Playboy 2011 EDT

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London

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Playboy London is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. London opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Myrtle, Anise, Green Notes, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Cognac, Virginia Cedarwood, and Tonka Bean. Playboy's London carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This cheapie is surprisingly divisive. Some rave it's a dead ringer for a much pricier designer scent, boasting a unique, sexy vibe. Others are put off by a 'soapy' or 'moldy laundry' aroma, calling it generic and juvenile. Love it or hate it, it's certainly a talking point.
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  • Warm
  • Spicy
  • Boozy
  • Sweet
  • Casual
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London 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity, combined with its pleasant, non-offensive character, make it suitable for casual wear and dates. While some reviews mention it for the office, its sweet and boozy nature might be too much for formal settings, and it's not ideal for sport due to its lack of freshness.

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

London opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and grapefruit, quickly joined by an intriguing, verdant galbanum. The heart introduces a warm, spicy blend of cinnamon and anise, balanced by green notes, before settling into a rich, boozy base of cognac, tonka bean, and Virginia cedarwood. The overall effect is a sweet, warm, and subtly spicy aroma with a creamy undertone.

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