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I have it: 607 I had it: 287 I want it: 414 My signature: 34
The 'indecence' in the name of this Organza exactly describes the character of the 'black' Organza. The bouquet is composed of woodsy and spicy notes – cinnamon, patchouli, musk and amber. The fragrance is intensive, sharp even in the beginning, and yet softly sensual and erotic. It was created in 1999.
Organza Indecence was created by Norbert Bijaoui and Jean-Claude Delville.
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When I first applied this it literally could have knocked my socks off!!! That's just how good it is. Thank-you to Conifer lover for sending me a very generous sample of this in it's original miniature spray bottle no less! Had it not been for her kindness I more than likely would never have been able to try it. I am admittedly not a fan of the original Organza but this one is beyond gorgeous. On my skin I can really smell the rosewood mixed with the vanilla and amber. It's so intoxicating that I can't stop sniffing myself! Such a crying shame that it's been discontinued. I will cherish the small amount that I have and apply it with a light hand so I can stretch it out and make it last. One of the best perfumes I've smelled, EVER! Simply heavenly.
I cannot believe Givenchy decided to discontinue this fragrance. It is one of the best things I have ever smelled, imagine an airy Organza meeting Dior's Dolce Vita. Cinnamon-y, sweet amazing fragrance. I have the Dolce Vita in the pure parfum formulation and it smells quite similar to Organza Indecence, only less sweet. The drydown is a bit too woody for my liking, but the top notes are sweet and light, very elegant. Maybe we should sign a petition to have it back?
Edit: the drydown (after 3-4 hours) felt very similar to Estee Lauder's Sensuous which I don't really like, this is the only thing that stops me from buying a full bottle
I would describe it like spiritual oriental perfume, full of mysterious incense, warm pleasant incense. Cinnamon, Amber, vanilla, patchouli .... mmmmm, so nice, caressing the soul and mind .... I will not say that the organza is easy to wear .... It is not. But if you choose the right moment, I think in terms of temperature, humidity, mood, ... then this is something unbelievable, is an oriental masterpiece
I love it
received my 5ml today... yes, it is crazy good perfume, really really great... reminded me just tiny tiny bit of Le feu of Issey Miyake...
I first tried this fragrance in 1999 from a magazine sample and I hated it! It was strong, loud and gave me a headache. I revisited the vintage of this one today and I was surprised! First it is a flurry of warm spices and cinnamon reminiscent of seasonal baking. Then as it starts to dry down lingers the spicy root beer like scent of amber mingled with vanilla. There is a very woody undertone all the way through this fragrance that doesn't fade with wear, I guess it is the rosewood, that compliments the whole scent beautifully. I really can't believe I've turned my nose up all these years at this fragrance over my 11 year old self's opinion of a magazine tester. It goes to show you how one's tastes change over time.
My lovely adventure with Organza Indecence-
I never thought I would like the house of Givenchy as much as I do. Surprisingly Organza Indecence is one of my favorites. A perfume just as stunning as the bottle, holding true to the frill. OI may have come out in 1999, but I feel as though it was something that could have been released at least 10 years prior. I consider this a classic and a shame of Givenchy to have axed such beauty; pulled from the market, reformulated to something not even half as extraordinary and then put in such a plain boring bottle.
Upon initial spray I get a very dry (slightly nutmeg in quality) not gourmand but baking spices; cinnamon. The cinnamon is like sniffing fresh cinnamon out of the jar, or in stick form. Another way to describe the dry quality, I find it very similar to cinnamon scented pine cones you can buy around the holidays... or even the pine freshener you would get out of a can. As a kid my parents kept all our christmas decorations in big shipping footlockers scented with can pine and scented pine cones. OI has that same kind of quality dryness. Just very lovely aromatic scent and those who know this smell know exactly what I am talking about.
The amber is a real key player in OI. The amber really adds depth to this composition, sometimes more smokey and resinous and other times slightly sweeter and not nearly as rich. The amber always plays differently every time I wear OI, sometimes it will come out sooner or sometimes later during the wear. Sometimes it will blend so well that it will keep itself masked. The amber in OI I find to be simular to the same kind of amber in JPG Classique; another of which is my absolute favorite.
Speaking of, we also have a very fantastic vanilla in OI. Slightly sweet, creamy like silky milk. The vanilla in OI is no other vanilla I have smelled before. very unique; probably due to the structure and quality/style ingredients. This was when good ingredients in perfumery were more common, before the perfume industry went on such a complete synthetic fruity floral hiatus that we are currently in and have been in for the past ten years.
Which brings me to the plum; not jammy or overly sweet. I think the plum acts in a way as a sweetener with the vanilla and brings out certain characteristics. It brings out more of the aromatic woody and green crispy patchouli qualities. While I do not think the brazilian rosewood is a front player... it definitely is there helping make OI the beauty that it is. OI is loud, but very delicate... the structure can be dissected but holds very round.
I think any oriental lover or fan of vanilla, amber or cinnamon should really give Organza Indecence a try. I guarantee that you are in for a treat and the experience of such a timeless beauty! I will continue to love and appreciate the bottle I have for as long as I can; special occasions. I would really love to wake up to some kind of revolution; to have found out Givenchy plans to bring Organza Indecence back it original form. Unfortunately that will probably never happen. I don't mind OI costing a bit more and being harder to find, the less chance I will smell OI on anyone else but myself.
Longevity; This perfume last a very long time on me, I can apply early in the AM and still can smell this in the late PM. This also stays very well on fabric, love smelling reminiscence of OI on fabric while doing laundry, or from my laundry hamper in the bathroom.
Projection; This is loud but not enough to fill a room unless you over apply like a crazy person. I do not see this fragrance as offensive unless you are extremely sensitive to slight spice or can not stand any kind of greenery; patchouli. On a side note, I enjoy OI the most on very cool dry days or cool damp mornings as the weather brings out the aromatic qualities much more on my skin.
Note- Reviews are always subject to change based on change of weather or change to my skin chemistry.
Sweater and blankies perfume for sure! It's very dense. Rarely wearable in my part of the country, and I even enjoy Fracas and Baiser du Dragon in the heat. It's almost too vanilla/sweet for my liking, but everything is very balanced.
I own many fragrances , but so far , this tops them all ! It is totally unique , no floral notes, but very spicy , warm , and unlike any other I have smelled . There is a richness that makes it sensual and elegant !
I can not imagine this ever being discontinued . I recently purchased at Ulta and do not understand why it is not sold everywhere . It is a gourmand but not one that screams "food ," adolescent , or trendy . This is simply gorgeous , lasts forever , and garners constant compliments . I will buy a second bottle soon as a backup in case Givenchy becomes irrational and cancels it . This is head and shoulders above most perfumes sold today .
It is a little strong at the beginning, but comforting. I love the dry-down. I enjoy wearing this to bed during the winter. Its warm and cozy and it helps me go to sleep. I really like that brazilian rosewood, but here are only few cinnamon scents I can stand, and this is one of them. It is sophisticated.
Normally I steer clear of warm, spicy scents but this is one of a few that I really look forward to wearing come winter time. It's powerful yet without the initial 'slap in the face' that I find from the likes of Shalimar or Poison. It's definately one of my favourite perfumes.
I wore this out shopping today and TWO different women approached me to ask the name of my fragrance . ( The other frag I get remarks on is Euphoria ) . I love this because : it is complex , an unusual combo of sweet and woods and spice. The other criterion it meets for me is EXCELLENT sillage and lasting power . I feel it is a true value though it is not a cheap fragrance . Like Dior Addict and Hypnotic Poison it is velvety rich and feminine.
This fragrance is so beautiful, feminine, elegant, sultry... Love it.
Bought this in 1999. Came home from the store after Christmas shopping smelling of lovely cinnamon, cloves and warm skin. My husband took a whiff and started gagging. Forbade me to come in the house - yeah, right! We were divorced a year later.
Yes, it is that good.
I made sure to wear this when I was dating to ensure the gentleman would be worthy. Now I'm remarried and able to save it for special occaisions. I'll be sad when my bottle no longer spritzs this creamy, warm, comforting fragrance.
To help conserve drops I wear Kenzo Le Elephant (also discontinued, what!?!) and Armani Code for Women. Similar, but not the same.
This is my signature scent and I was mortified to discover it was discontinued recently. All I have left is the Body Veil which is a divine, shimmery body lotion that smells EXACTLY the same as the perfume it accompanied. I have a tiny bit left in the bottom of the white plastic bottle, shaped just like the perfume! I am glad I did not buy the recent substitute as reviewers are saying it is not the same. I would not buy any 'used' originals on ebay either as they are people realising the perfume is now worth a lot of money.
Why don't Givenchy just bring the original back, it's gorgeous. I did wear Amarige Mariage on my wedding day but it was not the same as Organza Indecence, although it WAS very nice I suppose!
Thank you for your input. I will check those perfumes out and let you know how it goes. I really appreciate it!!!!
I've tried Roberto Cavalli - Oro, the cinnamon note is very prominent in it.
It smells very similar to this discontinued cinnamon beauty.
Some of my friends thought that I was wearing Organza Indecence, but that was Cavalli's Oro.
I think Oro would be a good substitute for OI.
To Pattyk: I have a mini bottle of this fragrance. I bought it by mistake when I was a teenager (I wanted to have ordianry "Organza"). I didn't know this scent but I liked a beautiful shape of the bottle. I use it rarely - especially now when I discovered it's such a gem. If I could recommend you something very similar, it'd be Amarige Marriage by Givenchy. The cinnamon note is very prominent in both of them. I used my sample of Marriage a few weeks ago and it illuminated me at once that I knew this scent. As you can see other people her also think these two are similar.
Givenchy Organza Indecence was "MY" perfume for years and then it went away. It came back but was not the same. Since then I have been searching for a perfume that smells the most like this one but have not found it. Help! I refuse to buy it on EBAY for 100 plus dollars. Bummer. I have tried all the ones on the left of the fragrance that says that people who bought this perfume also bought these. Looking for suggestions here people! Thank You!
Organza Indecence was the love of my life. I have a very small amount of the original left that I am hoarding for a special occasion. That said, I have been looking for something somewhat close to that fabulous scent. The reformulation is similar, but just not the same. And the prices on ebay for the original are way too steep for me.
I do like and wear Dior Dolce Vita, Givenchy Amarige Mariage, Casmir by Chopard, Nicole Miller, and EL's Tuscany per Dona, which all have some of the same notes and I do get compliments when I wear them. But there was just something about the sensuous, elusive, mysterious, Organza Indecence that matched perfectly with my body chemistry. They say scents smell differently from person to person and I so agree with that. We were a match made in heaven. Not sure if I'll ever find one to live up to my all-time favorite Organza Indecence.
This is my all time favorite perfume. I have tried niche perfumes, vintages, new scents, low priced, high priced, and the list goes on. I lucked out and found a decent sized bottle tucked into a bath kit with some other nonconsequentials on ebay and I bid just because the bottle was in it. I have several of them and I get compliments on it whenever I wear it.
Yesterday, I felt like I was being followed... AND I WAS!!! I turned around and there were four unbelievably handsome men standing near me sniffing. One of them walks up to me and sticks his nose right to my neck and just inhales. (It was very awkward but I wasn't complaining. He was just that hot!) After a few moments he asked me what I was wearing and if I was seeing anyone. The other three walked up to me and introduced themselves. I spoke to them for a moment and he gave me his number. As I walked away I felt happy and almost suckerpunched by the realization that they no longer make this to die for scent and it's almost a death match to get another bottle. I feel heartbroken and outraged.
This scent is a sensual, deep, embracing, and memory making scent. Fragrances such as this should be available for as long as people have olfactory senses because this scent will most definitely catch the nose and linger in minds and hearts.
P.S. I will not speak of the atrocity they call a remake. %$&! them.
The scent of my high school years...memorable
My favorite perfume. EVER. And it smells better on me than the rest of you. But it has been discontinued. My FIRST favorite perfume, EVER, was Givenchy L'Interdit, the original from 1957. And it smelled better on me than it did you. But it was discontinued. I was elated to discover Indecence in 1999, which replaced L'Interdit as my signature fragrance. But it was discontinued. The newer version isn't as rich, creamy, decadent, delicious, sensual, gourmand, fantastic, magnetic or beautiful as the original. I am waiting for Givenchy to gift me with another of my very own signature fragrance so they can discontinue it.
I wasn't supposed to like this. I put off buying it forever. For many reasons... mostly cuz I've been "sucked in" by reviews before, only to be disappointed. Its not the reviewer's faults... its mine for not sampling before blind buying. Another reason I put this off is obvious. It's discontinued and is fetching great prices for the sellers on eBay. Not a good position to be in for a buyer. So, my hope was that this would be a "meh, I can live without this" scent. My hopes have been dashed against the rocks of low expectations. I. love. this. stuff.
I know there are plenty of notes to croon about. But for me, it's all about that creamy resin sprinkled with the enchanting cinnamon. I am a sucker for a few things. Sweet vanilla powdery bases. Plummy opening notes. Cinnamon. And a good creamy teeth achingly sexual amber/resin. (I don't "feel the plum" in this, by the way) But boy, oh boy, am I swoooooning for that light warm cinnamon creamy resin filling. I was so lucky to have gotten a .17oz (oh so freaking tiny) bottle for $7.50. (!!! I KNOW, HUH???!!!! Yay me)... and the dabbing was great. I immediately knew my wallet was in big trouble. But today I also put 2ml in a spray atomizer and I have been luxuriating in this scent for 9 hours now. Just a few spritzes on my neck and between "the girls" and I've been falling in love with myself!
WHY WHY WHY did the perfume house discontinue this??? SERIOUSLY??? I just have not seen cinnamon done this good in a perfume. No, I have not smelled them all, but dang, I have smelled a lot. I've been on a cinnamon hunt for a long time. I favor CK Obsession for that reason (and the same creamy resinous drydown).
I see there is the new offering of this, but the notes are totally different, and the reviews on the new stuff are poor. At least for those who dare to compare. For those who never experienced the original, they say the new stuff is good. But I'm forever ruined now. I hope to experience the new scent soon, just out of curiosity. But I'll be trolling the eBay shelves for days to come, looking for the elusive seller who has no idea what they have in their hands so that I can SNATCH it up for a song.
Sorry, not much reviewing going on here. Mostly just cow-eyed adoration. If I was smart, I'd come on here and tell you all that this is horrid and to stay away! (so I can have what's left on this planet for my own). *sigh*
So, um... ah-em... THIS IS HORRID! STAY AWAY!
;) see ya on eBay.
EDIT: The current version of this is almost identical in every way. Don't believe those who think otherwise. I am no longer bidding on these via eBay... the new bottle is easy to find, relatively inexpensive compared to the vintage and smells heavenly divine. If anyone who doesn't think the new stuff is any good and wants to pay a fortune for the two huge full bottles of the vintage that I own, you can PM me. I'll be thrilled to strike a deal with you!!!
A retro 1990's perfume I decided to try again for kicks! I remember always loving the shape of this bottle. Made me think sexy when I was 16!
Starts with a blast of patchouli, which thankfully for me, settles down quite quickly. Unfortunately, I do not get any cinnamon on me, which would be nice.
It lasts all day on me as a creamy vanilla and honey scent, with enough amber to make it seductive. Nice sillage --- people notice it, but I am not walking on a cloud of smelly. Love it so much more than the original Organza. Wear it on a date and on the weekend.
Overall (get ready for some alliteration!), sensuous, sophistocated, still sexy, seductive, slighly spicy, sweet, Saturday and Sunday scent.
Organza Indecence can be summed up in one word. Decadent. Youve got every note getting an even shot at entertaining your nose. The first is the cinnamin that is nice at fist, reminds me of warm cozy nights at home making pumpkin pie. Then the vanilla pops in soon after creating a creamy yet powerful presence. I dont smell the plum but I imagine that it could be what makes this perfume way too sweet for my taste. Amber is next, and in this composition I find it animalic in almost a roadkill kind of way. Then the patchouli which comes across as a bit dirty imo. All in all when I wore this I felt like I just made the most unapolagetic artery clogging desert and pigged out on it and then ended up with a carb and sugar hangover.
Im in the minority here on this one. I cant take it. It overwelmes me and buries me in its power. I had my mom smell it and she said "please dont ever wear that around me again, Its gonna make me gag". But keep in my my mom has a sensitive nose and only wears clean white florals like Yardley's Lily of the valley.
I appreciate this perfume for its unique and powerful composition. I just cant wear it. Sweet perfumes are starting to really nauseate me. Ive just become sensitive to sweet smells. Intolerant I guess. But if I did love the gourmands, this one would be orgasmic.
i was really excited at the first sniff because i got cinnamon but that died down immediately. The scent that stayed with me was more of the patcholi and wood. Still alright, just not in love.
Got this online from a seller who probably had no clue what it was. A full 30 ml vintage bottle in perfect condition. For 18 euros, what a deal eh !
Blind buy based on reviews, never tried it before. Sprayed it on only about an hour ago, but i'm already in love <3.
I'm not into really spicy perfumes, and was a bit worried this would be too much. Let me tell you, this is just perfect. The cinnamon is the star, but it's not overwhelming at all. It's very well balanced. A bit sharp in the opening, but gets softer and creamier as it dries down. Very cozy and warm.
I have to keep wearing it to get to know it better, but seems like this lady is worth all the praise.
Wow! This was a total blind buy from e-Bay and I paid a LOT for it but I am SOOOOO happy! I was persuaded by all the amazing reviews and it sounded right up my alley so I just had to have it. It is the most amazing scent. Soft clouds of cinnamon and patchouli with warm, rich amber and a hint of vanilla musk. I do not get much plum but I believe it's there somewhere. I was hoping this scent wouldn't be overpowering, too spicy, too mature, or too dry, and luckily, it's not any of those things! The cinnamon is a bit dry, in a sense, but all the other notes add a softness and a slight creaminess that is just dreamy. The scent is quite strong, but not enough to be overpowering; just enough so that you feel you got your money's worth. There is a slight sweetness but not in the least bit cloying or sugary; just enough so that gourmand lovers as well as haters can appreciate it. Unless you are a cinnamon hater, I really do not see how anyone that has a sense of smell can dislike this perfume. It's literally like being wrapped in the coziest fleece blanket. Not old fleece with the pills and the roughness, but new fleece- the kind you get that is so soft you can barely feel it. This is going to be my ultimate winter fragrance. I just wish they didn't reformulate it and change the bottle. I can't afford another bottle from e-Bay!
Oh WOW! Pure cinnamon heaven! Warm, dry, bark-like cinnamon is the star here...all enveloped by subtle amber and patchouli. Vanilla in the dry down is faint but warm and I do not smell the plum. This would be amazing layered over a sweet,rich, linear vanilla fragrance.
I bought this after reading the reviews on this site and again I was not disappointed when I bought this scent. I am not a perfume expert, in my humble opinion this fragrance is unique. At first you get a burst of spices, especially cinnamon, but the spices are sweet and beckoning. the dry down is sweet, sexy, delicious and edible. I love this perfume. It is a one in a million scent, it smells like quality ingredients were used to make it.Very different from perfumes of today. Thanks Fragrantica. :)
Sexy. SEXY, in every way. Whether you're a girl who wears long sleeved, plaid shirts or a sophisticated lady in a fitted black dress this edition or Organza Indecence is suitable for just about anyone with the right personality.
This perfume has such a woody and sultry mouth watering quality to it. I believe this is ideal for the fall.
Indecence is the actual one perfume that triggered my love for perfume. I remember the day I bought a 1.7 OZ perfume box set for $30 from a lady on Craigslist, who was very desperate to get some money from this, and she seemed so sad to let it go.
I imagine myself wearing this in the woods around a bonfire with a circle of friends. This scent is very cozy and brings me to a time of peace and comfort because it wraps you like a blanket then tells you "Hey, I'm here for you.".
If I had to describe Organza Indecence in a moment she would be the fireplace during a indoor date.
If you were to ask me anytime before I owned a bottle of Organza, if I would ever wear a perfume that had cinnamon as a fairly dominant note in it, I would have say "Ah, no... No thanks.". Needless to say this one took me by surprise.
This is my first time on here, but.....Good news! They have reintroduced this perfume. I have been hunting everywhere for this for years, as I wore this on my wedding day, so it is very important to me.
I found it in Harrods London, and a very lovely assistant sent me a sample, and I found this to be the same.
I don't know whether this is going to be limited, so would appreciate it if anyone can recommend a similar style of perfume. I am drawn to the deep chocolate, citrus elements in this.
This is not a review but I loved this fragrance, and still do.
It was the perfume perfect on my skin.
I need fine tuned noses to help me get a similar scent.
The amazing thing with OI is that it not only sat on my skin so perfectly, it blended with all my natural scents. I have yet to find anything near to it that is compatible.
This perfume was a breakthrough and I still don't know why it was discontinued.
I have been unsure of what to buy since it was discontinued, since it was such an amazing scent, and now I have run out.
Is it possible for fined tuned experts to help me out, with an appreciation of this delicate perfume.
I so hope that there are noses out there that can help me.
Kindest Regards
From Tropical Queensland Australia
Gogojo
I would like to thank fragrantica members for introducing me to this heavenly perfume. Seductive, dark, mysterious, and classy, I don't understand why it is being discontinued! After reading this I went to my local dept store and grabbed the last two 50ml bottles they had there. Will cherish till the last drop
Rich and delicious - definitely a quality perfume for grown ups of whatever age. Ideal for a special date - a very seductive scent with good sillage and longevity.
Best spicy vanilla I've ever inhaled. The clerk in the store said whenever she wore this her son said, "Mom, you don't know what that does to me". Creepy? Oedipal? Or just funny! Anyway, I love it. It's warm and sexy and perfect for winter. I don't know why they changed the bottle though, the frosted glass is just tacky and the sticker on the front even more so, and it's peeling off to boot! :/ Still it is a gorgeous scent, it seems mysterious to me without being cloying. A legend indeed!
I have a tiny sample vial of this. I wish Givenchy would re-issue this at an AFFORDABLE price. When I put this on, my first thought was just "yum." I wish all vanilla scents were this good.
Im sorry ladies, I know you all do love this perfume, but I must say, I dont. I was full of hope when I blind bought a miniature bottle. I couldnt wait to open the cellophane, I almost destroyed the box in my hurry. I applied the scent and the first that struck me was, ooh so sharp, strong and spicy! I must say that im not a huge fan of the strong spice stuff, I prefer soft spicy with a tender sweetness. This was not that at all. A very strong and almost slightney sour smell was risning from my wrist. Its defintley in the same category as Givenchy Amarige Mariage, YSL NU and perhaps Diors Dolcevita (but this one I do like, since its not that strong and has a freshness in it.)The reason that I first bought Indecene was that I am absolutley crazy about cinnamon, and its told that this perfume is the best cinnamon ever made. Sadley I disagree. It is a good cinnamon, if you like a harsh, deep, in your face RAW cinnamon. I however is still looking for the modern, sweet, milky, tender cinnamon. A creamy gourmand is on my wishlist, not this oldfashioned raw juice. You should think twice before buying this, the price is very high and there are better and more updatetd stuff on the market, according to me:)
Sweet but in a sexy, sophisticated, classy way. Cinnamon at the beginning adds an amazing depth to this perfume, makes it more inviting, intruiging... Creates that image of a mysterious sexy woman disappearing somewhere in a dark alley. After a while it starts transforming into something so deeply comforting, warm, embracing, warm breath on a cold window...Smelling it gives you a feeling of ecstacy. Awakens you in the most peculiar way. Makes your mind race while you're in a state of sweetly embarcing hypnosis. It is a truly sensual perfume. I wish it was still in production.
I wouldn't compare it to a christmas cake, I do understand the link there but it has certainly more to it. There's so much more to discover. Truly feminine.
Very simply, the best perfume ever made. Sexy, elegant, classy, wearable- foodie, yet not syrupy sweet- more in a warm cinnamon and rich spices sort of way, but with vanilla.
I was devastated when they discontinued it. I purchased the parfum mythique collection version, and while it is different, and the bottle not as 'couture', the liquid inside is passable as the original. A bit more cinnamon-y.
I can't wear this perfume without everyone remarking how I smell good.. and men, if you are close to them, inevitably mention how "Good" you smell ( in a primal I want you sort of way.)
Cinnamon is known to be an aphrodesiac and this is no different.
I wear multiple fragrances, I love experimenting- but this elixer will always be in my roster as 'my' fragrance.
After reading all of the eulogies here, I was determined to resurrect a sample of Indecence. I could not find a flacon of the original but did manage to find it in the mythique line, which I believe has also now been discontinued. I visited a number of perfume stores, department stores and kiosks before I found it where I should have looked first - Macy's! One bottle left, the tester. Of course.
Well, I sprayed it generously onto my neck and wrists. And to be perfectly honest, the only reason I felt like I needed to make her sell me the tester was because I knew it was a coveted item. But did I really love it? No. To my nose, it Smelled very similar to Addict but drier, like Addict with bourbon.
So it was time to play Let's Make A Deal. The saleswoman said she had to look it up to see if it was available in other branches and if it was, no tester sale. Lo and behold, there are still some bottles scattered across the nation. But $95? I already have Addict and I can buy a terrific bourbon for less. It would be wrong, especially when there are so many aficionados out there who truly love it. So here is my gift to you- go to your local Macy's and tell the sales associate to place an order through the FULLFILLMENT CENTER. ( Just do yourself a favor and writethe name on a slip of paper. If I had to spell out Organza Indecence one more time I would have hopped over the counter and typed it into the terminal myself.) They will ship it to you from another store that has it for free. as of today April 16 2012 they are in stock in several stores. You're welcome!
If you get there and it,s all gone, get some Addict and get some bourbon. MIx the two on your wrist. Inhale. Still unhappy? Drink the bourbon. Drown your sorrows and for pity's sake, move on! There are plenty of other fragrances to love.
Unique frag. With a beautiful note of milk chocolate and gentle quiet cinnamon. Between passion and calmness. I think OI - best creation by Givenchy house. Magnificently!
I'm sad about not being able to smell or look this perfume. Too bad the have been discontinued, because I love the smell of cinnamon!
Most people who have smelled Organza Indecence, tell me he´s so sexy...
Any alternative?
wow i did no know they discontinued it! now i have a half full 50ml bottle parfume that is worth a lot more! that is nice to know...and yes it is unique!
It is hard to believe this fragrance only has 5 notes. I love this perfume, very warm and inviting. Dry down is pretty much the same as the initial squirt. Warm, warm, and super yummy, the perfume is almost like an Opium but not. Could be worn by men, if they so desired, but certainly it is not masculine. Very magical. My kid says it smells like honey whenever I wear it. Since they don't make it anymore I have found the best place to buy it is ebay. It's expensive, about $200 or thereabouts for a big bottle, or I've found 1/2 oz for $35.00. Love the bottle, love Givenchy, like I say pretty much can not go wrong with any perfume they make.
This "was" my signature scent and since it's discontinuation, I have be searching for something like it...This perfume was like a warm, sensual embrace. Soft, warm...I was very surprised by the different scents, but what a perfect perfect mix..very long lasting. It's sweet but not childish sweet..more of sexy soft sweet. I need to find something like it..
This fragrance is my signature and it will be whole my life for sure.I cried when it dissapiered.i have little left and smell it only from the bottle .i am so angry that is so hard to find and sooo expensive.unique bottle,unique juice.The lasting power and sillage are unbelievable on me,i guess on you too.Soooo feminine,mistique,sexy,cozy.Just perfect!I love you Organza Indecence :-**********
Indecence is a sexy goddess wearing nothing but an apron cooking spicy brioche drinking mulled plum wine who accidentally spills organic madagascar vanilla extract all over herself. It smells sweet yet spicy, dry dark and oriental at the same time. An oriental gourmand - not particulary fond of foodie scents but this one is a winner. One of my all time faves. Men will turn heads.
This is all about the sandalwood and cinnamon with a soft vanilla musk base. The musk is very tame. Nothing animalistic about this juice. I like this stuff. It was gifted to me by a friend. It's more snickerdoodle cookie than an everyday wear kind of thing, but it does smell nice. If the amber note was actually more present instead of a ghost of a whisper this would be pretty amazing. Instead it's just nice.
very very WOODY, makes me think of clean white wood doused in vanilla. this was my signature scent for a while that i wore day and night any season, always got compliments, but it is a bit too sweet for my tastes now.
This one is special to me. This was my first real perfume purchase. I bought it for my Mima because she liked fancy bottles and I thought it smelled good, much better than her signature perfume Charlie. It must have been about 1995, I bought it at JC Penney’s and it was really a lot of money for me to spend back then. My Mima must have liked it because she used it all up and saved the bottle, it was still on her dresser when she passed away in 2010. After she died I bought used bottle on Ebay so that I could smell it again. Wow! It was even better than I remembered. I get a lot of compliments whenever I wear this one. It is a very comforting scent. To me it smells like custard with cinnamon but there is something boozy about it too.
My best friend just got a collection of perfume bottles tattooed on her back and this one is the centerpiece. The old bottle was so beautiful, a perfect match for such a beautiful scent. I think the new boring bottle was a very dumb decision on the part of the marketers at Givenchy.
Nice, but really strong. You don't have to use a lot of it, and still it will last all day. Great fragrance for a mature woman.
Jacara wood is missing from this note pyramid.
On my skin, the scent is more woody than spicy. Beautiful scent- it simply shines in winter air. Great work when released in 1999. Too bad the re-leased version was reformulated slighty and has less punch / is more vanilla based IMO.
If you like the plummy aspect of this scent, give Jacomo's Silence Purple a sniff.
Oh how beautiful! I think what kept me away from this initially was how spicy and cinnamon infused people said it was. I was thinking I would walk around smelling like a spice rack, but that however, is not the case. While there are loads of edible spices in Indecence, there is a ripe, juicy plum note just smoothing everything out, and preventing it from being too dark. This perfume is truly delicious, it makes my mouth water!
Christmas in a bottle indeed! "While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads." This fragrance invokes The nutcracker song "Dance of the sugar plum fairy".
Mysterious, sophisticated, luxurious and warm. A masterpiece.
Organza Indecency surprised me! It´s a scent of style that I like very much and reminds me the lovely "Bois de Paradis." I can also feel like the Opium and then I can say that it is a strong scent and dated, has a burnt aroma, sweet, spicy, really charming. It belongs to the category of my favorite scents. No, this is not a current vanilla but a candy that brings me back for 80 years and has a hint of Mystere (Rochas). Beautiful!
PS: amber, amber, amber and more amber!
Yumm...Cinnabon! It is sexy-licious but reminds me of other cinnamon-y fragrances out there; it's actually not unique at all (for me anyway).
It lasted forever, super strong projection, ghostly sillage and stained my shirt too. But again, not unique to me and definitely not worth the crazy e-bay prices unless it really is that special to you for some reason.
candymarie I was only stating my opinion.Frankly I am surprised that you even feel this way. Clearly you have spent time creating an issue where there isn't any. Had you read my review properly you will see that i was not passing judgment on the buyer for buying rare perfumes at an undeserved price tag.
This is fragrantica.I am here to review the perfumes as well as inform buyers out there of the dangers purchasing rare perfumes from sellers out there that try and sometimes suceed in taking advantage of them. I can not count the number of times I have read some reviews on fragrantica, some reviewers are spot on will others share a different point of view. Yet I haven't attack them on this. People are ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINIONS.
Wow all these comments. I do not find eilismaireg comment offensive in anyway. She simply stated her opinion. She does have a point, when perfumes become rare people (especially those selling FAKE on ebay) attach exorbitant or unreasonable price tags on them. At the same time people attach UNDESERVED value when perfumes are discontinued despite the fact that there are exceptional fragrances out there. In other words even though Organza Indecence is an exceptional fragrance do not let the fact that it is rare or hard to find affect your judgment when reviewing the actual fragrance itself.
I had the same problem with that rare perfume called HELMUT LANG which i purchased on ebay. I spent so much money because of its sentimental value. Although its a very good scent I have come across better.
One more thing Organza Indecence is one of my Favorite fragrances and I truly treasure the 25ml left in my 30 ml bottle.
Oh gosh!! I'm sorry that my review caused upset to my fellow sniffers!
I think that if O.I. is your 'special' fragrance, then it will be worth the money that people are charging on e bay. The point I'm making is that when things become hard to find, the meanies who sell them whack on huge price tags that really outweigh the quality of the scent (if you haven't smelled it before or it has no personal meaning for you). I think it's a nice scent but I just expected a little more va va voom. I think Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn are both lovely, but I actually prefer Josephine Baker or Bette Davis as icons, maybe my point got muddled in my bad metaphor!!
EDIT:
As eilismaireg now explained herself it doesn't need my comments/defending her concerning her review any longer. But I really wished for an all in all more liberal, open-minded and polite attitude toward different opinions here on the board.
sometimes I feel that when certain fragrances become discontinued, they also gain a status which is slightly undeserved, like dead pop or movie stars. Organza Indecence has to be the Jayne Mansfield of perfumes. To me, it's incense and cinnamon heavy with a vanilla-amber drydown. It really is very pleasant, and I purchased it unsniffed without a thought (after reading all the reviews) for a modest amount in a little pharmacy (god bless 'em!), but I have to say that I own and have smelled other perfumes which are very similar, even my husbands Gucci pour Homme (another soon to be discontinued incense) smells like it, or Matthew Williamsons incense, though this has more warmth and depth. Sillage and longevity are mannerly and all in all, it's a little more Jayne and a little less Marilyn than I wished for....
avverto troppo patchouli e troppa cannella sulla mia pelle....l'effetto è troppo pesante-speziato,
non mi piace .
I agree it does smell like a cinnamon Bun. It's amazing on how they did this. Cinnamon is the main ingredient I smell. Still not sure if I like it.
THIS is an oriental scent, oriental gourmand in every way! I LOVE Indecence. There is a kick of spice, it comes and goes and sort of surprises you. It is very warm. It is not cloying unless you spray 5 big sprays full, everythinggggg is bad for you in big quantities! Even food & water! I have come across some seriously heavy perfumes and oil that are suffocating, this is not one of them! It is blended sooo well! Two sprays will last you daysss! No perfume like it honestly.To me it smells nothing like the old organza, there are slight hints of its woodsy notes but this one is just perfectly spicy woody sweet no flowers here! So sexy!
Oriental Woody
10/10!
My all-time favorite perfume. Agree with most of the previous posters in their descriptions of this glorious fragrance. This is the only one I could wear that people always asked what I was wearing. I would literally get stopped in the street by strangers (men and women) who would tell me I smelled sooooo good. Everywhere I went (office, bank, grocery store, parties, etc.) it was the compliment. Even my friends' husbands would say I smelled delicious and what was that perfume so they could get some for their wives. So, this perfume obviously reacted well with my particular body chemistry. It's interesting that some of the posters mentioned "edible" in their reviews because I would often get told "you smell good enough to eat." LOL
Problem is: hard to find. I am heart-broken. Found the reformulation at Macy's online and gave it a try. Definitely NOT the same! If you can find the original (probably on ebay) in that exquisite bottle, please don't hesitate.
To me this fragrance has changed over the years. It seems to me to be a bit lighter and fresher. I have an older bottle, which has more depth. I liked it better before they changed the bottle, and made the new version. It is not as rich, deep and vibrant as it was before.
Very, very sweet, cloying fragrance. I don't understand how come there is no vanilla on the note list? Because I get a lot lot lot of vanilla in the first place. For me OI is the scent of vanilla pudding with great amount of rum with cola. Nice one, ressembles Kenzo Jungle Elephant(the same vanilla pudding impression), but way too sweet for ma taste and I couldn't take it. To be sincere I was hoping to get much more cinnamon, well it didn't work out again. I keep searching.
it is hard not to fall in love with this smell. even I, the green-fresh-smells lover fell for Organza Indecence and I think it is very sad, they are not continued anymore.
thankfully, although the prices go up every month, you can still find them in Internet and I myself won't stop buying them until they'll remain only as a sophisticated, oriental and very sensual memory...
Does anyone know what perfume (which is usually for sale) that looks a lot and "arrives at his feet" (Brazilian slang)?! ;D Please!
unique seductive
unique seductive
Very, very sweet smelling. Almost too sweet. Nice warm scent, not for hot summer days...too heavy. I personally think Hanae Mori pure parfum is a lighter, very similar scent. Both are very vanilla-ey, and better for cold days and nights. This review is for the original, discontinued version which you can still find on E-Bay for lots of $$!
Hi.
This exciting scent is a wonderfully feminine celebration of nature,with a sensual,seductive side.Elegantly provocative and simply lovely. Vanillic,Oriental,Passionate,Feminine,Sweet,Warm and Glamorous in a Dramatic Bottle.
Patchouli blends with cinnamon,Musk and Amber for a voluptuous bouquet however vanilla is more prominent here.This mixture is comfortable and sensational like wrapping yourself in a nice cozy blanket whereas your lover pat your hair.It is not sweet in a cloying way and warms to a lovely veil of scent that lasts through the day.
ORGANZA INDECENCE is pretty heavy for daily use but great for a night out on the town or a Romantic night with your man.perfect for Autumn/Winter and a Sophisticated lady.if you are looking for a gift for your wife,trust me it is worth it.
Sillage?Very Good.
Longevity?About 6 hours on my skin.
7/10
it smells like something baked with cinnamon,and some sugar syrup on top... like some cinnamon rolls. Why is this considered a femme fatale perfume... I will never know. It's just a very foody/gourmand perfume with loads of cinnamon and that's all.
Lady-Robbins, if you can find a vintage 8e jour by Yves Rocher, that has a lot in common with Indecence!
I loved this parfum! Was very upset to find it discontinued. It was all I wore for years. Anyway, when I found out it was re-released I got very excited, but am worried it will not be the same. No one carries it where I live so I will have to order it. I know some of you say it is not the same and this is SO sad to me. I have been searching high and low for something I will love as much and I cannot find anything as wonderful as the original Organza Indecence. Should I order it with out smelling it? Any one out there that owned the original and loves the re-release.
~Lady
Organza Indecence didn't deserve to be discontinued, and it is often fragrances like these, that appeal to me due to their uniqueness, that get axed and torn away from our loving hands.
In some ways, Organza Indecence can be slightly masculine, particularly in the opening, which is a rather dark blend of cedar, patchouli and syrupy, spicy vanilla. Woodsy is what this fragrance is, yet I find its richness very appealing.
Vanilla is present, however I can't say that this is a particularly vanillary scent. It's not sweet nor too girly. It's very oriental, smokey almost, with mysterious and sensual undertones.
I can certainly see why many women, and men for that matter, are mourning the loss of Organza Indecence. A bottle of this divine juice is becoming increasingly difficult to find. I'm glad to even have had the opportunity to smell this before it has to vanish forever.
The longevity is wonderful. I wore it all day on a road trip around some beautiful, luscious and green forests, and I must say it suited the atmosphere perfectly. It's like my wild, uninhibited escape scent.
Organza Indecence is a wonderfully delectable fragrance, hailed as a classic yet also surprisingly modern and elegant. I'm a huge fan.
This was a bit of a shock. I sprayed this on expecting a sensual experience redolent with spices and exotic flowers and was greeted with root beer! The shock wore off as the scent warmed up and I realized the pathchouli-cinnamon-plum combination smelled like root beer because the plum is extremely ripe (almost pruny) and, although it isn't listed as a note, there must be some vanilla in here. After about 2 minutes root beer went away to be replaced by a lovely spiced abstract floral. Softer than I expected but as delicious as promised.
Warm, inviting and very adult. Very likable and sexier than its bolder big sister (original Organza). As always I've come to this game too late so will take Adriana_87's advice and try Kenzo Amour.
Sillage: 2-3 feet: cozy
Durability: 3 hours and counting
Fabulosity: red velvet
Price to value ratio: good
7/10
i have to add,to all of you that wants something similair,try out kenzo amour le parfum(gold botttle)When i wore it was like i wore this one.I think it is the closest match
One of the most memorable bottles to date. It wasn't weighted correctly and had a tendency fall over but what the fragrance lacked in engineering it made up for in scent. Spicy, warm and earthy. Seductive on every sensory level.
I love the use of cinnamon in perfumes. I creates an edge right on opening that helps to elevate any top note quickly. In this case, it accompanied the patchouli with a perfect introduction.
Plum itself is one of those fruits that crosses a few realms: woody, fruity, almost rosey even. For me, this created a sweet fleshy, spiced merlot with a stunningly smooth finish.
The imagery in the bottle and advertising is so relevant to this scent too--the fragrance has a lot of texture like a cascading organza veil and the sillage does become ever so elegantly indecent, revealing itself with quietly seductive determination.
Thank you Calyx for such a beautiful sample.
Spicy cinnamon and vanilla perfection in a lovely bottle that easily tips over. OI is still my favorite fume and the one that bothers me least (kind of) to spend the big bucks on. I still cant believe this beauty only has five notes! I guess it goes to show that a simple formula done right can produce beautiful results. The kitchen sink need not always apply...
Organza Indecence is one of the most beautiful vanilla fragrance I've ever tried. I know there isn't any vanila or honey note in it, but i feel them. The first other notes out of the bottle are definitely smoky cinnamon, and sweet patchouli accompanied by spices.
Vanila Lovers will die for this fragrance! If you like, Obsession by Calvin Klein, or 'L' by Lolita Lempicka, you must Try Organza Idencence.
¡Gorgeous LastingPower!
One of my absolute favorite scents. I'm so glad to have it on my collection! ;-) Sweet, warm, potent and has a perfect sillage. I love the sweet cinnamon on this. UNIQUEEE!!!
My Christmas present to me!I love this so much more than the Organza.It does open a little like Anne Pliska in the cinnamon/orange department.What I really love is the softer Feminite Du Bois cedar note in the heart.Very wearable.Very nice for this time of year.
This perfume comes most close to 8e Jour from Yves Rocher from all the perfumes that I have. Both are so oriental spicy sweet that they almost can be typed as a gourmand. LOVELY sweet cinnamon. LOVE IT!
I like this scent very much. It's very incense-y to me, but not the churchy kind - The "I'm gonna seduce you" kind that you light before your date shows up and you're opening the wine so it can breathe. It definitely speaks of a sensual night, a sexy - yet mysterious - black dress and exotic fantasies.
The spicey sweetness of cinnamon, and the fresh earth of patchouli mingle beautifully with a wood note that comes to me as warm and moist, rounding out with a musky - vanilla- amber.
I'm not entirely sure which vintage of OI i have (it's at least as old as the mid 90s), but I feel extremely grateful to have this thing in a mini-bottle.
With its measured lashings of pepper and cinnamon, Organza Indecence is about as gourmand as an oriental can get without smelling edible. I am no fan of amber but it's done really well here, lifting what's left of the top notes and carrying their vanillic ghosts through to the end. And you won't want it to end, either.
I used to hate these properties as a teen, labelling this perfume as suffocatingly dull and clearly inferior to whatever fruity/floral/aquatic confection du jour I happened to latch onto (I'm looking at you, Gap Dream), but I've come around to it rather than it coming around to me.
Like the original Organza, there's nothing prim or virginal about it (as the fantastically tacky bottle can attest), but there is a definite restraint and structure that suggests its rhythm is more tango than samba. It's a scent for the magic hour, and kind of expectant in its own way. Unconfident wearers need not apply!
If you miss INDECENCE so very much, try to get BURBERRY BRIT *GOLD*. I can smell a similarity, but Brit Gold is a hard to find fragrance, because it's discontinued too.
Smooth cinnamon woods with the gloss of vanilla to soften it fading into an ambery musk with a definite but pleasant body note. Sexy and at the same time gourmand without being foody. Not too much cinnamon, for those of us (me, me, me) who really don't like that note in perfume. It is so well blended it works without being a real 'cinnamon' scent. Nice.
I'm sensual and enticing, delicious and exciting. I'm warm and inviting and you will notice me. Men love me. Crowds adore me. I'm beautiful and sensational and you'll never forget me. This is the confidence that Givenchy's "Organza Indescence" exudes. This perfume is a sensual bouquet of rich exotic florals, encased in a red glass vase, seated high in a translucent window. It's a spicy, cinnamon, amber-vanilla musky garden of yum-yum. It's the warmest, and most delectable drink experienced beneath the October night sun. It's beautiful, gorgeous, romantic, intimate, and special. Words can barely describe how wonderful this fragrance is. You've got to experience it for yourself.
You can buy Organza Indecence at Ulta. Just letting you know, because it is hard to find. And on Ebay, they double the price on this one because it is so hard to find.
One of my personal favorites. Rich, winter scent. One of the few that has staying power with my body chemestry. People always ask what I am wearing when using this one. I love the sandalwood and vanilla.
All i can say is that i absolutely love smelling like this. It smells soo warm, spicy, exotic, and sensual! Love Indecence; so glad i have a bottle of the original juice!!
Heaven in a bottle!
I love deep, rich, caramel scents heavy on the woods & spices. When the air is crisp & the ground is frosty I often yearn for the perfect resinous vanilla-amber ... sometimes Casmir becomes a little too sweet, 114 a little too herbal & fluffy, Ambre Precieux too stuffy, Voile too "perfumey".
When you want your winter amber fix, Indecence is pretty near perfect. It combines depth & sweetness with a heady cinnamon warmth drenched in an almost boozy soaked plum & grounded with an earthy patchouli note. It has good projection and excellent lasting power.
GI is dark, voluptous, rich & sophisticated. A mysterious seductress, dressed to kill, bathing in the winter moonlight.
Thanks to Aysu I got to sample this delight, but now I long to own a bottle....dream on!
I love this scent too,all lovers of this scent must try out Kenzo Amour Le parfum(gold bottle),it reminds somehow of Organza Indecence..:)
Mmmmm this smells so spicy and exotic. This is my kind of scent! I am happy I have a bottle of the original juice now. :-)
i just bought a 15ml bottle on ebay, and it looks to be the original. YAY! Can't wait to get it. Is it only good for cold weather??
ORGANZA INDECENCE really cranks up the spices, so much so that patchouli is overtaken by...cinnamon! Now, whether this spice cake of a perfume is indecent is open to interpretive dispute, but the ORGANZA bottle has become indecent by opening up the woman's long flowing white robe to reveal the naked flesh beneath! (This is so kitsch as to be almost endearing--the only way to improve on it would be to cast it in plastic rather than glass...)
I definitely prefer the more floral ORGANZA opening to the spice festival that is INDECENCE, which seems best suited for the winter holidays--until the soft, woody drydown (which I do like a lot). Again, certainly wearable, but not the first oriental woody that I'd reach for. And entirely decent, IMNSHO!
Spicy cinnamony vanilla. Not a foody one. My favorite vanilla. Too bad it has been reformulated into plastic mess. Try to get an old bottle off ebay if you can.
This perfume is the entire disco era in a bottle-- sexy, happy, shiny, slick and beautiful. I saw on one perfume website that Organza is recommended for "romantic" wear-- ummm yeah!! So sad it has been dicontinued-- like the Donna Summer song-- "last chance--for romance!"
don't mind paying 75 bucks for this, but i'll tell you, this marketing ploy is crazy. but, it is working. just go on ebay. where are these people getting their hands on this stuff to sell????? anybody know.????
Whoa, sugar meltdown! This fragrance is like a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of cinnamon toast that's been drenched in amaretto liquer. Not for the faint of heart! In my opinion, this scent has very good sillage, but it is only tolerable in small doses. Go easy! Only need a few drops.
WOW!What a beauty it is this fragrance! Love it! Warm and enveloping fragrance.Cozy like a fireplace ,but SEXY in the same time.Very good siliage, 8 hours and counting..... Now that the weather is cold ,it is perfect to enjoy it !
Dark and sexy cinnamon plus lots of warm and sensual vanilla! I love the original Organza and I adore Indecence, too. This is the perfect fragrance for colder days - it evokes pictures of a huge fireplace, hot cocoa and Christmas cookies but at the same time it is not an innocent smell at all. It is sexy and cuddly and it has an amazing sillage, too.
I use Organza Indecence occasionally when I want something similar to Opium but without its complexity. OI has the same main notes but it is so much simpler. Initially, I get a burst of candied vanilla then it almost immediately morphs into a less sweet but more gourmand plum and cinnamon cake with some slightly smokey woods which give it a baked feel.
About half an hour later and hours onwards I oddly get and almondy flavour, which must be the mixture of spices + woods + amber + vanilla combo. It gears towards yummy and vanillic but of course still has its spicy and perfumey edge. Definitely a nights out fragrance but rather for the big, romantic and ceremonial occasions.
What have they done to my favourite perfume!?:< Have you smelled the new version yet? It has hardly anything to do with the first original. Such a shame.
It's been reissued in the same flacon that Givenchy is using for the reissues of Le De and Givenchy III. So, gone is the beautiful flowing evening gown bottle.
Wow, finally got my hands on a bottle of this original, and I must say I am not disappointed and it is worth most of the hype it's given. It is described as a woody-spicy fragrance; the notes include jacaranda wood (aka palisander or Brazilian rosewood), cinnamon, amber, vanilla and patchouli. The opening is a creamy-rich cinnamon pudding underscored by deep woods; as it dries down, the creaminess fades into dry woodsmoke and ambery vanilla with the lightest little dusting of powder. I kind of got the impression that it was sweet gourmand because of the vanilla, but it is a spicy oriental first and foremost, and actually cinammon is alot more prominent than vanilla in here, its more of a vanilla-feel, due to the gourmand association of cinammon, but if you're looking for a dominant vanilla I wouldn't suggest you buy this. Divine!. It also reminds me for some reason of SL Chergui.
Organza Indecence is definitive a oriental fragrance,it is sweet very warm and creamy.
The beginning reminds me at some serge lutens fragrances,it is very thick and sweet.I smell the cinnamon and the plum, both are very strong notes,after some minutes it becomes a bit lighter and it smells very sensual,a very cozy scent, very good for the wintertime,and it last also very good,few drops are enough!
The Bottle is a dream so wonderful and feminine how the scent, but i thought the scent would be a bit better,it is special but not "so special".
Organza Indecence is great for the evening or special occasions,a very romantic and comfortable fragrance.
It's back :) ...
But, it's reformulated :(
The reformulation is a disappointment. It's all plastic, burnt vanilla. Take a cheap vanilla perfume, scorch it, and add rubbing alcohol. It's bad.
Now, the original is great. Cinnamon, vanilla, smokey woods and spice. Very warm, sexy. But. The cost of buying the original is astronomical, over $100 for a 50ml bottle online. The only way I could justify buying this (the original) is if I saw it at someone's garage sale, selling it for cheap, not knowing what it is. This one is great, but finding it is a lost cause.
Organza indecence is being sold in Canada at the Bay department store.. Its not the original as I've been told.. Its missing an ingredient..its still made by givinchy, however not the exact recipe.. still smells amazing, but as a long time organza indecence user, I'm alittle disapointed.. Its not long lasting.. But its better than no organza!!!
This is vanilla at its best!!You can really smell the woods and vanilla mixed together!I just dont understand why they dont make it anymore..They keep on making other terrible smells but stops this wonder..
finally I got the chance to smell this legendary perfume that everybody here seems to be crazy about!
this is really something.just look at the dark mysterious box,then pay attention to the beautiful bottle.I think it's one of top 5 nice bottles of the world that pictures the shape of a female's body with a nice long dress.
going to the notes,at the first sniff,it's very similar to stella in two and eau de star(thierry Mugler),but it's better than both of them.I agree that it's really sophisticated.if you're tired of trying those repetitive floral perfumes,just give a try to this one.it's unique!the later perfumes which are similar,are just inexpert imitations.
I get the warm and provocative scent of cinnamon mixed with patchouli and though I don't like patchouli,this note is great in this fragrance.
if I can describe it in one word I would say:"mysterious"
discontinued?!I don't understand these business affairs.maybe they wanted people to remind it as a legend.
Organza Indecence is very intense and sensual.Spices,musk,cinnamon and amber notes give it an aura of mystery.I can think of Indian temples and incense in the air.
After being discontinued it is in production again. The new Organza Indecense doesn't come in that beautifull bottle anymore. I don't know if the fragance has been reformulated...I hope not.
I'm glad I still have the old original one which is one of my favorite fragances.
It so much reminds me of Nicolai de Parfums. Plenty of insence & cinnamon. Excellent and I do feel so much pity that it has been discontinued. Its like insence patchouli with cinnamon. Love it.
Givenchy brought back Organza Indecence!!!! I am so happy. I bought two bottles at Dillard's (online). They changed the bottle but it's still the same incredible frangrance.
I love it. I miss this one..Very warm, like a vanilla cinnamon scent on my skin. I have heard the new version is nothing like the original... Update: I finally found the updated version and have to agree, it's not the same. It tip toes around the original, but doesn't quite have that same charisma. I still love the combination of notes, so I might buy it anyway.
The first fragrance I ever owned which does not contain any florals. And I usually HATE (Hate! Abhor! Despise!) patchouli... but not here. Here it's the one note that keeps this cinnamon-amber-vanilla-fest from heading off the deep end straight into rice pudding. This scent is warm, with just the right amount of sillage, and it is both long-lasting and surprisingly sexy. I believe it has been reissued in the "Les Parfums Mythiques" collection.
My #1 fragrance.
I bought this when it first came out and will always love its dark, cinnonmon scent. Sweet and sexy.
I'm so lucky to have bought a couple bottles of it before it went away.
A treasure!
This is my favourite cinnamony scent. An intense fresh cinnamon stick. Then soft woods, patchouli and cinnamon. Slightly powdery with the amber I think, and then the sweet vanilla swirling in. Actually, it’s a bit too sweet for a while and almost cloying, which puts me off slightly, but suddenly it goes all soft and warm and a smidgen like vanilla cinnamon ice cream. Mmmm, so golden and sexy. I love it. And what glorious sillage!!! A spicy cinnamon vanilla haze.
I just Love it! Unfortunately I didn´t know before it was discontinued that it would happen or I would have bought tons of it. =) I´m still looking for some perfume like it.
scandalous,erotic,sexy,warm,enticing.
there are no words to describe this perfume,it's like a poem!
This is one of my early favorites - I saw a magazine ad way back when it was first introduced and fell in love with the scent. However, I didn't manage to actually get any until 2002 - I would say the wait was worth it, except that by the time I started looking for more, it had been discontinued! :-( I see that there is a Givenchy Mythiques line Indecence that was supposedly released in the last year - is that a remake? Is it available in the states? If so, where? I haven't seen it anywhere but here.
Anyway, I love the woody, spicy mix of this perfume, and I also love the way a relatively small spritz will last all day long. I have managed to procure a bottle of "body veil" glittering lotion, too, although I found when I layered them that the scent became a bit much. I plan to do future experimentation along those lines. This is definitely my favorite in the Givenchy line and I do hope they have reissued it!
I like this perfume, it's so sexy!!!
This is a beautiful perfume. If you love vanilla and amber, this is one you absolutely have to try. It is a warm, comforting scent that somehow still manages to be sexy (guess that's the musk in the drydown). A staple in my perfume wardrobe and one that begs to be worn in cold weather.
This fragrance has been one constant in its form as a body cream that has stayed true to its sillage. I love this as a "fall" or "winter" scent. It's wonderful. I still seem to smell some type of fruit in it! Is it me or is there a hidden note? A very lonely evening addition.
I love this fragrance. To me it feels like a warm blanket wraping me. Wears very well so you don't get tired of it half way throught the day. Is was a gift and I wear it only on special occasions.
On my skin is mostly the base notes along with the cinammon that stands out, which is great since i love the semll. The staying power is great and the sillage is just perfect... not too strong and not too faint.
A classique for me.
can anyone advise me any perfume, smelling like this one? Unfortunately, Organza is unavailable in my country :( and i love it sooo much...
This perfume is so sexy!!
I have searched high and low for this fragrance and finally found this at Ulta. The price is a little steep but I had to have this in my collection. Perfect cozy scent for cooler weather. Almost gourmand-like scent. Love it ;)
Her majesty vanilla in disguise.I love that fragrance.
I think this has taken its place in my top 5 favorite perfumes. It's incredible, sexy, sensual, sophisticated, and for me, it's perfect. It has a lot of warm vanilla, and a good amount of spices. Mostly vanilla with an undertone of cinnamon. It's romantic. Very strong and long lasting, too! Unfortunately, I think this is discontinued? Not sure, but it's expensive. It's a must have for me...
It's my favourite fragrance! I love OI, and I think that she is the most beautiful parfum :-)
scandalously spicy, nearly edible!
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