Play It Lovely Eau de Parfum bottle Play It Lovely
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Play It Lovely
This budget-friendly fruity floral is a surprisingly pleasant, if uncomplicated, scent that's a consensus crowd-pleaser for light wear. Don't expect groundbreaking complexity or room-filling sillage, but it’s a perfectly 'lovely' everyday option, especially for the price.
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Our Verdict - Blooming Flower Gardenia
This one's a mixed bag. Some find it a delight, a lovely floral dupe. Others, however, are left with a dusty, faint aroma, making it a truly divisive scent. Proceed with caution on this one.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 10%
Floral 28% 35%
Fruity 19% 16%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 35% 41%
Warm 9% 5%
Woody 6% 5%
Earthy 13% 10%
Animalic 5% 3%
Fresh 10% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Play It Lovely EdP
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Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 30% vs 33%
Only in Play It Lovely
Tonka Bean 37% Amber 32%
Only in Blooming Flower Gardenia
Brown Sugar 67%

Accords

Play It Lovely Blooming Flower Gardenia
100%
Fruity
84%
58%
Floral
100%
77%
White Floral
99%
90%
Sweet
79%
69%
Citrus
79%
47%
Patchouli
61%
60%
Amber
60%
Fresh
52%
Tropical
60%
Lactonic
60%
55%
Tuberose
Woody
49%
46%
Vanilla
Fruity shared
100%
84%
Floral shared
58%
100%
White Floral shared
77%
99%
Sweet shared
90%
79%
Citrus shared
69%
79%
Patchouli shared
47%
61%
60%
Fresh shared
60%
52%
60%
60%
55%
49%
46%

Performance

Play It Lovely Blooming Flower Gardenia
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Play It Lovely

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and light, inoffensive character make it ideal for casual wear or the office. It's not strong enough for formal events, but fresh and clean enough for a quick spritz before light sports, though projection remains discreet.

Blooming Flower Gardenia

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its generally light and floral character makes it suitable for casual wear or even the office, where it won't overpower. However, the perceived weakness by some might limit its impact for formal events or lively dates, and it's certainly not a sport scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, White Floral accords and Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Play It Lovely
Blooming Flower Gardenia
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