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The Game Eau de Toilette bottle The Game EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2012 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Hinoki & Cedarwood Eau de Parfum bottle Hinoki & Cedarwood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Game EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Hinoki & Cedarwood EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a classy, unique woody masterpiece, a spa in a bottle. Others are getting cleaning products, synthetic messes, or Christmas potpourri. It’s certainly got people talking, but not always agreeing.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Game EDT
Hinoki & Cedarwood EDP

Notes

Only in The Game
Juniper 51% Gin 49%
Only in Hinoki & Cedarwood
Cinnamon 100%
Only in The Game
Ebony 100%

Accords

The Game Hinoki & Cedarwood
100%
Woody
100%
72%
Aromatic
61%
55%
Iris
46%
Fresh Spicy
50%
45%
Powdery
36%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
72%
61%
55%
Fresh Spicy shared
46%
50%
Powdery shared
45%
36%

Performance

The Game Hinoki & Cedarwood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Game

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

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.

Hinoki & Cedarwood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its woody, aromatic, and clean profile makes it versatile, suitable for casual wear or dates where a sophisticated, yet subtly intriguing scent is desirable. However, its debated projection and uniqueness might be too much for some formal settings and it's too structured for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
3%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

The Game EDT
Hinoki & Cedarwood EDP
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