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Eau de Sisley 3 Eau de Toilette bottle Eau de Sisley 3 EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2009 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
Givenchy Play Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Givenchy Play Intense EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau de Sisley 3 EDT
A radiant, sparkling citrus with a peppery zing and sheer elegance, Eau de Sisley 3 is a luminous pick-me-up that balances crisp freshness with subtle depth. Polished yet easygoing, it’s a chic signature for sunlit days.
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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

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau de Sisley 3 EDT
Givenchy Play Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 26% vs 47%
Mandarin 22% vs 52%
Only in Eau de Sisley 3
Lemon 26% Grapefruit 24%
Only in Eau de Sisley 3
Ginger 52% Osmanthus 48%
Only in Givenchy Play Intense
Coffee 44% Pink Pepper 32% Amyris 24%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 21% vs 23%
Vetiver 21% vs 19%
Only in Givenchy Play Intense
Tonka Bean 37% Labdanum 19%

Accords

Eau de Sisley 3 Givenchy Play Intense
100%
Citrus
70%
Coffee
100%
50%
Woody
81%
65%
Aromatic
79%
Amber
78%
Vanilla
76%
Sweet
70%
60%
Fresh
Patchouli
57%
35%
Fruity
30%
Floral
Citrus shared
100%
70%
100%
Woody shared
50%
81%
Aromatic shared
65%
79%
78%
76%
70%
60%
57%
35%
30%

Performance

Eau de Sisley 3 Givenchy Play Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau de Sisley 3

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The radiant citrus, fresh spice and airy character make this ideal for spring and summer, when its sparkling, breezy nature shines. It lacks the deep warmth or heft for cold weather but can work in mild fall.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its uplifting freshness and moderate projection make it perfect for office and daytime casual wear, while the crisp citrus and gentle spice offer a subtly sophisticated touch for dates. Less suited to formal or high-sweat settings.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eau de Sisley 3 EDT
Givenchy Play Intense EDP
50.00ml
100.00ml
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