141 community ratings

Play (Eau de Toilette)

Name: Play (Eau de Toilette)
Brand: Givenchy

Perfumer: Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann

2008MenModern

6.3/ 10

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Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The votes say daytime; the bottle to grab on your way to work.

How does it perform?

From 105 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Amyris Patchouli Mandarin orange Bitter orange Black pepper

Coffee blossom

Grapefruit Bergamot Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Play (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Mandarin orange, bitter orange, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright, fruity start. Black pepper adds spice and coffee blossom softens the sweetness, while amyris, patchouli and vetiver build a woody base. A sweet, synthetic edge runs through it.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Dunhill Icon Racing and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Intense have a close profile.