Givenchy 1998 EDT

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Pi

by Alberto Morillas

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Givenchy Pi is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998, created by Alberto Morillas. Pi opens with Mandarin, Rosemary, Basil, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Anise, Neroli, Geranium, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Almond. Givenchy's Pi carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Romantic
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Pi Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), COUMARIN, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, BUTYLE-NE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, CITRO-NELLOL, BHT, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, GERA-NIOL, ISOEUGENOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), TOCOPHEROL, CI 14700 (RED 4).

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Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Givenchy Pi Eau de Toilette is a decadent gourmand-woody blend that opens with a fleeting burst of herbal citrus before revealing a heart of soft anise and neroli. The true magic lies in the base: a lavish swirl of vanilla, almond, tonka bean, and golden benzoin, with woody cedar and guaiac providing depth. The result is plush, creamy, and enveloping - a dessert-like embrace that balances sweetness with a touch of spice and resin. Rich, sensual, and deeply comforting, Pi is an icon of the genre.

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