Pi by Givenchy
Brand: Givenchy
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
A warm woody amber: mandarin, rosemary and pine over orange blossom, basil, tarragon and guaiac wood, wrapped in benzoin and vanilla.
Is Pi worth it?
How it smells: Opens with mandarin, rosemary and galbanum, orange blossom and basil at the heart, then dries down to benzoin and vanilla.
Scent Score: 60/100 (Good). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 58, versatility 67, layerability 59 and value 58, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long and smells sweet and fresh. A few say it's too strong. Buyers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 116 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 1998 · Men
Key accords: Mandarin, Rosemary, Galbanum, Pine, Orange Blossom, Basil
Top Notes
- Mandarin
- Rosemary
- Galbanum
- Pine
Heart Notes
- Orange Blossom
- Basil
- Tarragon
- Guaiac Wood
Base Notes
- Benzoin
- Vanilla
Occasions: Evening, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Pi by Givenchy belongs to the amber fragrance family. A warm woody amber: mandarin, rosemary and pine over orange blossom, basil, tarragon and guaiac wood, wrapped in benzoin and vanilla. Pi opens with Mandarin, Rosemary, Galbanum, and Pine. The heart brings Orange Blossom, Basil, Tarragon, and Guaiac Wood. It dries down to Benzoin and Vanilla.
How to wear Pi
On skin, Pi by Givenchy has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDT concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier. Apply Pi first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Pi : 2 sprays Le Male and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Pi opens with Mandarin, Rosemary, Galbanum, and Pine.
The heart brings Orange Blossom, Basil, Tarragon, and Guaiac Wood.
It dries down to Benzoin and Vanilla.
What to layer with Pi
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom and vanilla.
Order: Apply Pi first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pi : 2 sprays Le Male
The One for Men by Dolce & Gabbana
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom and basil.
Order: Apply Pi first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The One for Men on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pi : 2 sprays The One for Men
Jubilation 25 Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share tarragon and vanilla.
Order: Apply Jubilation 25 Woman first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Pi over the top for amber complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pi : 2 sprays Jubilation 25 Woman
Epic Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share guaiac wood and vanilla.
Order: Apply Epic Woman first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Pi over the top for amber complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pi : 2 sprays Epic Woman
Lyric Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom and vanilla.
Order: Apply Lyric Man first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Pi over the top for amber complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pi : 2 sprays Lyric Man
Pairings to approach with care
Rain by Commodity
Not Recommended · 30/99
Pi has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Rain brings an aquatic contrast to this amber scent.
Order: Apply Pi first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rain on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Pi : 2 sprays Rain
Replica Lazy Sunday Morning by Maison Margiela
Not Recommended · 33/99
Pi has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Replica Lazy Sunday Morning brings a floral contrast to this amber scent, and they share orange blossom.
Order: Apply Pi first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Replica Lazy Sunday Morning on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Pi : 2 sprays Replica Lazy Sunday Morning
Related fragrances and why
- Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier — Both include orange blossom and vanilla.
- The One for Men by Dolce & GabbanaBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include orange blossom and basil.
- Jubilation 25 Woman by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include tarragon and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Pi?
Pi opens with Mandarin, Rosemary, Galbanum, and Pine. The heart brings Orange Blossom, Basil, Tarragon, and Guaiac Wood. It dries down to Benzoin and Vanilla.
How long does Pi last, and how strong is it?
Pi by Givenchy has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Pi?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date.
What layers well with Pi?
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom and vanilla. Apply Pi first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Pi : 2 sprays Le Male.
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