Playboy 2008 EDC

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Playboy Malibu

by John Gamba

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Playboy Playboy Malibu is a Cologne launched in 2008, created by John Gamba. Playboy Malibu opens with Green Notes, Citrus, Neroli, and Apple, settles into a heart of Virginia Cedarwood, Jasmine, Iris, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Playboy's Playboy Malibu carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This cheapie is a surprisingly big hit, a 'your skin but better' type of summer scent. It's got fans for its clean, fresh vibe, but be prepared to re-spray because the performance is definitely on the weak side.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
  • Subtle
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Playboy Malibu Cologne 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, light profile makes it ideal for casual wear, sports, and even the office where a subtle scent is preferred. The weak longevity and sillage mean it won't overpower, but also require frequent reapplication for longer events like dates or formal occasions.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Opening with a bright burst of green notes, zesty citrus, and crisp apple, Malibu quickly settles into a clean, aquatic heart. Delicate jasmine and iris provide a soft, airy floral touch, underpinned by the woody earthiness of Virginia cedarwood. The dry-down reveals a smooth blend of cashmere wood and creamy sandalwood, softened by a hint of tonka bean and a clean musk finish.

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