Is Oil Perfumery Givenchy Pi a dupe of Givenchy Pi?

Pi EDT

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Givenchy Pi Oil

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Pi Eau de Toilette bottle Pi EDT
EDT Concentration Oil
M Gender M
1998 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Givenchy Pi Perfume Oil bottle Givenchy Pi Oil
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pi EDT
A benchmark in sweet masculine gourmands, Pi wraps you in warm vanilla, almond, and benzoin with a comforting, nostalgic trail. Best for cold weather and intimate moments, it's a timeless classic for those who crave edible warmth.
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Our Verdict - Givenchy Pi Oil
Givenchy Pi is a refined yet daring scent that layers sweetness with deep, woody undertones, making it perfect for colder months and intimate evenings.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Pi EDT A Givenchy Pi Oil B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pi EDT
Givenchy Pi Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Anise 26% vs 25%
Mandarin 25% vs 36%
Tarragon 25% vs 21%
Neroli 24% vs 26%
Rosemary 24% vs 16%
Basil 24% vs 15%
Vanilla 20% vs 28%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 28%
Benzoin 20% vs 25%
Cedar 17% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Mandarin 25% vs 36%
Tarragon 25% vs 21%
Basil 24% vs 15%
Only in Pi
Rosemary 25%
Only in Givenchy Pi
Neroli 26%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 20% vs 28%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 28%
Benzoin 20% vs 25%
Cedar 17% vs 18%
Only in Pi
Almond 21%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Pi Givenchy Pi
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pi

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Pi's heavy vanilla, benzoin, and tonka bean base, along with nutty and warm spicy facets, make it ideal for fall and winter. Its sweetness and richness can be cloying in high heat, but its soft citrus and herbal top provide some spring versatility.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The sweet, warm, and sensual profile is perfect for date nights and cozy casual settings. Moderate projection and warmth also suit formal wear, but the gourmand heaviness is less suited to sporty or very professional office contexts.

Givenchy Pi

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Givenchy Pi's warm, sweet, and spicy profile makes it ideal for cooler temperatures in spring, fall, and winter. Its richness might be overwhelming for summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

The warm and sweet character of Givenchy Pi suits evening dates and casual settings. It has enough presence for formal events, but might be too intense for sports or hot office settings.

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
64%
Key Similarities

Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Neroli, Anise, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds guaiac wood, drops almond and geranium

Where to buy

Pi EDT
Givenchy Pi Oil

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