Playboy 2016 EDT

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King of the Game

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Playboy King of the Game is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. King of the Game opens with Lemon, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Coffee and Apple, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Playboy's King of the Game carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Don't let the name or the price tag fool you, this cheapie is a surprisingly complex, divisive scent that tries to do a lot at once. It's a sweet, energetic mishmash of popular fragrances from the mid-2010s, loved by some for its unique blend and dismissed by others as a synthetic mess.
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  • Energetic
  • Playful
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  • Sweet
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King of the Game Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom37%
Pepper37%
Lemon26%
Heartas listed
Apple55%
Coffee45%
Baseas listed
Vanilla46%
Cedar27%
Patchouli27%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its sweet, youthful profile, make it suitable for dates and casual nights out rather than formal events or the office. Many users suggest it's a good 'clubbing' scent for younger wearers.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

King of the Game opens with a sharp, sweet hit of lemon and cardamom, spiced up with a peppery kick, almost like a boozy, energetic cocktail. This quickly transitions into a heart of crisp apple and a subtle, dark coffee note that adds an unexpected depth. The dry down is a warm, familiar blend of vanilla and patchouli, underpinned by a smooth cedar, giving it a comforting finish.

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