
Play Intense
Play Intense by Givenchy was launched in 2008, a sweet & gourmand fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by coffee, warm spicy and woody. Key notes: Coffee, Pink Pepper and Amyris.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | coffee, warm spicy, woody |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Coffee, Pink Pepper, Amyris |
| Community rating | 4.23/5 from 2,839 votes |
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
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About this fragrance
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Givenchy Play Men (2008) is an Oriental Fougere built around a striking coffee note, backed by warm spice and woods. The opening is bright and citrusy, with mandarin orange and bergamot, before the heart unfolds: coffee, pink pepper, and amyris create a roasted, slightly peppery, woody core. The base settles into tonka bean, patchouli, vetiver, and French labdanum, giving a sweet, earthy, resinous finish. This is a scent that feels both energetic and grounded, with coffee and warm spicy accords dominating (100% and 99% respectively), supported by woody, aromatic, amber, and vanilla facets.
Collectors who appreciate gourmand-leaning fougeres with a coffee twist will find this compelling. It suits men who want a versatile fragrance for evening wear or cooler months, though it can work year-round. The coffee note is unmistakable but never cloying, balanced by the freshness of the top and the depth of the base. If you enjoy scents like Rochas Man or Mugler A*Men, this is a worthy addition. As a discontinued release, it's increasingly hard to find, making it a solid acquisition for those who value distinctive, well-blended compositions.
中文簡介
Givenchy Play Men(2008)係一款東方馥奇香水,以咖啡為主調,配合溫暖香料同木質。前調係明亮嘅柑橘,有橘子同佛手柑;中調係咖啡、粉紅胡椒同阿米香樹,帶出烘焙、微辣同木質核心;基調係零陵香豆、廣藿香、香根草同法國岩薔薇,散發甜、土質同樹脂感。咖啡同溫暖香料 accord 分別高達 100% 同 99%,再加上木質、芳香、琥珀同雲呢拿,層次豐富。
呢支香適合鍾意美食調馥奇嘅男士,尤其係夜晚或涼爽季節使用,全年都駕馭到。咖啡味突出但唔會膩,前調嘅清新同基調嘅深度平衡得啱啱好。如果你鍾意 Rochas Man 或 Mugler A*Men,呢支值得一試。由於已經停產,越嚟越難搵,對收藏家嚟講係一件有特色嘅好物。
Reference data
| House | Givenchy |
|---|---|
| Name | Play Intense |
| Launched | 2008 |
| Marketed as | For men |
| Dominant family | Sweet & Gourmand |
| Notes recorded | 9 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in Play Intense?
Play Intense by Givenchy: top notes are Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; heart notes are Coffee, Pink Pepper and Amyris; base notes are Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vetyver and French Labdanum.
What accords does Play Intense have?
The dominant accords recorded for Play Intense are coffee (100.0%); warm spicy (98.6%); woody (80.8%); aromatic (78.8%); amber (78.4%).
When was Play Intense launched?
Play Intense by Givenchy was first released in 2008.
What does Play Intense smell like?
Play Intense is recorded as a sweet & gourmand fragrance, centred on Coffee, Pink Pepper and Amyris.
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