Insense, from Givenchy was released in 1993. The perfumer behind this creation is Daniel Moliere. It has the top notes of Aldehydes, Basil, Bergamot, Black Currant, Lavender, Lemon, and Mandarin Orange, middle notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, and Magnolia, and base notes of Fir.
Aldehydic, transparent, leather fragrance, feels 'dated' in that oh so brilliant way, like I want to date it/want to wear it on a date. It's soapy, snappy opening is wierdly floral, fresh but masculine, I suppose it's a sort of green leather. I actually love it. I don't get classic fougere warmth from it but it but there's a certain pine/fuel quality and it's twangy too like a saffron leather but nothing like it at the same time. haha. Yeah it's a classic, I'm sure there's other fragrances which smell this way, there's a familiarity about it but I can't say I'd ever tried this before the last year or so. I'd seek out a bottle but I know it will be outrageously expensive, for like a pretty good, discontinued fragrance, It's no Kouros or anything but it's satisfying.