Playboy 2023 EDT

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Keep it Real

by Nelly Hachem-Ruiz

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Playboy Keep it Real is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Nelly Hachem-Ruiz. Keep it Real opens with Blueberry, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Hibiscus, Jasmine, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Playboy's Keep it Real carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Keep it Real is an absolute crowd-pleaser for those who love their scents juicy and sweet. It's a fun, uncomplicated fragrance that doesn't try too hard, offering a burst of fruity joy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
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Keep it Real Eau de Toilette 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
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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, fruity and floral accords make it ideal for casual wear and even light sport activities. While not overpowering, the sweetness might be a bit much for very formal settings or a conservative office environment, but it would work for a relaxed daytime date.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 biting into a perfectly ripe blueberry or a zesty mandarin, that's your vibrant opening. The initial fruity punch mellows into a cheerful floral heart where jasmine and peony intertwine with the exotic blush of hibiscus. It eventually settles into a soft, creamy base of sandalwood, sweet vanilla, and a whisper of musk, keeping the whole experience light and airy. It's a modern, easy-to-wear scent for bright, sunny days.

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Where to buy

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