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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Time of day
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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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pepesama
For the price, you shouldn’t be too picky; it does its job. It’s a bit messy and the longevity is low, though it’s not painful to reapply. It was my first fragrance purchase; although the atomizer came slightly broken, I was able to use it. If you’re looking for something economical and reliable, this is the one. Just be careful when you first spray it because the alcohol smell is strong, but once it dries, it leaves a very fresh talc-like scent. It’s not for scorching heat, but it’s quite versatile up to around 27 degrees. Too casual and functional.
Jess98
It’s quite pleasant if you don’t spray it directly into your nose; you need to use the right amount. The trail lasts well for an hour and a half or two, after which it fades significantly. It smells a bit sweet, warm, and woody, reminding me of some of Tom Ford’s woody scents, but this is much softer. It’s completely masculine and fits any age. The longevity is incredible for the price; it lasted six hours perfectly on me. I’m not a fan of woody notes, so I wouldn’t wear it myself, but if you like that aroma, you’ll love it.
Jorperfu
A youthful Playboy cologne, typical of teenage years. I think within the Playboy line, this is the one I liked the most. It has good longevity for a cologne of this type. A pleasant surprise.
Jorperfu
Youthful Playboy cologne, the quintessential teenage scent. Out of all the brand’s offerings, this was my favorite. It has decent longevity for a cologne like this. A pleasant surprise.
typpeorange835
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 because it doesn’t remind me of anything; it feels quite synthetic, but damn, the 100ml bottle doesn’t even reach eight euros. I use it for workouts; it smells good and has great performance. What more could you ask for?
The EsScential
It’s certainly a cheap fragrance and super linear. I barely tested it, and it reminded me of Rochas Globe for a second, but that was it. Afterward, it’s a somewhat heavy woody/spicy talc. Yes, it has more than respectable longevity for its quality-to-price range, approximately six hours on skin and a bit longer on clothes.
Zateh
Not bad; it’s a cheap but effective cologne. To me, it seems to give an elegant touch.
Zateh
Not bad at all. It’s an inexpensive cologne with personality. I felt it added a touch of elegance.
Martin Roche
It’s economical, doesn’t smell bad, but it’s annoyingly similar to Rexona foot powder, and that’s where it fails. It has great projection and longevity; I accidentally sprayed it on a t-shirt in the morning, and by evening when I got home, it smelled very strong. I recommend it for smelling good for little money and for a long time, but it’s irritating to smell up close. I keep it for winter.
Broken Nose
It smells like what it is: a cheap cologne. The citrus notes are clearest at the beginning, then the green notes arrive, but without the citrus disappearing. For me, it’s very linear; in the end, it settles into a soft scent reminiscent of cedar… I wouldn’t wear it myself, but it’s the ideal complement to Playboy Ibiza, although this one is more for everyday wear in spring.
Broken Nose
It smells like: a cheap cologne. The citrus notes are the clearest at first, then the green notes arrive 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.