Si by Armani

Brand: Armani

Concentration: EDP

What it smells like

An elegant chypre with blackcurrant, rose, and musky woods.

Scent Character

Oriental · Chypre Fruity

EDP · Women

Key accords: Cassis, May Rose, Freesia, Vanilla, Patchouli, Woody Notes

Top Notes

  • Cassis

Heart Notes

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Patchouli
  • Woody Notes
  • Ambroxan

Occasions: Date Night, Daytime

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Si by Armani belongs to the oriental fragrance family. An elegant chypre with blackcurrant, rose, and musky woods. Si opens with Cassis. The heart brings May Rose and Freesia. It dries down to Vanilla, Patchouli, Woody Notes, and Ambroxan.

How to wear Si

On skin, Si by Armani has longevity of 7.6/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for date night and daytime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Greenwich Village by Bond No. 9. Apply Si first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Greenwich Village on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Si : 2 sprays Greenwich Village and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Si opens with Cassis.

The heart brings May Rose and Freesia.

It dries down to Vanilla, Patchouli, Woody Notes, and Ambroxan.

What to layer with Si

  • Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village bottle

    Greenwich Village by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cassis, vanilla, and ambroxan.

    Order: Apply Si first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Greenwich Village on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Si : 2 sprays Greenwich Village

  • Parfums de Marly Meliora bottle

    Meliora by Parfums de Marly

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cassis, vanilla, and woody notes.

    Order: Apply Si first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Meliora on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Si : 2 sprays Meliora

  • Amouage Beach Hut Man bottle

    Beach Hut Man by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and woody notes.

    Order: Apply Si first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beach Hut Man on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Si : 1 spray Beach Hut Man

  • Phlur Father Figure bottle

    Father Figure by Phlur

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cassis, vanilla, and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Si first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Father Figure on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Si : 2 sprays Father Figure

  • Creed Queen of Silk bottle

    Queen of Silk by Creed

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and ambroxan.

    Order: Apply Si first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Queen of Silk on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Si : 1 spray Queen of Silk

Pairings to approach with care

  • Orto Parisi Bergamask bottle

    Bergamask by Orto Parisi

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    Not Recommended · 35/99

    Bergamask has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamask brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.

    Order: Apply Si first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamask on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Si : 1 spray Bergamask

  • Creed Aventus bottle

    Aventus by Creed

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    Not Recommended · 36/99

    Aventus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Aventus brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent, and they share patchouli and ambroxan.

    Order: Apply Si first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aventus on top for fruity lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Si : 1 spray Aventus

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Si?

Si opens with Cassis. The heart brings May Rose and Freesia. It dries down to Vanilla, Patchouli, Woody Notes, and Ambroxan.

How long does Si last, and how strong is it?

Si by Armani has longevity of 7.6/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Si?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits date night and daytime.

What layers well with Si?

Greenwich Village by Bond No. 9 is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cassis, vanilla, and ambroxan. Apply Si first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Greenwich Village on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Si : 2 sprays Greenwich Village.

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