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A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Giorgio Armani Si (2013) - blackcurrant nectar, rose and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Armani's Si (2013) - Christine Nagel's blackcurrant-rose-patchouli chypre-leaning feminine that defined a new sophisticated mainstream signature, here translated into a budget reading with the blackcurrant-rose-patchouli spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 30% |
| Floral | 55% | 65% |
| Fruity | 65% | 85% |
| Green | 10% | 20% |
| Sweet | 80% | 65% |
| Warm | 65% | 70% |
| Woody | 45% | 55% |
| Earthy | 30% | 55% |
| Animalic | 15% | 20% |
| Fresh | 35% | 30% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Blackcurrant-vanilla-patchouli natural cool weather fit.
Occasions
Date, office, formal evening.
Seasons
Blackcurrant-rose-patchouli is autumn-winter natural; summer the patchouli reads heavy.
Occasions
Sophisticated-feminine signature - evening, date and formal natural; office acceptable at low dosage.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet, Woody accords and Blackcurrant Nectar, Freesia notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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