Is Aldi Mon Amour a dupe of Giorgio Armani Sì?

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Mon Amour EDP

Aldi   Dupe
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Sì Eau de Parfum bottle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Mon Amour Eau de Parfum bottle Mon Amour EDP
Our Verdict

Sì and Aldi's Mon Amour differ mainly in depth, longevity, and how refined the ingredients feel. Sì is the sophisticated, high-end option, built around a complex, resinous amberwood base that gives it a polished, assertive sillage lasting for hours. It feels tailored, mature, and properly expensive. Mon Amour takes the stripped-back route: it mimics the iconic blackcurrant and vanilla profile reasonably well, but it doesn't have the textural nuance or staying power of the original, and it fades faster and reads lighter and brighter on skin. If you care about status and endurance, Sì is the clear choice. If you want a casual, daily-wear take on this popular scent profile that's easy on your wallet, Mon Amour is a surprisingly pleasant and cheerful alternative for everyday use.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Sì if...
  • You want a signature scent with excellent longevity.
  • You prefer complex, high-quality ingredients.
  • You enjoy a deeper, more resinous amberwood dry down.
Choose Mon Amour if...
  • You are shopping on a strict budget.
  • You want a light scent for casual, daily wear.
  • You prefer a fragrance that is soft and never overwhelming.
Our Verdict - Sì EDP
A modern feminine classic blending juicy blackcurrant, velvety rose and creamy vanilla over a musky woody base. Sì EDP is graceful, assertive and alluring, perfect for those who want to say 'yes' to self-assured elegance.
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Our Verdict - Mon Amour EDP
Juicy blackcurrant and bright florals on a creamy vanilla-woody base make Mon Amour a cheerful, budget-friendly ode to modern femininity. Effortless and inviting, it flatters without ever overwhelming.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Mon Amour EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 53% vs 37%
Only in Sì
Freesia 47%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 34%
Patchouli 26% vs 15%

Accords

Mon Amour
95%
Fruity
95%
85%
Floral
80%
80%
Sweet
70%
70%
Woody
45%
50%
Powdery
30%
Fruity shared
95%
95%
Floral shared
85%
80%
Sweet shared
80%
70%
Woody shared
70%
45%
Powdery shared
50%
30%

Performance

Mon Amour
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Sì EDP's rich fruit and rose heart shine in spring and autumn, while its vanilla-patchouli base brings warmth for cooler weather. Its sweetness and floralcy are versatile, but may feel dense in the hottest months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Elegant yet approachable, Sì EDP is refined enough for formal events and the office, while its juicy fruit and creamy base make it inviting for dates. Its projection and sweetness are less suited to sporty occasions.

Mon Amour

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Bright fruits and sparkling florals make Mon Amour ideal for spring and early summer, while its creamy vanilla and woods provide enough warmth for fall. It may not project enough for the coldest winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and inviting fruity-floral character suit daytime, office, and especially romantic occasions. Not formal or sporty due to its playful, sweet freshness.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
56%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, floral, sweet

Key Differences

Adds ambroxan and freesia, drops amberwood and blackcurrant

Where to buy

EDP
Mon Amour EDP
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