Givenchy 2006 EDT

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Pi Original Code

by Alberto Morillas

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Givenchy Pi Original Code is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Alberto Morillas. Pi Original Code opens with Mandarin, Rosemary, Basil, and Tarragon, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Almond. Givenchy's Pi Original Code carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive scent, many find this vanilla-heavy oriental a sensual showstopper, but others consider it merely a repackage of the original Pi. If you want something that commands attention and seduces, this is worth hunting down.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Romantic
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Pi Original Code 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent vanilla and amber accords make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates and evening events. The strong sillage and longevity mean it will leave a lasting impression, either good or bad depending on the audience.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 an aromatic, fresh-spicy hit of basil, rosemary, and tarragon, brightened by a mandarin tang. This quickly softens into a warm, creamy heart where sweet vanilla and almond dominate, underscored by benzoin. A woody cedar note provides a grounding finish to this rich, gourmand-leaning composition.

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