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    Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men vs. Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette

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    Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men vs. Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette
    Emporio Armani Diamonds for MenGivenchy Play Eau de Toilette
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20082008
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerJacques Cavallier BelletrudEmilie Bevierre-Coppermann, Lucas Sieuzac
    Best seasonSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men

    Fresh
    Woody
    Sweet
    Spicy
    Synthetic

    Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Coffee
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonSichuan Pepper
    Bitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
    Heart
    CacaoCedar
    Coffee BlossomBlack PepperAmyrisTobacco Blossom
    Base
    Guaiac WoodAmbroxanVetiver
    VetiverPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men vs. Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette
    Emporio Armani Diamonds for MenGivenchy Play Eau de Toilette
    Score3.5/53/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    Here's the thing about this one: it's appealing without being sweet. That's harder than it sounds. Most fragrances in this category fall into predictable territory, generic and forgettable.Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men
    The coffee blossom is what sets Givenchy Play apart from every other citrus fragrance in the room. It's fresh enough for morning, warm enough to wear after dark, and that transition happens naturally.Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette