Play Sport by Givenchy bottle
Givenchy

Play Sport

3.8/5 · 423 votes Masculine 2012
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity2.5/5
Sillage2.2/5
Day91
Night13
Summer100
Spring68
Fall15
Winter8
Our take

Play Sport bursts open like a chilled citrus spritz on a July morning — lemon and bergamot tangling with mint’s cool bite, all zing and no sting. There’s a whisper of ginger flower that keeps the top from feeling too straightforward, adding a faintly aromatic lift. Then the heart reveals its trick: amyris wood and pepper, dry and softly spicy, sliding the scent from bright to barely warm before settling into a clean, skin-hugging musk. It’s a fragrance that never tries to shout; its sillage and longevity are modest at best, evaporating within a couple of hours, which makes sense given its breezy intention.

This is a synthetic-fresh, unabashedly mainstream cologne — think the scent of a freshly towel-dried body after a quick outdoor shower. It suits the guy who wants a two-second spritz before heading to a daytime tennis match or a casual beachside lunch, not the one hunting for depth or projection. Skip it if you expect anything more than a polite citrusy ghost, because Play Sport evaporates faster than a confidence on a first date. Wear it in a heatwave, preferably in motion, and accept its fleeting nature as part of the charm.

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