Givenchy Play
Givenchy · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 2008
≈ $70 · 100ml · approx. retail
Givenchy Play is a citrus-woody men's fragrance opening on a juicy blend of orange, grapefruit and bergamot before a distinctive coffee-and-pepper heart over vetiver and patchouli. Composed by Emilie Coppermann and Lucas Sieuzac and fronted by Justin Timberlake, it became one of the brand's best-known 2000s masculines.
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French · 6 in collection
Perfumer associated with Amouage's modern era.
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A Parisian perfumer with a chemistry background and ISIPCA training who joined Symrise in 1998 and was elevated to Master Perfumer. A winner of the Prix François Coty, she has composed dozens of designer fragrances across houses such as Paco Rabanne, Givenchy and Carolina Herrera.
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Based on shared notes and accords — cheaper picks are flagged.
Declaration
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