Givenchy 2012 EDT

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Play Sport

by Émilie Coppermann , Lucas Sieuzac

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Givenchy Play Sport is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Émilie Coppermann and Lucas Sieuzac. Play Sport opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Ginger, and Mint, settles into a heart of Amyris and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk. Givenchy's Play Sport carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Givenchy Play Sport is a real 'love it or hate it' fragrance with a fiercely divided crowd. Many dismiss it as a generic, fleeting citrus cleaner, while its ardent fans praise its clean, refreshing aura, especially for active wear. If you can get past the lacklustre performance for what you pay, you might just find a hidden gem.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Soft
  • Youthful
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Play Sport Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon29%
Bergamot25%
Ginger23%
Mint22%
Heartas listed
Amyris56%
Pepper44%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, citrusy profile makes it ideal for casual and sport settings, where longevity and projection are less crucial. The weak performance and subtle sillage prevent it from being suitable for formal events or impactful dates, but it's acceptable for a warm-weather office environment if sprayed 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 brisk morning jog - that's Play Sport. It bursts open with a sharp, invigorating hit of lemon and bergamot, brightened by a cool, clean mint. A zing of ginger gives it an energetic, spicy kick before settling into a soft, musky base. The woody amyris adds a subtle depth, preventing it from being just another fleeting freshie. It aims for a transparent, 'just showered' feel.

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