Si by Armani
Brand: Armani
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
An elegant chypre with blackcurrant, rose, and musky woods.
Is Si worth it?
How it smells: Opens with cassis, may rose and freesia at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and patchouli.
Scent Score: 77/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 80, reputation 89, versatility 67, layerability 63 and value 80, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 653 Ulta reviews.
Scent Character
Oriental · Chypre Fruity
EDP · Introduced 2013 · Women
Key accords: Cassis, May Rose, Freesia, Vanilla, Patchouli, Woody Notes
Top Notes
- Cassis
Heart Notes
- May Rose
- Freesia
Base Notes
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
Greenwich Village by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.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
Meliora by Parfums de Marly
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
Beach Hut Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?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
Father Figure by Phlur
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.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
Queen of Silk by Creed
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
Opus VII Reckless Leather by Amouage
Not Recommended · 35/99
Opus VII Reckless Leather has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Opus VII Reckless Leather brings a leather contrast to this oriental scent, and they share patchouli.
Order: Apply Si first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Opus VII Reckless Leather on top for leather lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Si : 1 spray Opus VII Reckless Leather
Bergamask by Orto Parisi
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
Related fragrances and why
- Greenwich Village by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include cassis, vanilla, and ambroxan.
- Meliora by Parfums de Marly — Both include cassis, vanilla, and woody notes.
- Beach Hut Man by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include patchouli and woody notes.
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.
Reviewed alternatives
- Woody Freesia by Dossier — Dossier sells Woody Freesia as its own impression of Armani Si. They share freesia, patchouli and vanilla.
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