Givenchy Play Intense

Givenchy · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 2008

≈ $70 · 100ml · approx. retail

Play Intense is the darker, woodsier counterpart to Givenchy Play, deepening the coffee accord with tonka, labdanum and patchouli for a warm balsamic-fougère feel. Created by Emilie Coppermann and Lucas Sieuzac, it is richer and more nocturnal than the citrusy original.

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The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningDaily

Perfumer

Lucas Sieuzac

French · 6 in collection

Perfumer associated with Amouage's modern era.

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Emilie Coppermann

French · 4 in collection

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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