Fragrances inspired by Givenchy Play Intense Eau de Parfum
The original
Givenchy Play Intense
Givenchy
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Tonka Bean, Bergamot, Mandarin
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Coffee, Amyris, Bergamot
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Vetiver, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds amyris and labdanum, drops akigalawood and bitter orange
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Coffee, Bergamot, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and ambroxan, drops amyris and labdanum
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amyris and coffee, drops grapefruit and iris
What they share
Shares 4 of its 19 notes, including Bergamot, Mandarin, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds bay leaf and benzoin, drops amyris and coffee
What they share
Shares 4 of its 15 notes, including Coffee, Bergamot, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and ambroxan, drops amyris and labdanum
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops amyris and coffee
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.