Extravagance d’Amarige: launched in 1998. a ‘sister’ fragrance to 'Amarige'; created by Michel Girard.
It is classified as a fresh green floral fragrance for women.
The launch advertisement was of the model Eva Herzigova wearing an immaculate décolleté gown designed by Alexander McQueen who had become Givenchy’s chief designer in 1996.
Also to launch the fragrance, a copy of Eva’s tattoo in the form of a inch long "temporary tattoo" transfer was impregnated with the perfume was given away free with every bottle purchased. The "tattoo" in red and black and featured a bottle of the new perfume encircled by a ribbon labeled "Extravagance".. The fu tattoo would be easily removed with rubbing alcohol or baby oil. Limited supplies were available at Givenchy cosmetic counters in select department stores nationwide. These could also be found in the June 1998 issue of Seventeen magazine in a sealed packet attached to an ad.
Presented in a bottle designed by Serge Mansau.
In 2007, Givenchy released the Les Parfums Mythiques line and Extravagance d'Amarige was reintroduced. However, it is a reformulation.
It is classified as a green floral fragrance for women.
Top notes are marigold and tangerine; middle notes are orange blossom and jasmine; base notes are amber and woodsy notes.
Fragrance Composition:
It is classified as a fresh green floral fragrance for women.
- Top notes: green mandarin, tagetes, pink peppercorn and nettle
- Middle notes: jasmine, orange blossom, wisteria, wild strawberry and violet leaves
- Base notes: musk, sandalwood, cedar, ambrox and black iris
The launch advertisement was of the model Eva Herzigova wearing an immaculate décolleté gown designed by Alexander McQueen who had become Givenchy’s chief designer in 1996.
Also to launch the fragrance, a copy of Eva’s tattoo in the form of a inch long "temporary tattoo" transfer was impregnated with the perfume was given away free with every bottle purchased. The "tattoo" in red and black and featured a bottle of the new perfume encircled by a ribbon labeled "Extravagance".. The fu tattoo would be easily removed with rubbing alcohol or baby oil. Limited supplies were available at Givenchy cosmetic counters in select department stores nationwide. These could also be found in the June 1998 issue of Seventeen magazine in a sealed packet attached to an ad.
Bottle:
Presented in a bottle designed by Serge Mansau.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued. Still sold in 2003.In 2007, Givenchy released the Les Parfums Mythiques line and Extravagance d'Amarige was reintroduced. However, it is a reformulation.
It is classified as a green floral fragrance for women.
- Top notes: marigold, mandarin
- Middle notes: jasmine, orange blossom
- Base notes: amber, woody notes
Top notes are marigold and tangerine; middle notes are orange blossom and jasmine; base notes are amber and woodsy notes.
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