Giorgio Armani
Eau de Parfum · Women's · 2013
Elegant modern chypre, blackcurrant-vanilla sophistication
fruity · amber · vanilla · patchouli · floral · woody
Top (first impression): Blackcurrant (Cassis) Nectar
Heart (the character): Rose · Freesia
Base (the dry-down): Vanilla · Patchouli · Ambroxan · Woody Notes
Season: fall, winter, spring · Occasion: date night, night out, office, special occasion
Longevity: long (8-10h) · Sillage: strong
Sì was introduced by Giorgio Armani in 2013 as a contemporary reinterpretation of the chypre, built around the idea of a confident woman saying 'yes' to her own freedom. It was composed by perfumer Christine Nagel, marrying a sparkling blackcurrant nectar opening with a modern blonde-wood and vanilla base in place of a traditional oakmoss chypre. Actress Cate Blanchett served as the long-running face of the fragrance, lending it a sophisticated, cinematic image. Sì became one of Armani's best-selling feminines worldwide and anchored a large family of flankers including Sì Intense, Sì Passione, Sì Fiori and several limited editions. Its blend of fruit, florals and a creamy amber base made it a defining mainstream prestige scent of the 2010s.
A polished, grown-up blend of jammy blackcurrant, soft rose and a vanilla-patchouli base that feels both modern and classy. Versatile enough for the office yet rich enough for evening.
Nose: Christine Nagel
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