Givenchy
Givenchy Play for Her Eau de Toilette
A 2013 floral fruity from Givenchy, with white currant and peach opening onto a powdery iris and licorice heart, finished with clean musk — playful and easy to wear.
Givenchy Play for Her Eau de Toilette is a floral fruity fragrance for women, released in 2013 as a lighter, fresher take on the original Play for Her. It's built around white currant and peach up top, moving into a powdery floral heart.
What does Play for Her smell like?
The opening is juicy and tart, with white currant and peach giving it an immediate fruity lift. The heart brings licorice and white iris together for a slightly sweet, powdery effect, with amyris adding a soft woody support underneath. Musk closes out the composition, giving the whole thing a clean, skin-close finish rather than a heavy trail.
- Top notes: White currant, peach
- Heart notes: Licorice, amyris, white iris
- Base notes: Musk
Performance and when to wear it
Play for Her is typically moderate on skin, sitting closer to the body rather than projecting strongly. It suits daytime wear and warmer months well, thanks to its fresh fruity opening, and works nicely as an office-friendly fragrance that won't overwhelm a shared space or a small meeting room.
Who is it for?
This suits women who want a fruity floral that isn't overly sweet — the licorice and iris combination gives it a slightly grown-up, powdery edge compared to more straightforward fruity scents aimed at a younger, less experienced perfume-buying market overall.
Frequently asked questions
Is Givenchy Play for Her long-lasting?+
Play for Her is typically moderate on skin. It's a lighter, close-wearing fragrance, so the fruity top notes and powdery iris heart are most noticeable in the first few hours after application before settling into a soft musk.
Is Play for Her for men or women?+
Play for Her is formulated and marketed as a women's fragrance. Givenchy also makes a separate Play range for men, built around its own, different set of notes and character.
Which size should I buy?+
It's available here as a 75ml Eau de Toilette, a good everyday size given the fragrance's lighter, close-to-skin performance and its suitability for daytime reapplication.
At a glance
Play for Her by Givenchy — Floral – Floral Fruity. Launched 2013. Price in South Africa: R2375. Best for: garden party, casual hangout, spring, summer.
- Scent profile
- Floral – Floral Fruity
- Launched
- 2013
- Price in South Africa
- R2375
- Gender
- Feminine
- Best for
- Garden Party, Casual Hangout, Spring, Summer
Main Accords
Fragrance Pyramid
How this scent unfolds on your skin
Community Opinions
Wear It When
Garden Party
“Blooming hedgerows, pastel dresses, and sunlight warming bare shoulders.”
Casual Hangout
“Farmers markets, gallery walks, and Saturday-afternoon spontaneity.”
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This Scent Is For
Graceful by day, captivating by evening.
Scent Mood
Peak season: 🌸 Spring (70%)
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Layering Tip
Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
How to Layer Play for Her
Combine Play for Her with these partners to create something new. Spray the heavier scent first, let it settle, then add the accent on top. These are note-based suggestions — a great starting point to experiment with.
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Lattafa Eclaire PistacheHow: 1 spray Givenchy Play for Her on the chest, 1 spray Lattafa Eclaire Pistache on top
Result: the nutty gourmand complements the licorice-iris facet, softening the fruity-floral top
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Armaf Delights Yum YumHow: 2 sprays Givenchy Play for Her first, 1 spray Armaf Delights Yum Yum on top
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