Givenchy 2008 EDP

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Givenchy Play Intense

by Émilie Coppermann , Lucas Sieuzac

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Givenchy Givenchy Play Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Émilie Coppermann and Lucas Sieuzac. Givenchy Play Intense opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Amyris, Pink Pepper, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Labdanum. Givenchy's Givenchy Play Intense carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Givenchy Play Intense is a cult classic that vanished too soon, leaving a trail of devoted fans and a fierce aftermarket for this coffee and tonka masterpiece. It's truly a love-it-or-mourn-it scent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
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Givenchy Play Intense Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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
Also Works:
Formal

Givenchy Play Intense is too rich and sensual for the office, but its intimate projection makes it perfect for dates. It excels in casual, cooler weather settings and can work for formal events if applied lightly.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a fleeting citrus zing, quickly moving into a rich heart of creamy coffee and warming pink pepper, balanced by the balsamic woody tones of amyris. The dry down is a seductive embrace of tonka bean, earthy patchouli, and smoky vetiver, wrapping you in deep, sweet warmth that lingers for ages. It's a delectable Gourmand with a sophisticated grown-up edge.

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