Givenchy 2013 EDP

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Play in the City for Her

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Givenchy Play in the City for Her is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Play in the City for Her opens with Red Fruits and Licorice, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Amyris, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Givenchy's Play in the City for Her carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a bit of a damp squib, honestly. Despite a promising note list, the consensus is clear: it's generic, barely there, and not worth the bother. A fleeting whisper of red berries and liquorice, then poof, it's gone.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
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Play in the City for Her Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Fruits55%
Licorice45%
Heartas listed
Amyris42%
Tiare Flower30%
Iris29%
Baseas listed
Vanilla38%
Musk31%
Sandalwood31%

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:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its extremely poor longevity and sillage make it unsuitable for most formal or date occasions where you'd want to be noticed. However, its understated nature is quite fitting for casual wear or even an office environment where a strong scent is often unwelcome.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Imagine a fleeting whisper of candied red berries, quickly followed by a shy, almost elusive hint of liquorice. This opening soon gives way to a soft, powdery heart of iris and creamy tiare flower, gently grounded by amyris. The dry down is a barely-there caress of soft vanilla, musky undertones, and a touch of warm sandalwood, leaving a rather subtle, skin-close impression that fades all too quickly.

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