Hysteria
GIVENCHY — Insensé · Alexandria Fragrances
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Hysteria
GIVENCHY — Insensé
Alexandria FragrancesUnusual green floral masculine: sparkling aldehydes and citrus, blackcurrant/lavender/basil freshness, magnolia/muguet/iris heart, then fir-green woody finish.
Quick glance
Aromatic fougère / green floral fresh spicy masculine
unusual
Character
- fresh
- fresh spicy
- aromatic
- citrus
- Scent profile
- Leading accordsfresh / fresh spicy / aromaticPrimary styleunusual
- Best season
- spring / early summer
- Best setting
- creative office / spring daily
Olfactive map
What it smells like
Scent identity
Family and tags
Fragrance structure
How it develops
Aldehydes, citrus, blackcurrant, basil, and lavender open with a brisk green sparkle that feels both fresh and slightly eccentric. Lily-of-the-valley and magnolia then move forward, giving the heart a pale floral lift with a cool iris tint. The drydown narrows into fir and green woods, leaving a crisp, resinous trace. The progression is airy and linear enough to feel deliberately graphic.
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Supporting characteristics
Community
How others read it
Praise
Praised as one of the most distinctive floral masculines. Fresh green-floral structure feels original and artistic. Collector interest remains high because the original is discontinued.Criticism
Can be too floral/odd for users expecting a conventional masculine. Original vs reissue confusion makes sourcing difficult. No live official original page remains.Comparison notes
Hysteria should stay mapped to original 1993 Insensé. Do not substitute Insensé Ultramarine or the 2007 Les Parfums Mythiques reissue without marking profile conflict.Discovery
Similar fragrances
Recorded inspiration, flanker, and community evidence.
In your vault1
Community-noted2
Named in write-ups; no source link recorded