The Givenchy twist. Givenchy is the story of an unforgettable encounter between Hubert de Givenchy and Audrey Hepburn. The Givenchy perfume house has pa id tribute to that magical union between the world of fashion and cinema, creating the Givenchy t wist: This unique mix of French elegance and American spontaneity, the twist is a state of mind, a certain innocence, a very special smile , that Very Irrésistible "je-ne-sais-quoi".