Oblique Play by Givenchy
Men Women 2000
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Description
Oblique Play by Givenchy is a fruity floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2000, this composition was created by perfumers Jean-Claude Delville and Pascal Gaurin. In its opening, the top notes unfold a vibrant citrus accord with lemon, sour lime, bergamot, and gardenia. The heart of the fragrance reveals a gourmand and spicy touch thanks to praline, white…
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Key notes
- Top lemon
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Heart
praline
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Base
sandalwood
Community
401 votes
- Positive 84%
- Negative 14%
- Neutral 1.7%
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In the collection
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Season
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Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Oblique Play
Oblique Play by Givenchy is a fruity floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2000, this composition was created by perfumers Jean-Claude Delville and Pascal Gaurin. In its opening, the top notes unfold a vibrant citrus accord with lemon, sour lime, bergamot, and gardenia. The heart of the fragrance reveals a gourmand and spicy touch thanks to praline, white pepper, and rose. To finish, the base notes offer a warm and silky foundation of sandalwood and white musk.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
89 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
118 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
42 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
33 votes
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Community reviews
3 reviews
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The moment I smelled it, I was instantly hooked. A super fresh citrus opening that gives way to sweet floral notes—the magic of this perfume. It’s a wonder in hot days and at night. Although it’s been discontinued for years, I managed to grab four refills last year, two with their original boxes. 😃
My mother used to wear this in the 90s and it smelled fantastic. Very fresh, citrusy, clean with a lovely sweetness and good longevity on the skin. I absolutely loved wearing it, but it’s no longer available. The bottle was striking and modern, and the perfume came in glass refill bottles that you could easily remove and replace.
It starts with an intense lemon (which dominates from start to finish) and bergamot… then, after just two minutes, the gardenia explodes. The rose and praline blend with the sandalwood to give it that sweet, fruity-floral touch. Longevity is around 6 hours, with a noticeable yet non-intrusive trail. Amizcle fixes everything to the skin. Ideal for daily daytime wear and works well in warm climates.