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Play Eau de Toilette bottle Play EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2008 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Zurich Eau de Parfum bottle Zurich 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 - Zurich EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Hermes Terre d'Hermes (2006) - orange, pepper and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Play EDT
Zurich EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 27% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 51% vs 35%
Patchouli 48% vs 17%

Accords

Play Zurich
100%
Citrus
80%
57%
Woody
85%
66%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Earthy
65%
Vetiver
60%
56%
Aromatic
55%
52%
Coffee
Citrus shared
100%
80%
Woody shared
57%
85%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
70%
65%
60%
Aromatic shared
56%
55%
52%

Performance

Play Zurich
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Zurich

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Vetiver-citrus-pepper versatile spring through autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Office signature, casual, formal evening.

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, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Play EDT
Zurich EDP
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