Fragrances inspired by Play Eau de Toilette
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Active by Perfume Parlour is a near-perfect dupe of the discontinued Givenchy Play, but with a twist - its longevity is far superior.
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Amyris, Bergamot, Grapefruit
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Active when
You are seeking the original, vintage Givenchy Play scent.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Grapefruit, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amyris and bitter orange, drops cedar and oakmoss
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds cardamom and juniper, drops amyris and bitter orange
What they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds cedar, drops amyris and bitter orange
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Amyris, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds bergamot and bitter orange, drops citrus and floral notes
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Grapefruit, Bitter Orange, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds pink pepper and virginia cedarwood, drops amyris and bergamot
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Patchouli, Mandarin, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds nutmeg and sandalwood, drops amyris and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Pepper, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds cardamom and orange blossom, drops amyris and bitter orange
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Givenchy. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.