London by Playboy
Men 2011
Description
London by Playboy is a spicy aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2011, this composition features mandarin, galbanum and grapefruit in the top notes. The heart unfolds with cinnamon, anise, saffron, opoponax, green notes and myrtle, while the base rests on cognac, tonka bean and Virginia cedar.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
585 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
291 votes
Season
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329 votes
Time of day
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197 votes
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About London
London by Playboy is a spicy aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2011, this composition features mandarin, galbanum and grapefruit in the top notes. The heart unfolds with cinnamon, anise, saffron, opoponax, green notes and myrtle, while the base rests on cognac, tonka bean and Virginia cedar.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
147 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
173 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
59 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
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13 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
For the price, one shouldn’t be too demanding; it does its job even if the spray is a bit clogged and the longevity is short. While reapplying isn’t painful, it was my first perfume purchase, and although the atomiser arrived slightly broken, I was still able to use it. If you’re looking for something economical and reliable, this is the one. Be careful when applying it as the alcohol smell is very strong, but once dry, it leaves a very fresh talc-like scent. It’s not suitable for scorching heat, but it’s quite versatile up to 27 degrees. A bit too casual and functional.
For the price, one shouldn’t be too demanding; it does its job. It’s a bit clunky and the longevity is low, though reapplying isn’t painful. It was my first fragrance purchase; although the atomiser arrived slightly broken, I was able to use it. If you’re looking for something economical and reliable, this is the right choice. Be careful when applying it as the alcohol smell is potent, but once it dries, it leaves a very fresh talc-like aroma. Not ideal for infernal heat, but very versatile up to 27 degrees. Too casual and dutiful.
It’s quite pleasant if you don’t dab it right on your nose; you need to spray just the right amount. The trail lasts well for an hour and a half or two, after which it fades considerably. It smells slightly sweet, warm and woody, reminding me of one of Tom Ford’s woody scents, but this is much softer. It’s completely masculine and suits any age. The longevity is incredible for the price, lasting six hours perfectly. I’m not a fan of woody notes, so I wouldn’t wear it myself, but for those who enjoy that aroma, they’ll love it.
Playboy Youth cologne, the quintessential teenage scent. Out of all the brand’s offerings, this was my favourite. It has decent longevity for a cologne of this type. A pleasant surprise.
Youthful Playboy cologne, very typical of teenage years. I think this is the one I liked most among the Playboy range. It has good longevity for a cologne of this type. A pleasant surprise.
A very economical fragrance with surprising performance. It’s not a beast, but for the price, it more than delivers. I’m not sure if it’s a clone as it doesn’t remind me of anything; it feels quite synthetic, but damn, the 100ml bottle doesn’t even cost eight euros. I use it when working out; it smells good and has decent performance. What more could you ask for?
Certainly a cheap fragrance, super linear. I barely tested it and it reminded me of Rochas Globe, but that lasted only a second. Afterwards, it becomes a somewhat heavy woody/spicy powder. Yes, it has more than respectable longevity for its quality-price range, around six hours on skin and a bit longer on clothes.
It is certainly a cheap fragrance and extremely linear. I barely tried it before it reminded me of Rochas Globe, but that lasted only a second. Afterward, it becomes a heavy woody/spicy powder scent. Yes, it has more than respectable longevity for its quality-price range, approximately six hours on skin and a bit longer on clothes.
Not bad; it’s an inexpensive cologne with a decent kick. I feel it could have added a touch more elegance.
Not bad. It’s an inexpensive cologne with character. I felt it added a touch of elegance.
It’s budget-friendly and doesn’t smell bad, but it’s annoyingly reminiscent of Rexona foot powder—that’s where it falls short. It has great projection and longevity; I accidentally sprayed it on my shirt in the morning, and by evening, when I got home, it was overpowering. I’d recommend it for smelling good on a shoestring budget for a long time, though it’s unpleasant to wear close up. I’ll save it for winter.
It smells exactly what it is: a cheap cologne. The citrus notes are clearest at first, followed by green accords, though the citrus never fully disappears. To me, it’s very linear, ending with a soft scent reminiscent of cedar… I wouldn’t wear it myself, but it’s the perfect complement to Playboy Ibiza, which is more suited for everyday spring wear.
It smells exactly what it is: a cheap cologne. The citrus notes are clearest at first, followed by green notes without the citrus disappearing. For me, it’s very linear, and in the end, it leaves a soft cedar scent… I wouldn’t wear it myself, but it’s the perfect complement to Playboy Ibiza, more for everyday wear in spring.