Insense Ultramarine

Insense Ultramarine, composed by Christian Mathieu for Givenchy in 1994, is a fresh, aquatic floral for men with an aromatic, green character. Flowers lead, herbs are strong, about half of people notice wood, and a minority mention sweetness, freshness and citrus.

Galbanum opens it with a sharp, bitter greenness, joined by watermelon for a cool, juicy sweetness, bergamot for citrus brightness and black currant for a tart edge. The heart is airy and aromatic, with sage, mint and cardamom giving a clean, herbal coolness and magnolia and iris a soft, slightly powdery floral touch. The base is dry and calm, with cedar, tobacco and vetiver adding gentle warmth and an earthy, woody finish.

Most wearers report moderate longevity, with many finding it long lasting, and a moderate to strong trail. It is voted mainly for summer and largely for daytime. That suits hot days, holidays and casual office wear, for men who enjoy the watery, green freshness of the 1990s.

Insense Ultramarine — for men fragrance by Givenchy (released 1994). Top notes: Watermelon, Black Currant, Bergamot, Galbanum. Heart notes: Iris, Magnolia, Mint, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cardamom, Sage. Base notes: Tobacco, Vetiver, Cedar. — Parfica open fragrance database