Sì Eau de Parfum vs 242 Sii Eau de Parfum

Sì EDP

Giorgio Armani by Christine Nagel, Julie Massé
88%

242 Sii EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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 - 242 Sii EDP
No. 242 borrows Armani Si's signature blackcurrant-rose-vanilla-ambroxan formula almost note-for-note, but the ambroxan drydown feels thinner and shorter-lived than the original's plush, long-running woody-chypre base.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sì EDP
242 Sii EDP

Notes

Only in Sì
Redcurrant Leaf 100%
Only in 242 Sii
Blackcurrant 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 53% vs 55%
Freesia 46% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 31%
Patchouli 26% vs 21%
Woody 22% vs 25%
Ambroxan 21% vs 21%

Accords

Sì 242 Sii
95%
Fruity
40%
85%
Floral
50%
80%
Sweet
70%
Woody
55%
Vanilla
65%
50%
Powdery
Fruity shared
95%
40%
Floral shared
85%
50%
Sweet
80%
Woody shared
70%
55%
Vanilla
65%
Powdery
50%

Performance

Sì 242 Sii
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sì

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.

242 Sii

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

Community season votes for Giorgio Armani Si, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Wearers put Giorgio Armani Si, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office and casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, floral, woody

Key Differences

Adds blackcurrant, drops redcurrant leaf

Where to buy

Sì EDP
242 Sii EDP
Lowest Upfront £21.90 Perfume Click - 15ml Buy Best Value £73.95 Fragrance Click UK - 100ml - £0.74/ml Buy
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15.00ml
Perfume Click £1.46/ml £21.90 Buy
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30.00ml
Notino Cheapest 30ml £2.16/ml £64.90 Buy Escentual £2.43/ml £73.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £2.43/ml £73.00 Buy
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50.00ml
Perfume Click Cheapest 50ml £1.55/ml £77.30 Buy Notino £1.70/ml £84.90 Buy Escentual £2.10/ml £105.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £2.10/ml £105.00 Buy eBay UK £0.43/ml £21.50 Buy
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100.00ml
Fragrance Click UK £0.74/ml £73.95 Buy The Beauty Store £0.76/ml £75.99 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.84/ml £84.25 Buy Notino £0.88/ml £88.50 Buy Perfume Click £0.98/ml £98.00 Buy Amazon UK £1.16/ml £115.89 Buy Escentual £1.22/ml £122.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.42/ml £142.00 Buy eBay UK £0.25/ml £24.65 Buy
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150.00ml
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Refills (3)

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