Is Al Wataniah Watani a dupe of Giorgio Armani Si?

Si EDT

Giorgio Armani by Julie Massé Original Favourite

Watani EDP

Al Wataniah   Inspired Statement
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Si Eau de Toilette bottle Si EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2015 Year 2022
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Watani Eau de Parfum bottle Watani EDP
Our Verdict

While both Si EDT and Watani share a fruity-sweet profile with mango and musk, they diverge in overall impact. Si EDT, now discontinued, offers a lighter, fresher take compared to the original EDP, though some find it generic. Watani, on the other hand, is a bold, loud fragrance with a strong fruity sweetness that some find unique and others overpowering, even 'grandma-like'. The key difference lies in the intensity and overall composition, with Watani being a much bolder statement scent. Si EDT is more subtle and wearable.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Si Eau de Toilette ScentArt View Liquid → Si EDT
Watani Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → Watani EDP
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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Si if...
  • You prefer a lighter, fresher take on fruity-sweet scents.
  • You like discontinued fragrances.
  • You want a more subtle, daily-wear fragrance.
  • You want a fragrance that is not overpowering.
Choose Watani if...
  • You enjoy bold, statement-making fragrances.
  • You love very sweet and fruity scents.
  • You want a fragrance with a strong presence.
  • You like unique and polarizing scents.
Our Verdict - Si EDT
Lighter and fruitier than the other Sì scents, and suited to spring and everyday wear. Blackcurrant, pear and neroli lead, freesia, rose and osmanthus fill the heart, with musky patchouli and vanilla below.
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Our Verdict - Watani EDP
This loud, fruity-sweet offering from Al Wataniah is wildly divisive. Some hail its bold, unique character, others recoil from its intense, 'grandma' vibe. Love it or hate it, Watani makes a statement and definitely needs a skin test before commitment.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Si EDT A Watani EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Si EDT
Watani EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk Musk 7% vs 17%
Amber Amber 5% vs 12%
Mango Mango 5% vs 14%
Only in Si
Blackcurrant Blackcurrant 11% Freesia Freesia 11% Pear Pear 8% Vanilla Vanilla 7% Grasse Rose Absolute Grasse Rose Absolute 7% Patchouli Patchouli 7% Woody Notes Woody Notes 6% Neroli Neroli 5% Strawberry Strawberry 5% Jasmine Jasmine 5% Mandarin Mandarin 4% Osmanthus Osmanthus 4% Bergamot Bergamot 3%
Only in Watani
Fruity Notes Fruity Notes 17% Floral Notes Floral Notes 16% Cotton Candy Cotton Candy 16% Green Notes Green Notes 9%
Only in Si
Blackcurrant Blackcurrant 11% Pear Pear 8% Neroli Neroli 5% Mandarin Mandarin 4% Bergamot Bergamot 3%
Only in Watani
Fruity Notes Fruity Notes 17% Mango Mango 14% Green Notes Green Notes 9%
Only in Si
Freesia Freesia 11% Grasse Rose Absolute Grasse Rose Absolute 7% Mango Mango 6% Strawberry Strawberry 5% Jasmine Jasmine 5% Osmanthus Osmanthus 4%
Only in Watani
Floral Notes Floral Notes 16% Cotton Candy Cotton Candy 16%
Shared Notes
Musk Musk 7% vs 17%
Amber Amber 5% vs 12%
Only in Si
Vanilla Vanilla 7% Patchouli Patchouli 7% Woody Notes Woody Notes 6%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Si Watani
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Si

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Blackcurrant, pear and fresh florals point to spring first. Summer and autumn both work, but it has too little weight for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Light and moderate in strength, it suits the office and casual outings without crowding anyone. Dates are fine; a formal event wants something bolder.

Watani

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Watani's strong projection and intense sweetness make it less suitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm. It excels in date settings or evening events due to its sensual and striking character, though its bold fruitiness might be too casual for very formal occasions. It's clearly not designed for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
48%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 16 notes, including Musk, Amber, Mango

Key Differences

Adds bergamot and blackcurrant, drops cotton candy and floral notes

Where to buy

Si EDT
Watani EDP
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Si EDT

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Watani EDP

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