Si Eau de Parfum Intense

I just love this one. In a collection of almost 400 different scents, I've worn this one non-stop since I got it four days ago, and that's saying a lot. It just hits that fragrance sweet spot for me, as something I can put on anytime without needing to be "in the mood" to wear it. And as someone who was never a big fan of the OG, this was a pleasant surprise for me. The original was overpowering to my nose, and what others perceived as jammy or even boozy, came across as spoiled fruit to me. This one is much so much better. Although I do get that strong black current opening that can smell a bit like cat piss with this one, it settles very quickly into a lovely fruity/soft rose/vanilla scent that I just love. It's sweet, but not cloying. I do detect the tea note in this one which I think is what freshens it up slightly in a way that I really like. It projects exactly as I want my scents to do: people around me can smell it, but it doesn't fill an entire room to that point that I worry others will be bothered by it. And I can wear it in a car with other people without fear that I'm choking everybody else out. On my skin, this one lasts. I applied it after I showered last night, and this morning when I got out of bed I could still smell it. I can definitely smell it throughout the entire day during waking hours, but it's not so strong that it keeps me from sleeping if I wear it to bed. Is it ground-breaking? I don't think so. But since I wear scent primarily for my own enjoyment, I don't really care about that. I just want something that lifts my mood when I catch a whiff, and this definitely checks that box. I was so sad when Armani discontinued the Si Fiori flanker. Now I think I've found my new Si.

This is beautiful...The last time I tried Si Intense was maybe 7-8 years ago (black bottle) and I didn’t like it, the drydown was headache inducing, there was a sharp/scratchy note in it I couldn’t handle, it must be the woodsiness I didn’t like. I’ve never tried the 2nd formulation. This most recent reformulation seems much smoother than the old version but not lacking in intensity. Very sexy, elegant, and deeply feminine. It’s a sophisticated vanilla, and the blackcurrant opening is juicy, almost boozy, and just delicious. It’s very sweet certainly, but the sweetness is a mature, wine-like, rosy vanilla. The black tea note gives the scent a bitter-sweet freshness, and the rose here smells like the dark red kind you find in Middle Eastern fragrances but softer...the drydown reminds me of Mancera’s Roses Vanilla (which I’m not really a fan of), but here it’s more refined and romantic. It can get syrupy, so best not to overspray. The only con is I won’t be able to wear it until the weather is cooler, it is too much for the current weather where I live. An elevated, more feminine version of the original Si. To those saying it smells like La Belle, I actually like La Belle a lot, but this one smells more elegant imho, more mature and rosy. A more easy-going, less rosy version of this scent would be the Arabic perfume ‘Lamsat Harir’, which I have and love, it’s closer to the OG Si, but smoother. I’ll definitely be buying a bottle of Si Intense later this year.

This is a gorgeous, 9 out of 10, sophisticated, well- rounded fragrance. Si Intense is a modern fougere. This is NOT a gourmand/vanilla fragrance where you're only good enough to eat (maybe some people may like this, but I expect a lot more than a romp). It's definitely not a boring, linear, all rose encompassing fragrance! It starts straight up into a well-rounded, non-jarring, sweet, deep honey, lavender, cardamon, cashmeran, aldehyde, slight blackberry and Australian musk lolly fragrance. After a while, Si Intense loses about 90% of the honey note and smells more like Australian musk lolly, deep ambergris, lavender, tea rose/davana, cardamon, acacia blossom, gardenia with slight vanilla/tonka notes. Lastly, but not least, the back notes of Si Intense is ambergris, slight vetivert, cashmeran, tonka/vanilla/coumarin, slight tropical musk, tea rose/davana, oak moss, slight honey, all sitting on a bed of sandalwood incense. This is one of the only fragrances I have come across, that has been cleverly formulated to be able to keep a slight honey note in the back note, without being sickly tropical/gourmand. Ps: I am trying to figure out if there is a very slight Indonesian patchouli note - barely noticeable if there is!!

Got my free Macy’s sample box yesterday, decided to let the frags chill out before I tested them. Well, I’ve tried them all except for this new Si Intense, so it’s first in line. Right away, I definitely get the smell of BABY POWDER. 😷 It has a very low undercurrent of the Si scent profile, but for the most part it’s different than any of the entire Si family, like Passione (the red bottles), former Intense flankers, the EDT, Fiori (pink bottle), etc. It seems quite weak to be given the name “Eau de Parfum Intense” honestly I feel that this could have been a new Eau de Toilette if anything. After that blast of baby powder, give it 5-10 minutes, THEN the Si scent profile rises up. But with a powdery, just noticeably sweet vanilla layer. It’s not like straight-up blackcurrant juice here. Regardless, I feel more could have been done. The beginning is different but quickly morphs to a barely-altered Armani Si. I think that a moss note could have made this new Intense interesting, as well as actually leaning into the vanilla, black tea, and davana. In the end, this smells like Si EDP + a light airy sweet vanilla layered on top, worn after a long day. Maybe it’ll grow on me but for now, it don’t impress me much!

Armani Sì Intense is a beautifully crafted fragrance that exudes sophistication and femininity. It opens with a juicy and playful blackcurrant note that feels fresh and alluring, soon unfolding into a velvety heart of Damascena rose and herbal davana essential oil, which adds a unique, enchanting green undertone. The base is warm and sensual with bourbon vanilla and subtle smoky black tea, providing a luxurious and mature finish. The scent is elegant and well-rounded, ideal for moderate to chilly weather, making it perfect for evening outings and formal occasions. Personally I love this all year around. Its longevity isn't that impressive (on my skin least), on fabrics can stay a little longer with a moderate sillage that makes a confident yet not overpowering statement. The bottle itself is exquisite, featuring a sleek design with Armani’s signature golden logo, embodying the essence of modern femininity. Overall, I like more this version from the original and I own both. Armani Sì Intense stands out for its distinct character, balancing fruity, floral, and ambery notes into a rich and sophisticated scent that appeals to confident, passionate women who appreciate elegance with a contemporary edge.