by E. Coudray is a Floral fragrance for women. Givrine was launched in 1950. The nose behind this fragrance is Evelyne Boulanger. Top notes are Kumquat, Bergamot and Watermelon; middle notes are Peony, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Gardenia; base notes are Musk, White Woods, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

What shapes the scent

fresh 100%

citrus 85%

floral 70%

white floral 60%

powdery 50%

woody 40%

violet 35%

ozonic 30%

aquatic 25%

musky 20%

The perfumer behind it

Evelyne Boulanger

Evelyne Boulanger is a French perfumer who has worked on a wide range of fragrances for brands like Annabella, Atkinsons, Bogner, Brocard, and Comme des Garçons. Her notable creations include Mint & Tonic, Bogner Wood Women, and several Comme des Garçons Series scents. She is known for her ability to craft both fresh and complex aromatic compositions.

Notes pyramid

Kumquat

Bergamot

Watermelon

Peony

Violet

Lily-of-the-Valley

Gardenia

Musk

White Woods

Sandalwood

Patchouli

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Innocent archetype

Optimism, simplicity, and gentle warmth

The Innocent finds joy in simplicity, and Givrine’s watermelon-kumquat opening is a burst of uncomplicated delight.
Style: They favor sundresses in pale yellows, straw baskets, and the occasional vintage brooch.
Values: They trust that goodness prevails, much like the gardenia note that persists beneath the tart bergamot.
Social life: Their laughter is contagious, drawing circles of friends who bask in their warmth.

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Essence

The Innocent finds joy in simplicity, and Givrine’s watermelon-kumquat opening is a burst of uncomplicated delight. The peony and lily-of-the-valley heart speaks of open-hearted optimism, while the musk-sandalwood base adds just enough softness to keep the dream from dissolving.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor sundresses in pale yellows, straw baskets, and the occasional vintage brooch. Their home is airy, with bowls of citrus on wooden tables. The fragrance’s ozonic quality mirrors their love of morning light filtering through sheer curtains.

Philosophy & Values

They trust that goodness prevails, much like the gardenia note that persists beneath the tart bergamot. Nostalgia colors their world-not as regret, but as a gentle reminder to cherish lilac-scented afternoons. They believe in kindness as a radical act.

Relationships

Their laughter is contagious, drawing circles of friends who bask in their warmth. Romantic partners are often protectors, soothed by the violet’s quiet reassurance. Even in conflict, they offer the musk’s forgiving embrace.

Lifestyle

Picnics feature heavily, with checkered blankets and slightly overripe peaches. They might press flowers between book pages or hum while watering ferns. The scent clings to their cotton sheets, a whisper of spring even in winter.

Shadow

Their naivete can blind them to darker truths. The patchouli lurking in the base warns of moments when sweetness isn’t enough-when the world demands more than a trusting smile.

Conclusion

Givrine is a sigh of contentment bottled, a reminder that joy exists in the curve of a bergamot peel or the way light catches a dewy petal.

Givrine E. Coudray

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The first impression

What shapes the scent