Juniper BerriesOpens with
IrisHeart
Ebony WoodDries down to
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Davidoff · Sold as masculine
The Game
The sharp clarity of a well-curated bar where gin's crispness meets the subtle richness of ebony wood, creating an atmosphere of refined confidence.
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012, The Game by Davidoff is a Woody Aromatic fragrance crafted by the perfumers Bernard Ellena, Lucas Sieuzac, and Nathalie Feisthauer. This composition opens with juniper berries and gin, creating an unexpected freshness that cuts through the richness of iris and precious woods in the heart. Ebony wood provides warmth and depth to the base notes, grounding the entire fragrance with a subtle powdery touch. The Game is a blend of sophistication and modernity, embodying the spirit of Davidoff’s commitment to quality and innovation.
One or two sprays are enough to capture The Game’s essence. The juniper berries and gin notes are bright but fleeting; they give way quickly to the warmer iris and precious woods. Best applied in the morning for a fragrance that evolves throughout the day without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — The Game, Davidoff
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Bernard Ellena
The middle generation of a perfumery dynastyBernard Ellena is a perfumer born in Grasse and trained at Roure Bertrand Dupont, who began his professional career at Haarmann & Reimer (now Symrise), where he has spent the majority of his working life.
Co-created with Lucas Sieuzac and Nathalie Feisthauer
The The Game line
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Designer Davidoff
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