Givenchy 2008 EDP
Pi Neo
by Antoine Lie , Françoise Donche
Givenchy Pi Neo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Antoine Lie and Françoise Donche. Pi Neo opens with Anise, Woody Notes, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Myrtle, Cedar, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Muscone, Patchouli, and Vanillin. Givenchy's Pi Neo carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.
Givenchy Pi Neo is a divisive beast. Some adore its fresh, modern take on vanilla and woods, finding it sophisticated and unique. Others are quick to brand it generic, weak, and a pale imitation of its predecessor. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.What our verdicts mean →
- Modern
- Clean
- Relaxed
- Subtle
- Fresh
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
Its subtle sillage and pleasant, inoffensive scent profile make it ideal for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. The freshness and versatility allow for casual use, but some find the performance too weak for dates, and the lack of gravitas makes it less suitable for formal events.
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.
Declarable under EU Annex III
- Bergamot
- Vanillin
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
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