The Perfume Library

VIP for Him (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Playboy · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Playboy VIP for Him is a fruity, sweet men's fragrance, with gourmand and spicy touches set against a woody base. The top opens with rum, rhubarb and bergamot, and a heart of apple, aquatic notes and lavender softens it. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and white chocolate dries down sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead. Its character reads modern and masculine. Joop! Joop! Thrill Man and Star Wars Empire Man have a close profile.

New York (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Playboy New York Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around lime, green apple and black pepper, aimed at leisure and everyday wear. It opens with aldehydes, vinyl and lime, a bright, slightly synthetic freshness. The heart adds green apple, black pepper and elemi resin, giving a fruity, spicy green touch. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the scent, while vetiver keeps that sweetness on a drier footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear. It reads modern and masculine. Rasasi Entebaa pour Homme and Zara Blue Temptation have a close profile.

Play It Sexy (2010) (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Playboy Play It Sexy is a women's Eau de Toilette that pairs a fresh, floral core with a fruity, sweet warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters suggest it across all four seasons in similar shares, with fall, winter and spring slightly ahead. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, and many as modern. The top notes of pink pepper, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange give a fresh, lightly spicy opening. The heart holds liquorice, jasmine tea and blossoms. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody softness.

Malibu

4.8

Playboy · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Playboy Malibu is a light men's fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, apple, lemon vervain, mint and neroli. In the heart, jasmine, iris, coriander and cedarwood add a floral, slightly spicy side. The base of musk, sandalwood, tonka bean and cashmere wood softens it and adds a little sweetness, with a green, synthetic edge running through. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. Nautica Nautica (Cologne) and Joop! Nightflight (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Play It Lovely (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Playboy Play It Lovely Eau de Toilette is a light women's fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a sweet, powdery floral feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure. It reads as feminine and modern. Lemon, peach and blackberry open lively and fruity. The heart fills out softly with belle de nuit flower, tuberose and orchid. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli and amber sweeten it and settle into a powdery warmth. Abaco Jamily and Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin have a close profile.

Play It Rock

6.4

Playboy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Playboy Play It Rock is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance opening with blood orange, saffron and candied apple; it has been discontinued. The opening leans on citrus and apple sweetness, with saffron adding a faintly spiced edge. At the heart, orange blossom, frangipani and passion flower bring a soft floral note. The base of ebony, tonka bean and leather dries down woody, gourmand and powdery, so the overall feel is fresh but sweet, with a slightly synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly and lean towards leisure, daily wear and nights out. Close to half of voters call it modern, and many find it feminine. Lancôme Tropiques and Christina Aguilera Secret Potion have a close profile.

Play It Spicy (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Playboy Play It Spicy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity floral that leans towards fall and spring and suits daily wear; it is classed as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads as feminine and modern. It opens with red berries, pomegranate and bellini, a fresh, citrusy, fruity start. Passion flower, tiger lily and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery floral heart. The base of vanilla, amber and sandalwood dries down sweet, woody and lightly spicy.

Hollywood (Eau de Toilette)

4.9

Playboy · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Playboy Hollywood Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and thyme, then moves through jasmine, lavender and cedarwood into a vanilla, amber and vetiver base. Hollywood's longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Half of those who voted call it masculine. The opening pairs the brightness of bergamot and mandarin orange with a spicy edge from thyme and elemi resin. In the heart, jasmine and lavender add a soft, powdery step, while cedarwood and rosewood build a woody frame. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, amber and musk, and vetiver and sandalwood leave a dry woody trail.

Berlin

5.4

Playboy · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Playboy Berlin is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that balances fruity sweetness with spice; it has a light, everyday character and has been discontinued. Both its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with orange, spices and gin. Towards the heart come cranberry, apple and geranium, giving it a fruity, green feel. In the base, moss, sandalwood and ambrette seed set a calm foundation. Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Wild Ride and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled have a close profile.

VIP for Her (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Playboy · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Playboy VIP for Her Eau de Toilette opens with orange blossom sorbet, peony and nectarine, a fresh, floral and sweet scent for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons, with spring just ahead. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, and most voters call it feminine and modern. It starts with nectarine and peony, fruity and fresh. In the heart, red fruits, candied apple and heliotrope add a sweet, slightly powdery softness. The base of musk, sandalwood and cashmeran settles it onto a woody ground. Michael Bublé By Invitation and Rihanna Nude (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

London (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Playboy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Playboy London Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, fruity and lightly sweet character, close to an everyday scent, and it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most named occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close and light. Mandarin orange, grapefruit and galbanum make a bright, green opening. The heart brings cinnamon, rose and Toscanol®, adding a spicy, floral touch. The base of cedar, brandy and tonka bean settles into a woody, sweet finish.

Super Playboy for Him (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Playboy · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Playboy Super Playboy for Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, apple and black pepper. The top pairs the brightness of bergamot with the fruity sweetness of apple, while black pepper adds a touch of spice. Lavender, cinnamon and pineapple form the heart, giving it a floral, green and aquatic feel with spice and fruit on top. Cedarwood, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Aigner Clear Day for Men and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy (Cologne) have a close profile.

Vegas

6.1

Playboy · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Playboy Vegas is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, tea and apple against jasmine and lavender; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter getting an equal, smaller share. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, though evenings get a fair number of votes too. It opens with the freshness of bergamot, the green touch of tea and the sweetness of apple. The heart turns floral and lightly spicy with jasmine, geranium and lavender, and the base of musk, tonka bean and vanilla sweetens it and closes on a powdery warmth.

Play It Wild for Her (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Playboy · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Playboy Play It Wild for Her Eau de Toilette is a citrusy, fruity feminine scent that opens with bergamot, pear and neroli and sweetens into vanilla and amber. The top notes of bergamot, pear and neroli give it a fresh start. The heart of rhubarb, orange blossom and cola holds the floral and fruity character. In the base, violet, amber and vanilla lead it into a powdery, gourmand sweetness, with a synthetic edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Light and sweet, it leans towards easy everyday wear and reads as feminine. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Otto Kern Woman have a close profile.

VIP for Him Black Edition

6.5

Playboy · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Playboy VIP for Him Black Edition is a sweet, spicy men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top is bergamot, pineapple and resins, a fruity, sweet start. Thyme, hazelnut and cinnamon in the heart push it towards a gourmand, spicy side. Leather, patchouli and woods underneath give it a woody, leathery base. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Costume National Homme and Salvatore Ferragamo Sublime Leather have a close profile.

VIP (2023)

6.9

Playboy · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Playboy VIP (2023) is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with a sweet, lightly gourmand touch. Rum comes first, and aquatic notes in the heart add a cool, watery feel. Tonka bean settles at the base with sweetness and a woody warmth, while spicy and synthetic tones round out the fresh line in the background. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these as rough. Voters lean towards daytime, leisure and evening wear, and some also pick it for the office. It is made for men. Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George and Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Sport have a close profile.

King of the Game (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Playboy · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Playboy King of the Game Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that settles into a sweet, gourmand base, suited to relaxed, casual wear. Cardamom, lemon and black pepper open it bright with a light touch of spice. In the heart, Granny Smith apple and coffee take over, turning the fruity freshness into a gourmand warmth. Cedar, vanilla and patchouli close it out on a sweet, woody note. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring and summer slightly ahead, and mostly suggest it for leisure and daily wear, though evenings and nights out work too. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium and Mugler A*Men Ultra Zest have a close profile.

Miami

5.9

Playboy · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Playboy Miami is a fresh, citrusy, green and aquatic men's fragrance, now discontinued, suited to light everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions it leans towards. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance. Green leaves, apple and bergamot give it a crisp, fruity start. The heart holds cyclamen, jasmine and rosewood, while cedarwood, musk and amber set it on a soft, woody base. A spicy touch also runs through the accords. Kappa Blue and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) share a close profile.

#generation for Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Playboy · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Playboy #generation for Him Eau de Toilette opens with pineapple, cinnamon and bergamot, a sweet, fruity and spicy fragrance for men. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by winter and fall. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, and it also suits the office and evenings. Fruity pineapple and bergamot are warmed by cinnamon. In the heart, lavender, tonka bean syrup and cashmeran soften the scent into a gourmand sweetness. Cedarwood, leather and vanilla form a woody, slightly leathery base.

Super Playboy for Her (Eau de Toilette)

5.4

Playboy · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Playboy Super Playboy for Her Eau de Toilette opens with mandarin orange, energy drink and margarita, then settles into sandalwood, amber and musk: a sweet, floral and fruity scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions mentioned most. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a light scent that stays close to the skin. It is presented as a women's fragrance. The top notes of mandarin orange, energy drink and margarita give a bright, sugary start. In the heart, freesia, strelitzia and cape gooseberry carry a floral, fruity sweetness, with a synthetic accord sharpening that sparkle. Sandalwood, amber and musk in the base soften it and give it a warm footing.

Play It Pin Up (2013)

5.2

Playboy · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Playboy Play It Pin Up is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that sets peach nectar and pineapple over jasmine and cotton candy; it has been discontinued. It opens with peach nectar, Victoria pineapple and bergamot, a fresh and juicy start. In the heart, star jasmine, cotton candy and wild rose bring a floral sweetness. The base of praliné, Siam benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood settles into a gourmand, woody ground, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, while the other seasons sit close together. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and business. Montale Wild Pears and Montale Intense Cherry have a close profile.

Ibiza

6.0

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Playboy Ibiza is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a fruity, aquatic side, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with kiwi, citrus fruits, currant and aquatic notes, giving a cool, fruity first impression. In the heart, lavender, tarragon, green notes and mugwort pull it towards a herbal feel. The base of nutmeg, tea, woods and suede leaves a sweet, spicy warmth, with floral and synthetic tones also among its accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear, with some voting for the office. Hollister Jake and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Endless Night for Him

7.0

Playboy · 2017

Citrus · Aquatic · Fruity

Playboy Endless Night for Him is a spicy, woody fragrance for men that opens on saffron, Italian lemon and Guatemala cardamom and rests on leather, cedarwood and patchouli. The opening is citrus and spice: the lemon is bright, while saffron and cardamom give it a sharp edge. In the heart, cinnamon, night-blooming jasmine and violet leaf sweeten the scent and add a powdery softness. It dries down to a woody, slightly animalic base of leather, cedar and patchouli, with the aquatic and fruity tones staying in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. With its sweet, cinnamon-tinged spice it suits cooler days and reads clearly masculine. Its profile is close to Versace Dylan Blue and Diesel Only the Brave.

AM-PM

6.0

Playboy · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Playboy AM-PM is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around ginger, sage and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close rather than leaving a heavy trail. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Ginger opens with a lively, spicy lift. Sage adds a light herbal touch in the heart, and patchouli gives an earthy depth underneath. Among the accords, the fresh, citrus and fruity sides lead, with sweetness and spice in support and a synthetic edge running through. Akro Smile and Azzaro Wanted Tonic have a close profile.