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Play Intense by Givenchy

Givenchy· 2008· Eau de Toilette

Play Intense

7.8242Typically ~$85

Bergamot at first spray; tonka bean is what stays on skin. Best in fall, made for dates.

SweetGourmandSpicyWoodyOriental

Perfumer: Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann, Lucas Sieuzac

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Mandarin orange

Heart notes

Coffee blossom Amyris Pink pepper

Base notes

Tonka bean Labdanum Patchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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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

93%

Spring

62%

Summer

47%

Fall

100%

Day

81%

Night

100%

Where

Office

74%

Casual

90%

Date

100%

Club

73%

Formal

78%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

38%