Oblique Fast Forward Givenchy

Unisex
Eau de Toilette
Year: 2000
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate
Longevity
Summer
Best Season
Casual
Best For

Fragrance Story

Oblique Fast Forward by Givenchy is a Floral Green fragrance for women and men. Oblique Fast Forward was launched in 2000. Oblique Fast Forward was created by Ilias Ermenidis and Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Sea water, Melon and Green Notes; middle notes are Jasmine and Sichuan Pepper; base notes are Cedar and Musk.

Composition Profile

marine 100%
aquatic 85%
aromatic 70%
ozonic 60%
salty 50%
white floral 40%
woody 35%
musky 30%
fresh 25%
powdery 20%

About the Perfumer

Alberto Morillas

Alberto Morillas

Alberto Morillas is a master perfumer based in Geneva, Switzerland, and a longtime collaborator with Firmenich. His style is known for refined, luminous compositions that balance natural elegance with modern clarity. He created the bold leather and spice of Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather, the fresh citrus depth of Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa, and the woody warmth of Aedes de Venustas Palissandre D'or. His work has shaped contemporary perfumery across both niche and luxury houses.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Sea water Sea water
Melon Melon
Green Notes Green Notes

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Jasmine Jasmine
Sichuan Pepper Sichuan Pepper

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Cedar Cedar
Musk Musk
Unique Character

Oblique Fast Forward Givenchy by Givenchy offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Oblique Fast Forward Givenchy embodies the distinctive style of Givenchy while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Oblique Fast Forward Givenchy

Essence

The person who favors Oblique Fast Forward by Givenchy is defined by the Innovator archetype-a restless, forward-thinking spirit who thrives on transformation and reinvention. This fragrance, with its bold, futuristic blend of metallic freshness and woody depth, mirrors their essence: a mind that refuses stagnation, always accelerating toward the next horizon.

Like Prometheus stealing fire, they are driven by the urge to disrupt, to challenge the mundane, and to create new possibilities where others see only limits. Yet, beneath their avant-garde exterior lies a paradox: a hunger for novelty that can leave them unmoored, perpetually chasing the next thrill without ever fully arriving.

Style & Aesthetic

Their world is one of sleek contrasts-minimalist yet daring, polished yet unpredictable. They gravitate toward designs that defy convention: asymmetrical architecture, monochrome palettes with a single disruptive element, or technology that blurs the line between human and machine. Fashion is not just clothing but a manifesto-structured silhouettes with an edge, favoring the interplay of sharp lines and fluid movement.

Music is an extension of their psyche: electronic, experimental, or anything that bends reality. They are drawn to artists who dismantle genres, just as they dismantle expectations in their own life.

Their days are a series of calculated risks. They thrive in fast-paced environments-startups, creative industries, or any arena where disruption is rewarded. Routine is their enemy; spontaneity, their fuel. They may live in a city that never sleeps, where the energy matches their own relentless drive.

Yet, without discipline, their life can become a series of unfinished projects. The Innovator’s curse is the inability to sit still long enough to perfect anything.

Philosophy & Values

Progress is their religion. They believe in the necessity of evolution, not just in society but within the self. To them, stagnation is a kind of death. Their mantra might be: "One must become what one is not yet." They reject nostalgia as a trap, seeing tradition as something to be interrogated, not blindly preserved.

Yet, this relentless forward motion has its cost. Their disdain for the past can make them rootless, untethered from history’s wisdom. They may mistake movement for growth, confusing novelty with depth.

Relationships

They attract others with their magnetism-an aura of confidence and mystery. Their conversations are electric, sparking ideas rather than dwelling in sentiment. They prefer relationships that are dynamic, where both parties push each other forward.

But intimacy is their shadow struggle. Their fear of being pinned down can make them elusive, even to those who love them. Partners may feel like passengers on a train that never stops, exhilarated but never fully secure.

Conclusion

They are the ones who dare first. Where others hesitate, they leap. Their mind is a laboratory of ideas, unafraid of failure because they see it as data, not defeat. They inspire others to shed their limitations, to embrace change rather than resist it.