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Play Eau de Toilette bottle Play EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2008 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Cocktail Eau de Parfum bottle Cocktail 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 - Cocktail EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Emporio Remix for Him. Built around Bergamot, Basil, Cardamom, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Emporio Remix for Him.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Play Cocktail
100%
Citrus
57%
Woody
70%
56%
Aromatic
52%
Coffee
Sweet
50%
100%
Woody shared
57%
70%
56%
52%
50%

Performance

Play Cocktail
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Cocktail

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Vetiver, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Play EDT
Cocktail EDP
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