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Oblique Play by Givenchy (2000): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Givenchy/Oblique Play

Oblique Play by Givenchy

Fragrance / 2000

Oblique Play

UNISEX

8.1/ 10415 ratings

CitrusWoodyGourmand

Sweet

Oriental

Released: 2000
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Pascal Gaurin, Jean-Claude Delville

Oblique PlayGivenchy

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Praline White Pepper

Base notes

Sandalwood White Musk

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Woody

Gourmand

Sweet

Oriental

Synthetic

aromatic

fresh spicy

lactonic

rose

white floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.2 / 10

Sillage4.7 / 10

Value6.2 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day100%

Night20%

Audience skew

Male2%
Female58%
Unisex40%

By scent profile

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Mid-range

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Citrus, Woody, Sweet accords

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Ratings & reviews

Community

8.1/10

Excellent

415 ratings

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Pascal Gaurin

Pascal Gaurin is renowned for his creative flair and expertise in fragrance formulation. With a career defined

Jean-Claude Delville

Jean-Claude Delville

A master of vibrant and creative compositions, he paints with scent, crafting fragrances that dance between ra

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Oblique Play compared

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Frequently asked

What does Oblique Play by Givenchy smell like?+

Oblique Play by Givenchy features a layered composition opening with Lemon, Gardenia, and Bergamot at the top, Rose, Praline, and White Pepper at the heart, Sandalwood and White Musk in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, gourmand.

What are the notes in Oblique Play?+

Top notes: Lemon, Gardenia, and Bergamot. Heart notes: Rose, Praline, and White Pepper. Base notes: Sandalwood and White Musk.

Is Oblique Play for men or women?+

Oblique Play by Givenchy is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Oblique Play?+

Oblique Play was created by Pascal Gaurin and Jean-Claude Delville for Givenchy.

When was Oblique Play released?+

Oblique Play by Givenchy was launched in 2000.

What fragrances are similar to Oblique Play?+

Fragrances similar to Oblique Play include Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette by Givenchy, Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy by Givenchy, Eau de Givenchy (2018) by Givenchy, Play For Her by Givenchy, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Oblique Play by Givenchy is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Oblique Play was launched in 2000. Oblique Play was created by Jean Claude Delville and Pascal Gaurin. Top notes are Lemon, Bergamot and Gardenia; middle notes are Praline, White Pepper and Rose; base notes are Sandalwood and White Musk. Oblique Play by Givenchy is a floral fruity fragrance for women and men. Oblique Play was launched in 2000. The noses behind this fragrance are Jean-Claude Delville and Pascal Gaurin. Top notes are gardenia, bergamot and lemon; middle notes are white pepper, rose and praline; base notes are sandalwood and white musk.