The Brilliant Game by Davidoff
Men 2014
Description
The Brilliant Game by Davidoff is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2014, the nose behind this composition is Jacques Huclier. The top notes reveal Campari, red berries, vermouth, bitter orange, lemon and helichrysum; the heart unfolds with cedar and orange blossom; while the base notes close the olfactory pyramid with tonka bean, caramel, coumarin and hay.
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Key notes
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Top
Campari
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Heart
cedar
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Base
tonka bean
Community
337 votes
- Positive 79%
- Negative 11%
- Neutral 9.8%
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Leading answer I own it
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Season
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Time of day
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About The Brilliant Game
The Brilliant Game by Davidoff is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2014, the nose behind this composition is Jacques Huclier. The top notes reveal Campari, red berries, vermouth, bitter orange, lemon and helichrysum; the heart unfolds with cedar and orange blossom; while the base notes close the olfactory pyramid with tonka bean, caramel, coumarin and hay.
Drinks Fruits, vegetables and nuts Green, herbal and fougère Woods and mosses White flowers Spices Sweet and gourmand
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
202 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
238 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
103 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
98 votes
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lalo
It’s a perfume wonder; I was amazed at the first spray with that fascinating aroma. It’s a true delight for the olfactory senses: at first, it smells of sweet orange with a hint of vermouth that dominates the fragrance. Then it fades slightly, almost to skin-level, giving way to an exquisite scent of caramelised citrus fruits. Fixation and trail are average, but if you overapply (as I always do), it lasts all day. It’s one of my favourites so far and I’ll buy another bottle before this one runs out.
william aguirre
It caught me by surprise, as its sibling, The Game, had won me over with that soapy, aromatic touch, with a sweetness that doesn’t cut. The Brilliant Game is sweeter, red-fruitier, very Polo Red style, but with much more punch; the first few minutes are intense, but let it dry down, it’s a better option than One Million, with less spice and cinnamon, more fruity, and a hint of liquor. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 7, Projection: 8, Value: 10.
william aguirre
It caught me by surprise. I loved its sibling, The Game, with that soapy, aromatic touch, but The Brilliant Game is sweeter, red-fruitier, very Polo Red style but with much more punch. The first few minutes are intense, but let it dry down; it’s a better option than One Million, with less spice and cinnamon, more fruity, and a hint of liquor. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 7, Projection: 8, Value: 10.
Juando
It’s a mix of Polo Red and Joop Homme Wild. Juvenile, overly sweet, and too synthetic for my nose; in the end, it gives me a headache. Performance: 4-5 hours of longevity with mediocre projection. To be fair, the price is in its favour, but that’s about all.
Juando
It’s a mix of Polo Red and Joop Homme Wild. Juvenile, overly sweet, and too synthetic for my nose, it ends up giving me a headache. Performance: 4-5 hours of longevity with mediocre projection. To be fair, the price is in its favour, but that’s about all.
Koba
I bought it for those sweet, citrusy liquor notes and, luckily, it hasn’t disappointed. The only downside is it’s 95% identical to my Armaf Extreme Warrior, so owning both feels redundant.
Tulo
It’s a total gem! Nothing like One Million, I found it very similar to Invictus Victory Elixir and super cheap.
Tulo
It’s a real gem, nothing like One Million. Smells like Invictus Victory Elixir and it’s super cheap too. 👌
senangus
Smells very much like One Million and its thousands of clones.