The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and fresh spicy. It opens with bitter orange and grapefruit, moves to coffee and pepper and dries down to vetyver and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Play notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Givenchy Play EDT
Givenchy is the house behind Play EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Will people notice Play?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums De Marly Layton spreads further.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh spicy and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh spicy smells and notes like coffee and vetyver. Less obvious notes include bergamot and amyris. Perfume fans rate it 4.10 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €377, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Ralph Lauren Polo Red Extreme and Parfums De Marly Layton.
When in the day to wear Play
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
More from Givenchy
This house has 72 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Gentleman Reserve Privee, Gentleman and Gentleman Boisee.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2012 and 2013.
If you like Play, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Ralph Lauren Polo Red Extreme (5 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Layton (4 shared notes), Jaguar (4 shared notes) and Parfums De Marly Sedley (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Parfums De Marly Sedley starts from €133.
More questions
When did Play come out?
It came out in 2008.
How long does Play last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.