Hot Couture White Collection Givenchy for women

This is actually similar to a "masculine," Concept 18 by Pal Zileri. The notes to that one are: "Top notes are ivy, geranium, bergamot, lemon and tangerine; middle notes are star anise, pink pepper and cardamom; base notes are patchouli, vetiver, amber, sandalowood and musk."

Here there is raspberry rather than the anisic note, but both have a kind of dried-out maple syrup quality that dominates. Also, this one is a bit lighter and "brighter." Both are natural smelling and at least somewhat pleasant. but rather blended, so if you want note separation, you may have to look elsewhere. It doesn't smell like paper to me, because it's not that dry, but I do wonder what occasion or demographic this was targeted at, if any.

from all hot coutures this is the worst.It is kinda wattery,pepper dominates with little magnolia.Very big dissapointment!
P.S It is like washed off Hot Couture

this is really sexy!
borders on masculine (well....more like justin bieber boyish) from the pepper
perhaps odd, but smells like red australian licorice inside a brown paper bag....
i'm not sure what the original hot couture smells like
but this is right up my alley
sexy, spicy, unusual....not mainstream

I really love all versions of Hot Couture. I have em all and got tons of compliments. For me the Raspberry and pepper really stands out on my skin. I find it to be a sparkling scent sort of like Tresor. It works for me and I am happy that I have it in my collection.

when i first smelled this i did not know what to think..it was a bit salty but i had some sweet notes too.after it settled down, i did like the smell, but it was not for my oriental-loving nose :) i gave it to a friend, and she wears it really well, it smells wonderful on her..it is a fresh scent. my advice is to try it first before you buy it because this is a love/hate perfume.

this is the worst givenchy fragrance. all i smelt was a mixture of cardboard, ironing starch and pepper.

a very frustrating purchase.