Pi

Finally deciding to leave a review for Givenchy Pi. Growing up I was never that into fragrance. I didn't really understand why people were into things like cologne, perfume, buying shoes, things like that. As I got older and my style evolved and my love for fashion and art got stronger, I eventually realized that smelling nice was an art form itself. However, I never managed to find a fragrance that really spoke to me. Lots of traditional mens fragrances smelled overly alcoholic or sterile to my nose. That is until I discovered Givenchy Pi. I've owned at least five different bottles of this and have worn it for at least the last 10 to 15 years of my life. It is truly one of my all time favorite fragrances and I do not think there will ever be a point in my life where I don't own this. The opening on Pi is very floral and herbaceous. You get the Tarragon and Rosemary right off the top but it's blended with a nice hint of Mandarin and Neroli to help cut some of the harshness. As it settles, you start to get a beautiful Anise note that plays along with the Almond and Tonka Bean in the base. All of this is backed by a wonderful, powdery Vanilla that helps warm up the scent profile. Is Pi a unique fragrance? Not really. I'm certain you can find plenty of other fragrances with this DNA that do it better or have a more diverse scent profile. Pi keeps it rather simple, but for an EDT it doesn't really have to be anything more than simple. It knows what it wants to be and doesn't try to be something it's not. As far as performance goes, it's probably the only real drawback of Givenchy Pi. This fragrance does last a while on the skin, as I've worn this and still smelled it on my skin a solid six to eight hours after applying it. At that point most of the notes have worn away and you're left with mostly the Vanilla and a slight hint of the Tonka Bean and Mandarin. Pi will project slightly off of you, to the point where someone would need to basically be standing next to you to smell it. This can be nice, however it does fall off hard after the two to three hour mark. The longevity of this fragrance is pretty good but the sillage does not hold up long and really becomes more of a skin scent after a few hours of wear. For an EDT however, you kind of expect this to be the case. All of that being said, my main reason for loving this scent so much is all of the memories I have associated with it. It's the first fragrance I ever owned. I've worn this to weddings, I've worn this on dates, I've worn this to concerts and events. I associate this fragrance with going out, living my life, being in the world. It was always my go to scent and any time I smell this fragrance it reminds me of some of the most memorable moments of my life. To most people, they will not have the same experience with Pi that I do. However, that's what makes perfumery so special. We all have individual journeys we travel and the fragrances we choose to wear in those moments can invoke those memories for the rest of our lives. Realistically, if you do not own this or have never worn this, you probably don't need it. There's so many scents that have done this DNA much better and will probably have better performance. That said, it's truly a pleasant smell that you can find on places like Jomashop and Fragrancenet for dirt cheap. I will never not love Pi and will always encourage those who are even remotely intrigued by this scent to try it out. (P.S.: They make a Givenchy Pi Extreme. If you are looking at that scent thinking it is Givenchy Pi but with better performance, as I once thought it might be, don't buy it. Smells nothing like the original Pi.)

As far as I'm concerned, this fragrance has never really recieved its flowers. When you look at its scent profile, and put your nose to it, you would never think that it came out in 1998, it truly was a groundbreaker that provided a blueprint for a lot of todays current sweet gourmand type frags. Much like other mid-late 90's contemporaries that began pushing boundaries when it came to "masculine" notes and scent profiles, Pi can still hold its own today in the modern frag market. If this was as "dated" smelling as some broccoli haired guys on tiktok claim it to be, then it wouldn't be in production and sold at full retail in Macy's, Belks, Etc still. I cannot speak for current bottles being sold, but my 8 year old bottle is still a fantastic value when it comes to the overall composition, performance, and price! When I wear Pi, I typically wear it for both work and casual evenings out. I think every woman I have worn it around has always complimented it, and liked it when I sprayed it on for the night out. As for the performance, I easily get no less than 10 hours worth of solid performance, and a good 2 arms length of projection for the first 2-3 hours. The rest of the time, it maintains a good one arm length of projection. It's not quite a room filler, but it leaves a pretty dense trail, so most ppl will smell you at some point if you're in a room or medium sized space together. I bought my 100ml bottle over 8 years ago for around $50. Which even by today's current standard is a pretty good price. If you shop around at online discounters, this can easily be had for $40, or even less if you find a tester bottle for sale. If you're new to fragrances, I would say this is a must-have. Pi is a great entry into sweet gourmand scents, while being very versatile for evening or daytime use during the fall or winter.

I'm a great fan of Givenchy and currently possess the entire range of "Givenchy Gentlemen" fragrances, at expense!! But as a collector and consumer of fragrances, all twelve bottles were well worth acquiring, including "Givenchy Society." Anyway, I had to have Givenchy Pi (bottle No 13 in my Givenchy collection) even though this perfume is not in the same range as Gentlemen or Society, the bouquet being totally and truly out of sync with this range of fragrances. Givenchy Pi sits very sweet and deliciously alluring on me, its aroma is very 1980's, rendering that old "Hai Karate" aftershave appeal. Taking into account that Givenchy Pi is a designer fragrance, not an aftershave, it is very versatile. Givenchy Pi renders a uniquely pleasant and well-crafted oriental vibe, trying to chase down Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme and Pierre Cardin Monsieur, but Pi sits in its own class of perfection. Pi persistently renders a gifted, mysterious and moody musk nuance, yet fresh exhilaration that wafts through the air with a long, drawn-out ambience of oriental spice. I have some on the back of my hand, and I'm perpetually sniffing it, to say it's growing on me is an understatement! Givenchy Pi is a must-have, must-try fragrance. If you haven't got a full fancy pyramid bottle of Pi in your wardrobe, then why not? Just to note here: The bottle is a collector's item in its own right! It's a work of glass art, being really groovy and will be a difficult and stressful endeavour to throw out once empty!! Overall, Givenchy Pi renders an alluring, warm and comforting bouquet that your dreams just can't manage to capture as it's waaay too elusive, so you just wear more to keep the experience alive...and why not? Get Some Today!

The first time I used this fragrance was when I could barely reach into my father's cupboard in the early 2000s. I remember very well back then, the juice was quite dark. And not just that, the scent was much deeper and complex too. Reformulations have completely butchered the scent profile but it's still an absolutely unique fragrance in it's current form as well (my bottle is a 2023 made tester). Another Morillas banger from the 90s that seems to open with what seems like a summer fragrance, quickly evolves into a warm cozy, almost gourmand scent profile. The opening is fresh, spicy, aromatic and slightly green. Then this freshness blends with the warm, creamy vanilla and nutty almond and tonka combination that smells absolutely addictive. The backbone of slightly smokiness throughout the life of this fragrance adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. The performance has been butchered too although I can get upto 7-8 hrs on both skin and fabric in ideal weather conditions which is sufficient. I spray more on fabric so it can stick. And easy night time fragrance for dates or special events in all seasons except summer. I only bought this out of nostalgia and if you wish to try a slightly better performing fragrance that hasn't been reformulated a lot, you'd want to try the Pi Extreme.

I’m a woman who loves unisex fragrances, and I stumbled upon this bottle (with a pi) at a market quite by chance. I vaguely remembered reading wonderful things about it — and that many women enjoyed wearing it — so without thinking too much, I bought it. When I got home and sprayed it for the first time, I was a little unsettled. It felt very masculine, and to my surprise, it smelled exactly like another fragrance I already own — Minotaure by Paloma Picasso. For the first hour, they’re nearly identical; the opening and heart notes are almost the same. And since Minotaure isn’t a scent I enjoy wearing, I felt disappointed. But after a few days and a second test, I discovered that Pi is richer and warmer than Minotaure. The dry down is where its beauty lies — soft, enveloping, with that touch of vanilla and a delicate almond note that makes it feel both comforting and elegant. The more I wear it, the more I fall in love with it. It’s true that on my skin, it still leans slightly more masculine than feminine, but its softness and calm energy make it a joy to wear. This is the kind of scent you can trust when traveling — on a train, on a plane — anywhere you want to feel composed and quietly radiant among strangers. Pi is a beautiful perfume.