My Givenchy

The Verdict

My Givenchy (2005) is one of those discontinued fragrances that makes you wish houses would think harder before retiring their back catalog. Created by perfumer Evelyne Boulanger, it is a light, well-constructed floral-fruity that manages to feel elegant rather than merely pleasant — a genuine Givenchy quality that the brand's more recent releases have sometimes struggled to maintain.

The fragrance is no longer in production, which means any discussion of it comes with the practical caveat that finding a bottle requires a secondary market search. But it is findable, it holds up well, and for those drawn to the 2000s feminine floral-fruity style executed with real craft, it is worth the effort.

What It Smells Like

The opening trio of Pear, Red Currant, and Orange is bright and juicy without being candy-like. The Currant Leaf and Bud note adds a slightly sharp, green edge that prevents the fruit from reading as sweet. This is the opening that gives My Givenchy its character — it smells like summer fruit picked at peak ripeness, with enough greenery to feel natural rather than synthetic.

The heart of Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, and Mimosa follows in a soft, powdery wave. The lily-of-the-valley keeps things clean and fresh; the violet adds a faint purple depth; the mimosa brings a characteristic golden, honeyed quality without making the composition sweet. Community reviewers describe the floral notes as "delicate and pleasantly soft" — they support rather than dominate, letting the fruity opening notes ease gently into the base.

Vetiver, Musk, and Patchouli in the base are quiet but functional. One devoted fan described the combination as adding "just a bit of sharpness so the scent doesn't fall into infinite sweetness" — which is exactly right. The vetiver is muted rather than prominent, and the patchouli provides earthiness without the heaviness that can make patchouli-based florals feel overwhelming.

When to Wear It

Spring and summer, strongly. The fruit-forward opening and light floral heart require warm temperatures to bloom properly, and the overall composition is too airy for cold weather. Community voting skews heavily toward daytime use — this is an office fragrance, a casual-wear fragrance, a Saturday-morning-at-the-market fragrance.

Evening events or formal occasions ask for more weight and sillage than My Givenchy provides. It is not the answer for those settings.

Longevity & Projection

Modest, but within expectation for a 2000s feminine EDT. Fragrantica community scores give longevity at 2.66 out of 5 and sillage at 2.33 out of 4 — both on the lower end of the scale, indicating a light, close-to-skin fragrance. Most wearers can expect 4 to 5 hours of meaningful presence, with a light skin scent beyond that.

This was never a powerhouse, and it did not try to be. The composition is built for daytime use in warm weather, and in that context the performance is appropriate. For all-day longevity or strong projection, look elsewhere.

The Community Says

Givenchy's discontinued 2000s feminine lineup has a devoted community following, and My Givenchy is frequently cited among the losses that frustrate longtime Givenchy enthusiasts. One Fragrantica commenter expressed the broader frustration: "Givenchy discontinued this beauty, this perfect fragrance and others — even Play which was amazing. This is why I stopped buying Givenchy perfumes."

Among those who experienced it directly, the response is affectionate and specific. One reviewer described it as being like "sitting in a garden full of blooming flowers and ripening fruit" — the kind of sensory description that suggests a real emotional connection rather than generic praise. Another noted being "normally not a huge fan of vetiver" but finding that here it "does not take over" and the overall combination works beautifully.

Who Should Buy This

Fans of the 2000s feminine floral-fruity style — think lighter, more refined versions of the fruity florals that defined that era — will find My Givenchy a highly satisfying example of the genre done well. Vintage Givenchy collectors have obvious reason to seek it out. Those who discovered it at the time and have been without it since should not hesitate if they find a bottle in good condition.

Those looking for modern complexity, niche-adjacent sophistication, or significant longevity should adjust expectations. This is a pleasant, well-made mainstream feminine from the mid-2000s, and it is best appreciated in that context.

The Bottom Line

My Givenchy is a gentle reminder that Givenchy's 2000s feminine lineup had more craft and character than the house's subsequent releases sometimes suggest. Its discontinuation is genuinely regrettable. A solid find on the secondary market for anyone who appreciates what this style of fragrance does well.