Is Perfume Parlour Milan Extreme a dupe of Giorgio Armani Sì Intense?
Sì Intense EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Milan Extreme EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sì Intense
- Milan Extreme
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Which Should You Buy?
A magnetic, modern chypre that fuses luscious blackcurrant and syrupy vanilla with a plush floral heart and earthy patchouli. Assertive, deeply feminine and full of after-dark allure.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Si Intense - a floral fragrance led by Freesia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The intense blackcurrant, vanilla and patchouli base shine in cooler weather, making this ideal for fall and winter, but the juicy fruit and floral heart give it flexibility for spring's transition.
Occasions
Its rich, sweet and bold profile fits best for romantic dates and formal occasions, while the sillage and opulence may be too commanding for sports or very casual settings.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Osmanthus, Rose, Neroli
Without artemisia and blackcurrant leaf
Where to buy
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$130.99 plus sales tax
The Fragrance Outlet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$168.99 plus sales tax
The Fragrance Outlet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $49.98/fl oz
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Milan Extreme EDP
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