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Which Should You Buy?
Davidoff's The Game is a divisive scent, often dismissed for its 'generic' and 'synthetic' qualities. Yet, for many, it's a confident, budget-friendly option that punches above its weight, especially for a night out. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of gamble.
Entertainment Times recreates Davidoff's The Game - that crisp, gin-and-juniper opening that dries down to powdery iris and dark ebony woods. The dupe captures the clean woody-aromatic signature well, though it loses a little of the original's smooth lift and its modest longevity runs shorter still. An easy, affordable daytime woody for the office and casual wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 11% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 11% | 12% |
| Sweet | 3% | 3% |
| Warm | 3% | 3% |
| Woody | 55% | 57% |
| Earthy | 17% | 17% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 17% | 16% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it versatile enough for the gym, the boozy opening and woody dry-down make it more suited for evenings and casual outings, including dates or clubs. Its moderate projection means it won't overwhelm, but it's not subtle enough for a formal office setting.
Seasons
The fresh juniper-gin opening and clean woods are best in spring and summer, while the woody base keeps it wearable into autumn.
Occasions
A clean, versatile woody-aromatic ideal for the office, casual daytime wear and relaxed dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Powdery accords and Juniper, Gin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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