Play
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Incident Diplomatique
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
This is a serious, sophisticated vetiver and patchouli bomb for grown-ups. It's divisive, with some hailing it a masterpiece for its unique blend of dirty earthiness and fresh spice, while others find it too challenging or simply 'chocolatey vetiver'. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 27% | 26% |
| Floral | 5% | 1% |
| Fruity | 4% | 6% |
| Green | 5% | 3% |
| Sweet | 11% | 20% |
| Warm | 13% | 10% |
| Woody | 25% | 34% |
| Earthy | 28% | 28% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 12% | 8% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its formal leaning accords and the 'boss scent' comments from reviewers make it suitable for formal occasions and dates. While some wear it to the office, its distinct, mature character makes it less ideal for casual or sporty settings where a lighter touch is often preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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