Play Eau de Parfum vs Elysium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
Play EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2024 | Year | 2017 |
| £ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Elysium Pour Homme EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
If it's good enough for Michael Jordan, it's good enough for us. Lattafa Play is a fresh, fruity charmer that's surprisingly sophisticated for its price point.
This is a seriously divisive scent. Some see it as the pinnacle of fresh, masculine luxury - a 'blue' fragrance elevated to art. Others scoff at the astronomical price, calling it an overpriced, underperforming clone that's barely distinguishable from mainstream offerings. Love it or hate it, its quality is undeniable, for those who can actually smell it.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built on fruity, citrus and fresh spicy - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and sports, while still being office-appropriate without offending. It's lively enough for a date but perhaps struggles for very formal settings given its playful character.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, luxurious, and clean profile makes it highly versatile, suitable for both office and formal events. However, its often-debated projection and sillage mean it might not cut through the casual din as effectively, and the elegance leans away from active sportswear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, green, fresh
Adds ambergris and apple, drops amber and ginger
Where to buy
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