Dupe Pair
82%
Very Similar
Si Eau de Toilette bottle Si
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Watani Eau de Parfum bottle Watani
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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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
This EDT flanker is a divisive one, splitting opinion between those who find it a lighter, fresher take on the original, and those who feel it loses the EDP's magic, becoming generic. It's discontinued now, much to the chagrin of its ardent fans.
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Our Verdict - Watani
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 2%
Floral 24% 18%
Fruity 25% 25%
Green 7% 10%
Sweet 28% 35%
Warm 5% 8%
Woody 9% 3%
Earthy 9% 4%
Animalic 7% 17%
Fresh 15% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Si EdT
Watani EdP

Notes

Accords

Si Watani
100%
Fruity
100%
60%
Sweet
99%
74%
Floral
67%
45%
Musky
72%
Tropical
64%
Amber
58%
56%
Woody
55%
Citrus
Powdery
55%
48%
Rose
Green
46%
45%
Vanilla
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
60%
99%
Floral shared
74%
67%
Musky shared
45%
72%
64%
58%
56%
55%
55%
48%
46%
45%

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
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its lighter nature and moderate strength make it suitable for office wear and casual outings without being overwhelming. While it can be worn on dates, some find it lacks the gravitas for formal events, preferring a bolder scent.

Watani

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

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

Overall
82%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
78%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Musky accords and Mango, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Si
Watani
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