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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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 | 12% | 30% |
| Floral | 24% | 65% |
| Fruity | 25% | 85% |
| Green | 7% | 20% |
| Sweet | 28% | 65% |
| Warm | 5% | 70% |
| Woody | 9% | 55% |
| Earthy | 9% | 55% |
| Animalic | 7% | 20% |
| Fresh | 15% | 30% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
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.
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 Mandarin, Freesia notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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