Fragrances inspired by Sì Parfum

The original Sì Giorgio Armani
Inspired by Velvet Sovereign Oakcha

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Sì
ScentArt fingerprint for Velvet Sovereign
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Nectar, Leather

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Saffron, Patchouli, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber, drops leather and nectar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Saffron, Patchouli, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber, drops leather and nectar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Leather, Rose, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds hibiscus and mint, drops nectar and patchouli

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Saffron, Rose, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds musk and oakmoss, drops blackcurrant and leather

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Saffron, Rose, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds apple blossom and bergamot, drops blackcurrant and leather

What they share

Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Saffron, Rose, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds oud and praline, drops blackcurrant and leather

What they share

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Saffron, Patchouli, Rose

The main difference

Adds musk and sandalwood, drops leather and nectar

Scent profile

Sì Parfum the original Velvet Sovereign Extrait inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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