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Play Eau de Toilette bottle Play EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2008 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Legend Eau de Parfum bottle Legend 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 - Legend EDP
This is a serious clone of Terre d'Hermès that's causing a stir. Some swear it's identical, even superior, while others feel it's a flatter, less complex imitation. Either way, for the price, it’s a cracking deal.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 27% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 51% vs 34%
Patchouli 48% vs 18%

Accords

Play Legend
100%
Citrus
100%
66%
Fresh Spicy
97%
57%
Woody
92%
56%
Aromatic
86%
58%
Warm Spicy
58%
Earthy
57%
52%
Coffee
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
97%
Woody shared
57%
92%
Aromatic shared
56%
86%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
58%
57%
52%

Performance

Play Legend
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.

Legend

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh and woody profile makes it versatile for most daytime occasions, including the office and casual wear. While some report strong performance, conflicting reviews suggest a lighter hand might be needed for formal events or close-quarter dates.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Play EDT
Legend EDP
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