Givenchy 2010 EDP

F ££ Statement

Play For Her Intense

by Émilie Coppermann , Lucas Sieuzac

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Givenchy Play For Her Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Émilie Coppermann and Lucas Sieuzac. Play For Her Intense opens with Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, and Peach, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Amyris, Magnolia, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. Givenchy's Play For Her Intense carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Givenchy Play For Her Intense is a divisive one - some find it a unique, creamy, balsamic dream, others a 'meh' mainstream scent. If you want a playful yet grown-up Y2K vibe, this could be your discontinued holy grail.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Elegant
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Play For Her 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
Strong
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, sweet, and warm spicy profile makes it too intense for the office but perfect for dates and evening events. Reviews suggest its powerful sillage and longevity are best suited for situations where you want to be noticed, like clubbing or a fancy dinner, rather than a casual daytime outing.

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

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

A sweet, spicy, and woody concoction that opens with a peppery peach burst, quickly settling into a creamy heart of orchid and tiare flower. The base deepens with warm, inviting notes of sandalwood, patchouli, and benzoin-rich tonka bean, delivering a surprisingly sensual, almost gourmand, experience. Expect a delicious blend of sweet, dark, and floral.

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