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Davidoff The Brilliant Game for men
Davidoff

The Brilliant Game for men

Citrus
Floral
White Floral
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
EDC · 2014 · mens

Davidoff is a Swiss luxury brand known for premium cigars and fragrances that emphasize quality and refinement. The Brilliant Game was released in 2014 as part of their men's fragrance line, continuing the house's tradition of clean, sophisticated scents.

The Brilliant Game opens with a sharp citrus burst of bitter orange, lemon, and the distinctive herbal kick of clary sage, with a touch of Campari adding an unusual spicy-sweet edge. The heart settles into cedar and orange blossom, grounding the fruity opening and adding a floral dimension. The base relies on a sweet gourmand foundation of caramel, tonka bean, and coumarin over hay, creating a warm vanilla-forward finish that's considerably sweeter than the opening suggests.

This is a bright, approachable fragrance that bridges fresh and sweet territory, making it suitable for warm weather or casual daytime wear. It works well for those who enjoy citrus openings that evolve into gourmand bases without becoming too heavy. The EDC concentration means it's moderately long-lasting and projects well. It shares DNA with The Heirloom, The Raconteur, and The Romantic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Floral
44%
White Floral
44%
Green
39%
Aromatic
90%
Woody
60%
Earthy
30%
Vanilla
61%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
80%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bitter Orange
Bitter Orange
Campari
Campari
Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Dry, slightly fruity, and intensely herbal, clary sage has a warm, tea-like quality with faintly floral and nutty facets. It's the more sophisticated sibling of regular sage, used in Eau Sauvage and countless classic masculines for its clean, Mediterranean character. Simultaneously natural and refined.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Red Berries
Red Berries
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Caramel
Caramel
Warm, buttery, and sweet with a slight bitterness from the cooking process, caramel is one of perfumery's most approachable gourmand notes. It adds a comforting, edible quality without going full dessert, and it softens and rounds other notes beautifully. A pillar of the Angel-inspired oriental-gourmand genre.
Coumarin
Coumarin
The chemical responsible for the fresh-hay, cut-grass smell found in tonka bean, dewy meadow accords, and many orientals. It's sweet and slightly almond-like, creating a soft, nostalgic warmth. Coumarin is often used to smooth transitions between notes and give fragrances a powdery, cuddly finish.
Hay
Hay
Warm, sweet, and slightly smoky, the scent of dried grass and summer fields. Hay in perfumery reads as coumarin-adjacent: warm, powdery, and nostalgic, with an honest, agricultural quality that grounds sweeter notes. It adds the smell of the countryside to orientals and woods, making them feel warmer and more organic.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HeirloomBest match85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Raconteur85% match
You have depth, range, and a story for every bottle.

Cool, commanding, traditionally sweet. Refined iris, structured woods, elegant powdery authority.

❤️
The Romantic84% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%
Floral44%
White Floral44%
Green39%
Aromatic90%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
EDC

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What does Davidoff The Brilliant Game for men smell like? +
Davidoff is a Swiss luxury brand known for premium cigars and fragrances that emphasize quality and refinement. The Brilliant Game was released in 2014 as part of their men's fragrance line, continuing the house's tradition of clean, sophisticated scents. The Brilliant Game opens with a sharp citrus burst of bitter orange, lemon, and the distinctive herbal kick of clary sage, with a touch of Campari adding an unusual spicy-sweet edge. The heart settles into cedar and orange blossom, grounding the fruity opening and adding a floral dimension. The base relies on a sweet gourmand foundation of caramel, tonka bean, and coumarin over hay, creating a warm vanilla-forward finish that's considerably sweeter than the opening suggests. This is a bright, approachable fragrance that bridges fresh and sweet territory, making it suitable for warm weather or casual daytime wear. It works well for those who enjoy citrus openings that evolve into gourmand bases without becoming too heavy. The EDC concentration means it's moderately long-lasting and projects well. It shares DNA with The Heirloom, The Raconteur, and The Romantic.
What are the notes in Davidoff The Brilliant Game for men? +
Top: Bitter Orange, Campari, Clary Sage, Lemon, Red Berries. Heart: Cedar, Orange Blossom. Base: Caramel, Coumarin, Hay, Tonka Bean.
What fragrance family is The Brilliant Game for men? +
Davidoff The Brilliant Game for men belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDC.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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