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Givenchy Play Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Givenchy Play Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Givenchy Play Intense EDP
Givenchy Play Intense is a cult classic that vanished too soon, leaving a trail of devoted fans and a fierce aftermarket for this coffee and tonka masterpiece. It's truly a love-it-or-mourn-it scent.
Acquired
Our Verdict - GI305 - GI-vency Play Intense EDP
Follows Givenchy Play Intense's amber-fougere formula closely, though the tonka-labdanum base is thinner and less richly resinous than the original's warm signature.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Givenchy Play Intense EDP
GI305 - GI-vency Play Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 52% vs 52%
Bergamot 47% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Coffee 44% vs 39%
Pink Pepper 31% vs 32%
Amyris 23% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 37% vs 30%
Patchouli 23% vs 24%
Vetiver 19% vs 22%
Labdanum 19% vs 22%

Accords

Givenchy Play Intense GI305 - GI-vency Play Intense
100%
Coffee
55%
81%
Woody
45%
79%
Aromatic
45%
78%
Amber
70%
76%
Vanilla
70%
Citrus
70%
Sweet
57%
Patchouli
Coffee shared
100%
55%
Woody shared
81%
45%
Aromatic shared
79%
45%
Amber shared
78%
70%
76%
70%
70%
57%

Performance

Givenchy Play Intense GI305 - GI-vency Play Intense
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Givenchy Play Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Givenchy Play Intense is too rich and sensual for the office, but its intimate projection makes it perfect for dates. It excels in casual, cooler weather settings and can work for formal events if applied lightly.

GI305 - GI-vency Play Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A warm amber-coffee scent that suits cold-weather wear.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Warm and bold enough for dates and casual wear, with reasonable formal appeal.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, coffee, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Givenchy Play Intense EDP
GI305 - GI-vency Play Intense EDP
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