Cœur Fou

Cœur Fou is a 2024 unisex chypre floral from Givenchy that leads with a bracing top of cassis and basil. The cassis is tart and dark, while basil adds a green, slightly spicy lift. This opening quickly gives way to a heart dominated by three rose varieties: Bulgarian, Turkish, and Damask. The rose is unmistakable—rich, layered, and true—but it is not a soliflore; the basil's aromatic edge and the cassis's fruitiness keep it from becoming cloying. The base anchors the composition with moss and Indonesian patchouli leaf, lending an earthy, woody depth that recalls classic chypres without feeling heavy. The overall effect is a modern, green-tinged rose chypre that balances freshness with a grounded, slightly austere finish. It suits collectors who appreciate a rose-forward scent with structure and a touch of bitterness. Best worn in spring or autumn, it works for both day and evening, though its earthy base may feel too serious for high summer. Those who enjoy vintage chypres but want a contemporary twist will find this compelling.

Cœur Fou 係 Givenchy 2024 年推出嘅中性西普花香調香水。前調係黑加侖子同羅勒，帶出酸甜同青綠氣息；中調以保加利亞玫瑰、土耳其玫瑰同大馬士革玫瑰為主，玫瑰味濃郁而層次豐富；基調用苔蘚同印尼廣藿香葉，營造泥土感同木質深度。整體係一款現代綠意玫瑰西普，清新中帶微苦，適合鍾意經典西普但想試新演繹嘅收藏家。春天或秋天用最啱，日間或晚上都得，但夏天用可能會覺得太重。