Givenchy 2001 EDT

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Pi Fraiche

by Alberto Morillas

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Givenchy Pi Fraiche is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2001, created by Alberto Morillas. Pi Fraiche opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Sage, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Pine, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Benzoin. Givenchy's Pi Fraiche carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A cult classic discontinued too soon, Pi Fraiche is a fresher take on the original that still delivers the sweet, ambery warmth fans adore. It's a crowd-pleaser that defies its 'fraiche' label with surprising complexity and performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Fresh
  • Clean
Pi Fraiche Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Woody Notes29%

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
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its excellent longevity and strong sillage, along with its sweet, amber-heavy profile, make it better suited for evening and cooler weather occasions. While 'fraiche' implies versatility, many reviewers stress it's still quite sweet and potent, reserving it for special events rather than daily casual wear or the office.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a lively burst of citrus from bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon, sharpened by aromatic sage. This zingy start quickly mellows into a heart of green pine needles and delicate jasmine, underscored by woody notes. The real magic unfolds in the drydown, a rich, balsamic embrace of creamy sandalwood, golden amber, and sweet benzoin, reportedly smelling like vanilla ice cream.

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