Play Eau de Toilette vs Active Eau de Parfum

Play

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2008	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

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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 - Active Eau de Parfum

A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Givenchy Play (2008) - the bitter-orange and coffee fougere by Dominique Ropion that became Justin Timberlake's quiet hit, here translated into a four-citrus opening over coffee, pepper, and a vetiver-patchouli close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime casual and office wear.

Scent Profile

Citrus	27%	90%
Floral	5%	10%
Fruity	4%	40%
Green	5%	30%
Sweet	11%	35%
Warm	13%	55%
Woody	25%	60%
Earthy	28%	55%
Animalic	0%	10%
Fresh	12%	80%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Play EdT

Active EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bitter Orange 27% vs 32%

Grapefruit 27% vs 27%

Bergamot 22% vs 22%

Mandarin 22% vs 17%

Shared Notes

Coffee 32% vs 34%

Pepper 29% vs 27%

Amyris 19% vs 21%

Tobacco Blossom 17% vs 16%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 51% vs 58%

Patchouli 48% vs 41%

Accords

Play Eau de Toilette Active Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

95%

66%

Fresh Spicy

80%

58%

Warm Spicy

70%

57%

Woody

65%

56%

Aromatic

55%

52%

Coffee

50%

Citrus shared

100%

95%

Fresh Spicy shared

66%

80%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

70%

Woody shared

57%

65%

Aromatic shared

56%

55%

Coffee shared

52%

50%

Performance

Play Eau de Toilette Active Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

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.

Active Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The bitter-orange and grapefruit opening lands brightest in spring and early summer; the coffee-pepper-vetiver heart and base give it autumn carry too. Less suited to deep winter where the citrus fades faster.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

A clean unisex citrus-coffee with intimate sillage is a natural fit for casual day wear and office; the coffee depth makes it work for daytime dates. Lacks the gravitas or trail for formal evenings.