Pi Extreme

This one doesn't have a monster sugar note, but it does smell quite similar to the original after a few hours (I've only tried vintage Pi). However, I think it should be named something else; I'd call it Pi Ironwood, since they added that note. It's not stronger than what's in my Pi bottle, that's for sure. I was afraid the ironwood, whatever that is, would impart a metallic quality, but I don't get that, thankfully, though it does remind me of iron (not wood). I don't get the leather, but it has a kind of subdued powdery quality to it, which seems to prevent it from being cloying. And when I don't know if I can't handle Pi, this one is not an issue, as it's better balanced. Overall, the only issue I have with it is that there's no reason to call it Extreme, IMO.

A nice little twist to the regular pi. Add a little bit of smoke and leather and that’s exactly what it is!

Or is this just pre-reformulated Pi ?

Very similar to the original Pi. Sometimes we complain about a flanker being very different from the original fragrance and we would like to have just a stronger version of the original. Well, in terms of the scent Pi Extreme succeeds in this, for better or for worse. I personally would rather prefer it to be more of a fragrance on it's own, meaning have it's own personality. Few minor differences between the two perfumes are being that the new (Extreme) is a bit denser and more resinous, which I like. In terms of the performance, it sits closer to the skin (still noticeable), but the longevity is good, around 8-10 hours. I like both Pi and Pi Extreme. Actually I should say, I like Pi Extreme, because I like Pi, since they are very similar. If you don't have Pi Extreme in your local stores, I don't think you have to chase it down on the Internet, since you can buy Pi (the original) practically everywhere in the world and be the same happy person :) Pi Extreme - 8/10 - good, not stellar.

Sweet woody vanilla. One of the rare few sweet vanilla fragrances that are suitable for men. It is not really vanilla but benzoin you are smelling but it's identical to vanilla. Has Givenchy listed vanilla instead of benzoin nobody would've noticed! Really good. I don't love it but I really really like it. Elegant yet calm & cozy. However, this is a try before you buy as the smell is unique.

Wow, the top notes on this one have a kick! It soon settles down, however, in a mellow woody, gourmandy scent that smells a bit chemical and synthetic, but still, not bad at all. I like this stuff. I'm pretty sure I like it better than original Pi. Longevity isn't bad.

It very sweet with very little leather or spices coming through. Not the longest lasting scent, but you can get a couple hours of wear and a couple more on the skin. I definitely wear it but it isn't one my favorites.

I wanted to like this but I find it dull and boring. I get mostly woods, powder and quiet benzoin.

Elegant fragrance. If you put this in a Roja bottle it would sell for $400

Pi Extreme is an aromatic gourmand. The fragrance opens with a benzoin accord that is signature to the entire Givenchy Pi line, but here is much more toned down and well-blended. It's not overbearing in any way, like I find the original to be. The aroma is much deeper, and darker, and has this smokey-leathery undertone to it that just contours the fragrance perfectly. This is by far the best Pi in my opinion. It's almost nothing like any of the others. The formula is almost like some kind of divide by 0 reference. It defies all the stereotypical restrictions of fragrances. It's so simple, yet so comforting. It's linear—yet enjoyable to the very end. It's under $100 bucks—yet smells like it cost a fortune to have it composed. The notes are considerably heavy, very well layered together, and carry a lot of gravity to them. Upon spraying it on—it made me feel like melting chocolate. I'd wonder if the presentation was supposed to suggest; or possibly if it was intended to symbolize something relative to a deluxe leather couch; because this is exactly the kind of stuff that rich people have commissioned to spray on and just lounge around their house all day enjoying. I think this would make a great office fragrance. If you're going to sit at an office cubicle, and be around sensitive people all day, this is definitely the type of thing you want to be wearing. It's so mellow, and charming, and non-offensive. It captures your attention in a way that takes you away with it, rather than in a way that's distracting. Just perfect for that type of environment and its needs. Pi Extreme is really like a golden ticket—that I would suggest the old man fronted the bill for to treat everyone a grand show. There's just no mistaking the craftsmanship—and no way to be at more peace with your atmosphere than how you will feel after spraying a fragrance like this on.

Are these really all the notes??? Anyway I gave it a testing recently. Personally I thought it smelled pretty decent as it dries down more.... For what its worth asked a few girls and they didnt seem to like it though, but they smelled mostly just the first few hours... Anyway it does smell some what similar to the original, however there a definite leather kick to it, that adds a darkness and thickness to it.. As it dries down I get a plastic/rubber sweetness the same kinda vibe that say something like givenchy play intense gives me(which is why im surprised if these are the only notes), and then in the very dry down as the scent becomes a skin scent period I get a sorta dark almost chocolate sorta sweetness... Anyway im not super horny about leather myself, it is what it is, but as it dries down it gets better for me. Ill have to try it again maybe in some colder weather.

It smells better than the first pi. But outside of that. It isn't anything to run out and get...trust me. It's a nice spring time gourmand fragrance. You can wear at any time. Would I buy this again?...NO! Would I buy this for others, no...unless this is their signature...then sure. WILLING TO SWAP! I used seven sprays...both wrist, behind my ears, back & front of my neck and chest. SKU Number: Don't have the box. Batch Number: 6P01 (Production Date: 2016-02) Age: Any Scent: 5/10 (Eh, shoulder shrug) Value: 7/10 (Only cost $22.76 for a 100 ML) Sillage: 3/10 (Above the skin) Longevity: 4/10 (About four plus hours) Creativity: 5/10 (Granny's soap or powder) Projection: 5/10 (An half-hour tops) Versatility: 10/10 (Anytime & anywhere) Compliments: 1/10 (i smell like middle eastern car fresher)

I'm a fan of the original, although I don't wear it too often because I think it's a little too sweet to wear at times. I had high hopes for this because I thought that the added notes would balance out the richness of the vanilla/benzoin in the original. The general complaint abut flankers is that they're totally different from the original scent, however, I think that the opposite is true here. The DNA is so strong that you could get the same effect by spraying a lot of Pi onto a little of a leather/wood scent. If you really like the Pi DNA, then this is definitely a scent to look into, otherwise, it isn't really necessary to have both in my opinion.

Looks promising, especially that PI was one of the revolutionary perfumes when it came out. One of the similarities between Givenchy and Guerlain (no comparison between the 2 of course) is that both houses suck at creating the modern hype of scents, they remain good at making classic smelling scents, Givenchy's last editions were very bad, also Guerlain's latest "Ideal" wasn't a big hit, as they were trying to offer the consumer wanted scents. This scents seems like going back to basics. Really eager to try this.

I love this but if I spray one more spray than the limit I'm supposed to spray I get a headache. It's like there is a perfect amount that I can spray. Its just like OG PI. its initially stronger and more potent than the OG PI but when it settles it's got a good thick full bodied scent bubble. It's not mild for me. The OG softens a lot in the dry down but this one stays in the middle the whole time and softens just a little into that full bodied benzoin smell and then dies for me.

Tried this again today at Macy's. My third testing. And.....WOW !!!! I have to get a bottle of this ASAP. Compared it to the original Pi, and do see they are similar for sure....but the Extreme has something else coming out of the background that makes it more interesting to me. A solid 8.5/10. Smoky/vanilla..but not sweet at all to my nose. And yes, sillage could be a little better...IMHO. But, hey, still a big love !!

If your thinking this is stronger than the original, its not. The current formulations of Pi are terrible as it is, Pi Extreme takes it that extra mile. So what does it smell like ? When you iron your shirt with a steam press and that sort of metallic scent hits your nose, well thats it in a nutshell but in a more watery form and some added sweetness. 1/10 (1 for the nice bottle)

I'm still looking for a Givenchy fragrance for me. my aim is to have just one fragrance from each house. a signature for me from each designer But i still can't find one from this house. this to me was quite similar to Bvlgari Blv, but with a horrible sweet note added. lots of powder but also a sharp chemical sweetness that just screams urinal cake. The search continues...

Smells awesome in my opinion, if your in to sweets or gourmand, you will probably by this edition, a mature casual version of that genre. A more straight transparent balsamic woodsy vanilla scent than the original. Most people would say Guerlain L Ideal is the king, but you should definitely try this out.

Another extreme that isn't extreme, what a shame Not that there's anything wrong with it, beautiful fragrance but I was expecting to be blown away. If you don't go in expecting extreme (as the original was extreme enough) then you won't be disappointed