Playboy 2011 EDT

F ££ Statement

Play It Rock

by Guillaume Flavigny

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Playboy Play It Rock is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Guillaume Flavigny. Play It Rock opens with Candy Apple, Blood Orange, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Passion Flower, Orange Blossom, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Ebony, Leather, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Playboy's Play It Rock carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, intriguing, and surprisingly sophisticated for its price point. It's a sweet, spicy chameleon that some adore as a dupe for high-end fragrances, while others find it a cloying misstep.
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  • Bold
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Sweet
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Play It Rock 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile, but the sweeter, more sensual notes lend themselves better to casual and date settings. Some find it a little too 'naughty' for formal or office wear, though it can be toned down for daytime.

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

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

Opens with a vibrant burst of candy apple and blood orange, a playful sweetness that quickly deepens. Saffron adds an unexpected spicy warmth, leading into a heart of passion flower and orange blossom. The dry down reveals a seductive blend of ebony and leather, softened by a creamy vanilla and earthy patchouli. It's a journey from fruity zest to a surprisingly dark, sensual base.

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