Setup and Application
Using Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum is straightforward:
- Prepare Your Skin: Ensure your skin is clean and dry. For best results, apply after a shower or bath when your pores are open.
- Locate Pulse Points: Identify key pulse points on your body, such as the insides of your wrists, behind your ears, the base of your throat, and inside your elbows.
- Spray Application: Hold the bottle about 5-7 inches away from your skin and apply 1-2 sprays directly onto your chosen pulse points. You can also spray into the air and walk through the mist for a lighter, more diffused application.
- Avoid Rubbing: Do not rub your wrists together or rub the fragrance into your skin after application. This can crush the fragrance molecules and alter the scent's intended progression.
Compatibility
- Skin Compatibility: As a fragrance, it is designed for direct application to adult skin. Individuals with sensitive skin should perform a patch test on a small, discreet area before full application.
- Product Layering: For enhanced longevity and a richer scent profile, L'Interdit can be complemented with unscented body lotions or other products from the Givenchy L'Interdit line, such as shower oils or body lotions, if available. This helps build a fragrance base without competing scents.
Care and Storage
Proper care ensures the longevity and integrity of your fragrance:
- Store in a Cool, Dark Place: Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight, extreme heat, and humidity (like a bathroom). Light and temperature fluctuations can degrade the fragrance over time.
- Keep Tightly Capped: Always ensure the cap is securely fastened when not in use to prevent evaporation and oxidation of the fragrance.
- Avoid Shaking: While not strictly harmful, excessive shaking is unnecessary and can introduce air into the bottle, potentially affecting the fragrance over very long periods.
- Keep Upright: Store the bottle in an upright position to prevent leakage.