Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Very Irrésistible
Very Irrésistible by Givenchy (2003) is built around Rose, Star Anise, Verbena, Centifolia Rose. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« A sparkling rose lifted by star anise: fresh, green and cheerfully cheeky. »
- 1
Nina Ricci · 2004
Love in Paris
Shared notes: Star Anise, Rose, Peony, Jasmine, Vanilla. What differs: Bergamot, Apricot, Woody Notes. Same family (Floral).
- 2
Yves Saint Laurent · 2020
Mon Paris Intensément
Shared notes: Centifolia Rose, Rose, Peony, Patchouli, Musk. What differs: Black Currant, Raspberry, Pear.
- 3
Dior · 2016
La Colle Noire
Shared notes: Centifolia Rose, Peony, Musk, Patchouli. What differs: Lemon, Lily of the Valley, Sandalwood. Same family (Floral). Positioned as Unisex.
- 4
Chloé · 2017
Chloé Absolu de Parfum
Shared notes: Rose, Centifolia Rose, Patchouli, Vanilla. Same family (Floral).
- 5
Dior · 2010
J'adore L'Or Essence de Parfum
Shared notes: Jasmine, Centifolia Rose, Patchouli, Vanilla. What differs: Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Amber. Same family (Floral).
- 6
Valentino · 2015
Valentina Pink
Shared notes: Musk, Rose, Centifolia Rose, Peony. What differs: Strawberry, Blackberry, Cashmeran.
- 7
Chloé · 2016
Chloé Fleur de Parfum
Shared notes: Verbena, Rose, Musk. What differs: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cherry Blossom. Same family (Floral).
- 8
Caron · 1996
Aimez-Moi
Shared notes: Star Anise, Rose, Jasmine, Vanilla, Musk. What differs: Mint, Violet, Cardamom.
- 9
Louis Vuitton · 2016
Rose des Vents
Shared notes: Centifolia Rose, Rose, Musk. What differs: Pepper, Green Notes, Iris. Same family (Floral).
- 10
Dior · 2016
Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming
Shared notes: Peony, Centifolia Rose, Musk. What differs: Pomegranate, Raspberry, Black Currant.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Very Irrésistible?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Love in Paris by Nina Ricci is the closest: it shares 6 notes with Very Irrésistible, including Star Anise, Rose, Peony.
What is an alternative to Very Irrésistible from another house?
Love in Paris (Nina Ricci, 2004) picks up Star Anise, Rose, Peony in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.