Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette
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Side by side
Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette vs. Hugo Red
Is Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette better than Hugo Red?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Black PepperGrapefruit
citruswoodyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette and Hugo Red?
| Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette | Hugo Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2008 | 2013 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann, Lucas Sieuzac | — |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette and Hugo Red smell?
Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Coffee
Warm Spicy
Hugo Red
Fruity
Sweet
Citrus
Green
Metallic
Aromatic
Amber
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette and Hugo Red share?
Top
Bitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
GrapefruitPink PepperGalbanum
Heart
Coffee BlossomBlack PepperAmyrisTobacco Blossom
Metallic NotesPineapple
Base
VetiverPatchouli
Tonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Grapefruit
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Pink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette and Hugo Red work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette or Hugo Red?
| Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette | Hugo Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette and Hugo Red?
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
Metal and rhubarb shouldn't pair. But they do, chrome opening, tart rhubarb cutting through, tonka softening by the end. Confident without being loud.Hugo Red
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