Playboy 2013 EDT

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Play It Pin Up

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Playboy Play It Pin Up is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013. Play It Pin Up opens with Bergamot, Peach, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Star Jasmine, Rose, and Cotton Candy, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Benzoin, and Praline. Playboy's Play It Pin Up carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a divisive but budget-friendly sweet treat. Some find it a synthetic mess, others a hidden gem that smells far more expensive than it is. Expect a playful, sweet experience with a noticeable patchouli twist.
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  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Bold
  • Youthful
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Play It Pin Up 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile for daytime casual wear, with some finding it suitable for the office if applied sparingly. While its playful sweetness makes it suitable for a date, it's generally too informal for formal events.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Play It Pin Up opens with a bright, juicy burst of peach and pineapple, quickly joined by the playful, sugary warmth of cotton candy. As it settles, a prominent patchouli note emerges, adding an earthy depth that keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying. The base eventually dries down to a cozy blend of sandalwood and a hint of praline, creating a soft, slightly gourmand finish.

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