Play Eau de Toilette bottle Play
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2008 Year 2019
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Play Eau de Toilette
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.
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Our Verdict - Date Eau de Parfum
Divisive, generic for some, yet a beast mode compliment-getter for others. If you can get it for a steal, this 'Ultra Male' adjacent scent might just be your next signature. Just be warned, it's not subtle.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 27% 21%
Floral 5% 1%
Fruity 4% 2%
Green 5% 13%
Sweet 11% 7%
Warm 13% 17%
Woody 25% 36%
Earthy 28% 26%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 12% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Play EdT
Date EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 24%
Mandarin 22% vs 27%
Only in Play Eau de Toilette
Bitter Orange 28% Grapefruit 27%
Only in Date Eau de Parfum
Juniper 30% Lemon 18%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 51% vs 100%
Only in Play Eau de Toilette
Patchouli 49%

Accords

Play Eau de Toilette Date Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
56%
Aromatic
96%
66%
Fresh Spicy
67%
57%
Woody
67%
58%
Warm Spicy
61%
52%
Coffee
Earthy
45%
Patchouli
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
56%
96%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
67%
Woody shared
57%
67%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
61%
52%
45%
44%

Performance

Play Eau de Toilette Date Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Play Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

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.

Date Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for office environments or intense sport. However, the mass-appealing sweet and spicy blend, frequently cited as a 'compliment beast', makes it perfect for dates and evening casual outings, though perhaps a bit too loud for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Play Eau de Toilette
Date Eau de Parfum
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