Live Irresistible Delicieuse by Givenchy Review

I’ve got a few more perfumes to get through, with my last batch of sample fragrances. Our subject for today, is one of them, and a flanker fragrance to Live Irresistible which I covered a few weeks back. Live Irresistible Delicieuse was released back in 2017, and I guess, kind of flew under the radar. But what does it smell like? How does it perform? Is it worth a try?

What does Live Irresistible Delicieuse Smell Like?

Notes include: cherry, vanilla, caramel, almond, orange blossom, rose, orris

My Full Review

Before I get into my review of this perfume, let’s see how Givenchy describes it: Your motto: Life is a playground. Your perfume: A new floral delicacy, as sassy as it is sweet. Your mood: Happy & Irresistible.

Right off the bat, Delicieuse is noticeably a much sweeter and less floral fragrance, than the original Live Irresistible. Actually, the two don’t really resemble one another, at all. One was a spicy floral, and this is, much more of a gourmand with floral elements.

The opening act hits my nose with a strong cherry presence, with a baked goods quality, along with some light rose. It’s warm, sweet, and indeed delicious.

As it moves further along, Live Irresistible Delicieuse, starts to take on more of the caramel and almond notes. I really enjoy almond, in fragrances, and I think it helps to balance things out here. It takes it away from just being a pure cherry scent.

The caramel hangs around, only for a little bit. It’s not super strong, nor does it have a really salty quality to it. But, I can pick it up for a little while. Then, the vanilla swoops in to take its place.

Ultimately what I’m left with is, a cherry pastry with bits of rose, vanilla, and almond floating around. It’s light and attractive. Not all that deep, but it does a good job for what it is.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, it’s not all that powerful. I’d call it a moderate. With 3 or 4 sprays, I could pick it up distinctly, on my skin but it wasn’t ever overwhelming. Later, it will turn into a much lighter affair.

On my skin, I got about 7 hours of wear, from Delicieuse. Not amazing, but its solid enough for most purposes. This isn’t a beast on any fronts, but can do a good job all around.

Seasonally, this is a autumn or winter fragrance, all the way. It’s sweetness, would be a liability in the heat. It’s a little too thick, for such weather. Not that it’s heavy, just the notes would tend to melt.

I’d call this a daily wear or casual fragrance. It’s attractive and fairly low key. One that will draw complements, but isn’t particularly sexy, in any real way.

Overall Impressions of Live Irresistible Delicieuse

Do I like this perfume? I do. It’s not spectacular, but it’s nice, and better than its predecessor. The cherry note, is probably my favorite aspect, and I do enjoy the opening act quite a lot. When it blends with the almond, is the highlight of the wear.

Is it the best thing around? No. The second half is pretty basic and there’s no real surprises in store while wearing it. Delicieuse is a pretty perfume with good intangibles. It’s worth a try, if you’re looking for a cherry based scent, and can pick up a bottle for a decent price.

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