Playboy VIP for Him by Playboy

Before I could afford Dior, Chanel, or Guerlain, I bought cheap perfumes based purely on how they smelled. Playboy VIP for him reminded me of Britney’s Fantasy, but tailored for men; though a woman could wear it too. It has a very prominent white chocolate note (my absolute favourite), making it super creamy, with tonka bean, rum, red apple, lavender, and sandalwood. This is the old version, complete with its box and deodorant; nowadays it comes individually in a clear bottle. It lasts 4/5 hours and leaves a trail. I use it in winter, at night after a shower; its sweetness is deeply relaxing. It’s economical, around 6€/100ml on sites like Druni, although I picked up the old version at a local chemist. It lasts longer than you’d expect for something so short-lived.

It’s a very sweet fragrance; unlike other Playboys or ones in the same price range, it doesn’t smell artificial at all, which surprised me quite a bit. I didn’t think I’d like it so much, despite the fact that the reissue bottle lacks appeal. White chocolate dominates, with rum, tonka bean, apple, sarsaparilla (which I adore), and lavender in the background. It’s ideal for cold climates, suits informal wear, though it wouldn’t go amiss with semi-formal attire. It lasts 6 to 8 hours with a moderate trail. I bought it in Mexico for under 10 dollars and they even gave me a deodorant.

It has a very pleasant, sweet but not cloying, modern aroma. The note that dominates for me is white chocolate, with vanilla in the background. It was a blind buy; the only thing I dislike is that its longevity is poor—it lasts about two hours, and after that, it’s almost imperceptible, with a very weak trail. It’s an excellent scent, a pity it’s of such low quality. I would have liked it to last longer and would happily pay more for it. But in the end, I have it now, and I think I’ll use it for the gym, as it lasts just long enough for my time there.

I had to try it to see if it was worth the price, and honestly, I loved it. I was looking for something sweet, and Playboy Vip delivers; it smells of white chocolate. Although I didn’t notice it at first, after 15 minutes it was hitting me hard. By an hour in, you can also detect juicy apples. The longevity is moderate, as is the trail. I agree with @Kirtash; I think it’s the male version of Fantasy, and for the price, there’s no competition. I’d give it an 8/10.

It’s an economical cologne, typical for teenagers or young lads (like all the Playboy ones). Within the brand, it offers an interesting sweetness, although at times it gets cloying, but it’s decent. I think it’s a valid option to try out for the price, but you need to be clear about what you’re getting with the Playboys.

I’m a woman and to be honest, I like it 😅. It smells slightly musky on my skin, has good longevity and projection. I never thought such an affordable scent could smell like a luxury perfume; I absolutely love it. It’s a great everyday fragrance, lasts well, and all my friends enjoy it too.

It lasted incredibly long; quite a surprise when I bought it. I didn’t expect Playboy to have something like this. Very original, with the white chocolate note lingering throughout, and I also detected vanilla (probably tonka bean).

Cloying. It smells very alcoholic to me, like a bonbon with liquor inside. It seems too feminine to me. It will end up as an air freshener or in the bin. It’s not worth it, even at 5 euros.

Cheap, pleasant, and lasts about 5 hours, which isn’t bad for 7 euros. The only thing I can criticise is that it stays close to the skin. For everything else, highly recommended.

Cloying. It smells very alcoholic to me, like a liquor-soaked bonbon. It feels too feminine. It’ll end up as an air freshener or in the bin. Not worth it, even at 5€.

I gifted it to my father for daily use, along with the gel and deodorant. I really like how it smells; it’s sweet and the white chocolate is noticeable.

Sweet, synthetic, extremely cloying and lacking personality. Fragrance 5/10, trail 4/10, longevity 3/10.

Smells sweet like popcorn, surprisingly for a Playboy fragrance.

Excellent value for money.