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Play by Givenchy — notes
Bitter orange and grapefruit are sharp and bright, over amyris and vetiver. Citrus, woody and a little earthy.
- House
- Givenchy
- Concentration
- Eau de toilette
- Scento family
- Wood & Root
Notes
Notes as published by Macy's, checked 20 October 2026.
Scento family
Wood & Root. Dry, creamy or earthy woods and roots: cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss.
Secondary: Sunlit Citrus. Led by citrus peel and zest: bright, sparkling, cologne-clean openings that read as light and quick.
Scento reads it as a spring, summer and autumn scent for day and evening wear.
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About Givenchy
French couture house with elegant florals and fresh modern woods.
Questions
What does Play smell like?
Bitter orange and grapefruit are sharp and bright, over amyris and vetiver. Citrus, woody and a little earthy. Its character reads citrusy, woody, fresh and earthy.
What are the top notes of Play?
The top notes of Play by Givenchy are bitter orange and grapefruit. The heart opens to amyris, and the base rests on vetiver. Notes as published by Macy's.
What family is Play?
Scento places Play in the Wood & Root family. Dry, creamy or earthy woods and roots: cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss. Its secondary family is Sunlit Citrus: led by citrus peel and zest: bright, sparkling, cologne-clean openings that read as light and quick.
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