Davidoff 2014 EDT

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The Brilliant Game

by Jacques Huclier

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Davidoff The Brilliant Game is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Jacques Huclier. The Brilliant Game opens with Red Fruits, Lemon, Bitter Orange, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean, Hay, Coumarin, and Caramel. Davidoff's The Brilliant Game carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a budget boozy-sweet affair for those who like a familiar scent profile but don't want to break the bank. It's affordable, generally pleasing, but don't expect groundbreaking performance. Many will like it, but few will be truly wowed.
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  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
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The Brilliant Game Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and boozy nature, combined with moderate projection and longevity, makes it best suited for dates and casual evening wear. It's generally too playful and strong for a typical office environment and lacks the gravitas for formal events or the freshness for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

The Brilliant Game kicks off with a spirited, boozy red berry and bitter orange cocktail, livened by a touch of clary sage and lemon. It settles quickly into a warm, inviting heart of cedar and orange blossom, soon joined by a generous helping of caramel. The dry down is all about sweet warmth - a creamy tonka bean, infused with hints of earthy hay and deep caramel, creating a comforting, slightly gourmand finish.

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