Is Luxe Fragrances Sierra a dupe of Giorgio Armani Sì?

Sì EDP

Giorgio Armani by Christine Nagel, Julie Massé Original Favourite

Sierra EDP

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Sì Eau de Parfum bottle Sì EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sierra Eau de Parfum bottle Sierra EDP
$72.95+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $29.85/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

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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 - Sierra EDP
Sierra chases the blackcurrant-rose-patchouli contrast that made Giorgio Armani's Si a modern chypre bestseller, delivering a sweet, fruity-woody wear that reads recognisably in the same family, though flatter and shorter-lived than Christine Nagel's polished, radiant original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sì EDP A Sierra 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
Sì EDP
Sierra EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 100% vs 59%
Freesia 46% vs 40%
Vanilla 29% vs 34%
Patchouli 26% vs 34%
Ambroxan 21% vs 31%
Only in Sì
G Grasse Rose Absolute 53% Woody Notes 23%
Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 100% vs 59%
Only in Sierra
Mandarin 41%
Shared Notes
Freesia 46% vs 40%
Only in Sierra
Rose 59%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 34%
Patchouli 26% vs 34%
Ambroxan 21% vs 31%
Only in Sì
Woody Notes 23%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Sì Sierra
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Sierra

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A sweet fruity-chypre that suits autumn, winter and cooler spring days best; too heavy for peak summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Classy and sweet enough for dates and formal wear; softer projection limits its all-day office presence.

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
82%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Ambroxan, Patchouli, Freesia

Key Differences

Adds mandarin and rose, drops grasse rose absolute and woody notes

Where to buy

Sì EDP
Sierra EDP

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