Paris, France
Est. 1957 (fragrance)
Hubert de Givenchy launched L'Interdit in 1957 specifically for Audrey Hepburn — a perfume designed for one woman that became a global statement of restrained Parisian elegance. Six decades later, the modern L'Interdit relaunch (2018) brought the franchise back to the women's mainline, paired with a darker, tuberose-heavy composition.
K Chris stocks Givenchy across both the women's pillars (L'Interdit, L'Interdit Rouge, Very Irresistible, Ange ou Démon) and the men's range (Gentleman Givenchy, Gentleman Society, Pi, Pi Neo). Pi — released in 1999 — remains a cult favorite for its warm, mathematical-named almond-vanilla composition.
L'Interdit Eau de Parfum is the modern women's gateway — orange blossom, jasmine, and patchouli layered with vetiver. Gentleman Givenchy (the 2017 reformulation) is the contemporary men's signature: iris, lavender, leather, and a soft patchouli base that reads tailored without being aggressive.