Play Eau de Toilette vs No 104 Terre D Hermes Extrait
Play EDT
| EDT | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No 104 Terre D Hermes Extrait
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Which Should You Buy?
Givenchy Play is a fresh, clean, and broadly appealing scent that sadly vanished before its time. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser, delivering compliments galore, but its weak performance meant it was only ever a fleeting pleasure.
Hermes' Terre d'Hermes is a modern menswear staple built on orange, mineral 'flint', and vetiver, and this dupe follows that structure closely - the citrus opening and vetiver-cedar base both land well, even if the flint's mineral sharpness is softened.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh citrus and subtle warmth make it highly versatile for casual wear and daily activities. While pleasant for office or date settings, its weak projection means it'll mostly be appreciated up close, and it lacks the gravitas for formal events.
Seasons
A balanced woody-citrus composition that transitions well across most of the year, though it's strongest in transitional weather.
Occasions
Versatile and understated - the earthy woody-citrus profile is a natural fit for office wear and everyday use.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, woody
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops amyris and bergamot
Where to buy
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