How it smells
It smells mostly warm spicy and woody. Mandarin orange and galbanum at the top, cinnamon and anise in the middle and cognac and tonka bean at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
London 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
About Playboy London EDT
London EDT comes from Playboy. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Signature has more depth.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by woody and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and woody smells and notes like cinnamon and cognac. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, saffron and Virginia cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
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How long London stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Signature and Prada Amber last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cognac and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far London spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Signature spreads further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
London dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Signature (3 shared notes), Prada Amber (3 shared notes), Diesel Plus Plus Masculine (4 shared notes) and Jaguar (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is London expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €13 in Europe.
When did London come out?
It came out in 2011.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.