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Givenchy Play Intense by Givenchy

Givenchy· 2008· Eau de Cologne

Givenchy Play Intense

8.42.7KTypically ~$100

Mostly mandarin orange and bergamot, warmed by tonka bean. Best in fall, made for dates.

GourmandSpicyWoodyFreshOriental

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin Orange Bergamot

Heart notes

Coffee Pink Pepper Amyris

Base notes

Tonka Bean Patchouli Vetyver

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

94%

Spring

66%

Summer

52%

Fall

100%

Day

85%

Night

100%

Where

Office

80%

Casual

97%

Date

100%

Club

76%

Formal

80%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillagemoderate

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Sport

47%