Givenchy · 1998

Pi Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Pi
Longevity Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising Mixed

sweet vanilla-almond tea with aromatic herbs

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About This Perfume
Pi by Givenchy is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Pi was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Rosemary and Basil; middle notes are Anise, Neroli, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Almond, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Cedar. Oriental woody perfume Pi by the house of Givenchy is excellent for eternal explorers and fans of sensual experiments. Its geometric bottle with perfectly clear lines contains a woody, sensual scent. Basil, rosemary, tarragon and neroli introduce freshness into this generally warm, oriental composition with an accentuated strong note of Guaiac wood standing in union with balmy notes of vanilla, tonka and benzoin resin. The perfume was created by Alberto Morillas in1998. There are several successors of this edition. Their bottles were designed similarly, with an exception of modern and futuristic Pi Neo perfume from 2008. The bottle for Pi was created by Serge Mansau. The successors of perfume Pi from 1998 are the following: Pi Fraiche 2001, Pi Metallic Collector 2004, Pi Original Code 2006, Pi Leather Jacket 2006 and Pi Neo from 2008. Their composition opens with aromas of basil, rosemary, tarragon and mandarin. A heart encompasses neroli, geranium, lily of the valley and anise, while base notes include: vanilla, tonka, cedar, benzoin, almond and yellow sugar.
Concentration
Eau de Toilette
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans masculine
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Givenchy

Givenchy is a French designer house whose fragrance line spans the mainstream Gentleman and L'Interdit pillars plus older heritage compositions still in catalogue. Scendira lists 54 live Givenchy perfumes, avg 4., priced $38.50-$428.89 (avg $98.46). The catalogue leans feminine (27 feminine, 16 masculine, 6 unspecified, 5 unisex). Top families are Fresh (14), Floral (10), Gourmand (10) and Woody (9), with accord signature Woody, Floral, Sweet, Powdery, Fresh. Standout live picks include Insense (cool green basil, citrus fruits, soft florals), Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée (powdery iris with chestnut, woody whiskey warmth), Monsieur de Givenchy (cool lemon air, lavender breeze, green vetiver), Hot Couture Collection No.1 (sweet raspberry citrus with peppery floral warmth), and Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum Ambrée (powdery tobacco, sandalwood, nutmeg, vanilla warmth). Best if you want the Gentleman line or under-appreciated designer heritage.

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