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Play Eau de Toilette bottle Play EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2008 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Mercedes-Benz Eau de Parfum bottle Mercedes-Benz EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Play EDT
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 - Mercedes-Benz EDP
This one's a divisive cheapie: some call it a pleasant, fresher Fahrenheit, others a generic, synthetic mess that’s only fit for the bin. For those who connect with its violet-citrus-wood profile, it’s a versatile daily driver punching above its weight, but blind buy at your own risk.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Play EDT
Mercedes-Benz EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 36%
Mandarin 22% vs 26%
Only in Mercedes-Benz
Lemon 36%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 51% vs 36%
Patchouli 48% vs 30%
Only in Mercedes-Benz
Cedar 33%

Accords

Play Mercedes-Benz
100%
Citrus
100%
57%
Woody
92%
66%
Fresh Spicy
90%
56%
Aromatic
77%
Powdery
68%
58%
Warm Spicy
52%
Green
55%
52%
Coffee
Earthy
52%
Patchouli
50%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
57%
92%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
90%
Aromatic shared
56%
77%
68%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
52%
55%
52%
52%
50%

Performance

Play Mercedes-Benz
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Play

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.

Mercedes-Benz

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean profile and moderate performance make it suitable for office and casual wear, as noted by many reviewers. While some find it versatile enough for any occasion, its general 'inoffensive' nature might lack the distinct personality needed for a standout date night or formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Play EDT
Mercedes-Benz EDP
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