Is Aldi Mon Amour a dupe of Giorgio Armani Sì?
Sì EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2013 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Mon Amour EDP
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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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sì
- Mon Amour
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a signature scent with excellent longevity.
- You prefer complex, high-quality ingredients.
- You enjoy a deeper, more resinous amberwood dry down.
- 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.
A modern classic that says yes to self-assured elegance: juicy blackcurrant, velvety rose and creamy vanilla on a musky woody base. Graceful, assertive and alluring.
A splash of blackcurrant, pear and grapefruit, with pink pepper adding fizz, then rose, jasmine and pineapple. Vanilla and amberwood give it a creamy finish. Light-hearted, easy and good for everyday wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Vanilla
17% share of the perfume
Patchouli
16% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
15% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
3% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
22%
vs
13%
Vanilla
17%
vs
10%
Patchouli
16%
vs
4%
Grasse Rose Absolute
16% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
15% share of the perfume
Freesia
9% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
3% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
22%
vs
13%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Blackcurrant, pear and pineapple feel fresh and sunny, so spring and summer lead. The vanilla and amberwood base lets it run into autumn.
Occasions
Moderate in strength and bright in character, it works for the office, daytime and dates. It is a touch too light for a formal evening.
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.
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Vanilla, Blackcurrant
Adds amberwood and cedar, drops ambroxan and freesia
Where to buy
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