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.

Very nice "different" type of fragrance I've heard people call this "gourmand" but I kinda digress, yes this is a fragrance based mostly on an almond-vanilla accord but to me it's more of a clean, mineral kind of scent more than something properly gourmand, (ergo, this doesn't smell like some Amaretto-Vanilla fragrance like a proper gourmand would) the performance is pretty good even on the current formulation 8 hours minimum of longevity (first time I sprayed it I got about 12 hours of longevity) after 3 to 4 hours the initial projection goes down to skin-close but trust me, the fragrance will still be there, and if your body temperature raises you'll most definitely notice it projecting stronger again. In my experience, on clothes Pi lasts a minimum of 12 hours up to 24 depending the number of sprays. Also, the current formulation isn't as sweet and heavy (cloying) as it used to be, like I said I percieve it more like a balsamic clean scent with an almond-vanilla accord on the back better than overly sweet, so as long as you keep an eye on your sprays it's a safe all-season option both day and night as long as it's not a particularly hot day. (In case you're interested, my batch code is 4L02)

السلام عليكم ورحمه الله وبركاته عشاق العطور اينما كنتم.... عطري لهذا اليوم هو من دار الديزاينر الفرنسيه جيفنشي.... Givenchy عطر پي... بتركيز ماء التزيين PI....edt تم اصدار العطر سنه 1998 .... من طرف العبقري آلبرتو...مورياس.... كعاده عطور حقبه التسعينات... وكذا...بالرجوع الى موقع فراغرانتيكا.. فنجدها مليئه بالنوتات الا انه النوتات الرئيسيه والبارزه في العطر.... هي ... الفانيليا الجميله المغريه والخفيفه.... مع بعض النوتات الآروماتيكية ....كإكليل الجبل و الريحان....هذا التوافق الذي يعطي رائحة....جميلة....رجولية....مغرية و أنيييقة......صالحة حسب رايي لكل زمان و مكان..... العطر....كلاسيكي مع لمسة من الحداثة......يصلح للاماكن المغلقة.....كمكتب او ادارة..... هو عطر ربيعي....خريفي....ممكن شتوي....الأحسن ارتداؤه....في الاوقات الباردة او الباردة نسبيا..... ثبات العطر جيد......أما الفوحان فهو متفجر لاول ساعتين.....بعدها يصبح ...متوسط ..... الأمر المحير في العطر ان فيه...عبقا......سيملأ الغرفة التي كنت جالسا فيها......عندما تتعطر به....فستتم ملاحظتك لا محال..... من العطور التي تلقيت عليها....المديح....و كنت قد نسيت..... ماهيته..😍😍..... لاني لم اتلقاه....منذ مدة 🤣 عشاق الاكتشاف.....حاولوا تجربة العطر...خاصة و انه....جِد....آمن.....و جميل ايضا 😍 دمتم في رعاية الله و حفظه.....سلام ❤️👍

I think Pi is an undeniably perfect choice for me to give my first review as it's my signature fragrance. I've been using my beloved Pi for nearly 10 years now, and I should add that I had searched for it for more years than I've used it. The skin is the decision maker for this one. I can say that the smell varies on different skins, that's why I couldn't decide if it was Pi every time a person walks past as I was searching for it. The opening is not pleasant for everyone (including me). However, after a few minutes of marination on the skin and with the touch of oxygen, it becomes angelic. I cannot really describe what sort of trance this scent puts me in, but it's fair to say it's pure and blessing. I can feel the notes going through my nostrils to my lungs to make me feel peaceful. The projection is decent and the perfume itself is not very long lasting, but it stays on your clothes for DAYS if you wear it regularly. I get a lot of compliments but that's not a criteria for me, it's more important how it makes me feel than others. To conclude, it's very unique, nostalgic, but not worn off. Sophisticated, mystic and delicious.

This fragrance, is truly insane. If you are a man, and want to smell delicious, like an actual person magnet. Get this. Its not a joke. While perfume is unisex and that personally, as a man, all the smells i love are photorealistic gourmand (aka all i own smells like chocolate, vanilla and cookie batter), *this* is the end all be all of a perfect cologne, catered towards masculine people to smell intoxicatingly good without smelling like literal food. It smells so SO good. I cannot stress this enough. So many men's colognes smell pungent and aggressive, and stupidly synthethic. While this smells like someone confident, its got this warmth- thats really what makes it special. It has notes of vanilla, cedar, almond and tonka most notably. Anytime you wear this you will get compliments. Almost every woman in my life has complimented this and asked for what it was, im not exaggerating even a little. As for men, most typically do like it a lot as well. I swear this is one of the best things on the market catered towards men, but it is quite unisex at the end of the day- and would wear amazing on literally anyone.

If you've ever smelled a conditioner or soap with an almond and vanilla scent that would probably be the closest comparison i would be able to give to Givenchy Pi. It's pretty intimate in projection but lasts fairly long. Not super loud but a bit more sophisticated in a way. I feel a lot of people don't mention really just how versatile this fragrance can be. It's often listed as a winter fragrance, but I say you can wear it as long as it's cold in spring or maybe on a rainy and cold summer day. Of course be somewhat self-aware but don't be too scared. This is just a pleasant and pretty clean vanilla scent perfect for daily wear with a pretty different vibe from modern scents. There are not a ton of masculine scent notes so I feel most people can wear this, male or not. As Michael Jackson proved, it's not as much about whether or not it's a man or woman's scent and more about your style and personality. Would definitely recommend Pi and the bottle looks straight up like it was picked up out of the city of gold or something which makes it stand out.

When I first encountered this fragrance, my exact words were "this smells so heavenly, this is what I want on me at my funeral." Weird and crazy - I know. But, the smell was just so luxurious and rich I knew I had to have it. I will say this, smelling it on paper, I was unable to smell the opening. Now that I own the fragrance (big Pi symbol bottle), the terragon, basil, and rosemary opening smells so similar to a pine cone. Within minutes, the wearer and those within a 5 ft. radius will be enveloped in the rich, creamy sugary vanilla smell (reminiscent of a sugar cookie). After an hour or two, the spices fade into the background and an almond smell becomes present. At this time, the vanilla intensifies, so much you may think that a cherry note was thrown in the mix. I love this fragrance for its versatility, just be mindful of quantity when spraying this in warmer climates. I get 6-8 hours of this "vanilla butter pecan ice cream" and will recommend this inoffensive scent to any gender or age.

Givenchy Pi is a fragrance created by Alberto Morillas, which already gives it the seal of approval of one of the greatest perfumers in history. From the opening, it comes across as elegant, slightly powdery, ambery, and clearly vanilla-driven. As it dries down, the powdery facet slowly fades. Some soft sweetness remains, but it’s well balanced and never cloying. The result feels perfectly suited for cold weather: warm, smooth, and comforting without crossing into anything feminine. On the contrary, it feels intentionally masculine, refined, and mature. To me, this is a fragrance designed for men 40 and up, with a sense of confidence and sophistication rather than flashiness. It’s not trying to be trendy or loud; it’s calm, composed, and classy. Overall, it’s an excellent fragrance and one I would recommend without hesitation. That said, it’s probably not a blind buy—its character is distinctive, and it’s best appreciated by those who enjoy elegant, mature, vanilla-amber compositions.

I'm a guy who generally prefers mild, natural fragrances. I consider this to be an old favorite, though I use it pretty sparingly. I bought a 100ml bottle around 2003. I went quite a few years without wearing scents very often, but this has been my go-to whenever I wanted something on the warm side. I'll let others with more detailed noses call out all the exact notes, but it is a generally warm scent with subtle woody and spicy elements and a sweet, but not cloying, aspect running throughout. Over the years, the citrus opening notes seem to have faded a little but are still present. This may just be my memory thinking it was stronger though. At the time I bought it, this was one of the least artificial smelling masculine fragrances I tried. There are some slight artificial aspects, especially in the opening, but not enough to put me off enjoying this one. I don't remember exactly how much I paid back then, but it's definitely been great value and appears to cost even less now.

When I got to know it 20 years ago, it was an excellent chic and sexy fragrance with good performance and moderate silage. A not sweet and beautiful vanilla almond scent for men. As of now and after so many years it is still a masterpiece from Alberto Morrilias which affected a lot of other perfumes that came after it. However in reformulations the performance and strength is not as good as before. This caused other companies to abuse this piece. Superz Budapest Morocco which has been over-hyped with you-tubers in last months is a 100% colon copy of this great perfume which being a perfume extrait is a very long lasting fragrance with moderate silage. For those who enjoy Pi but want the old good one, Superz Morocco is exactly the same. How much I wish Givenchy could bring this great masterpiece back to life again and stop others to abuse it.

I think I am in love with this fragrance. Masterful creation. Smells high class and expensive. I can't believe it isn't like 200 dollars plus, it smells like it? It goes for a reasonable price. And how bout that bottle folks? Look at it, what a beauty. Leave it on your living room table and it can double as a centre piece or sculpture. Slightly old school today, but hey, old school is good nowadays. Sweet, sure, but not at all like the modern gourmand vanilla scents. This is Leagues above IMO. This is vanilla for men DONE REALLY RIGHT. On the money. The familiarity I smell in this which is the retro, I realized is Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin from the anis. But this is clearly easier to pull off. Legendary, need to get a bottle of this. Imagine it as a good night sleep, I had wonderful dreams with this fyi.

I had Pí Air before trying the OG(newer formula).. so this will be a comparison. Overall they smell ALMOST identical. Air: despite the name, ‘Air’ is denser. Calmer when applied very lightly. More Benzoin than tonka/vanilla, No almond. The florals create this stuffy Dryer Sheet effect (Snuggles Blue Sparkle). A bit more rugged & manly than the OG. OG: Equal parts Nilla, benzoin & tonka. Zero Orange. Almond shows up in the mid & dry down. Not floral. Tad herbal nicely mixed. Maybe just a pinch of cedar. Not that sweet really, except in hot/ mild weather. Medium density with good sillage. Dry oriental. Smells delicious start to finish. Masculine, if I smelled this on a female I’d still say she smells good, but would think she sprayed her boyfriends cologne on. 🤤 Cozy, comfy, lovable, very attractive.

Givenchy website lists the current 2025 formula as Woody Amber/Woody Fresh, and with the following notes: Top notes: Mandarin - Pine needle Heart notes: Infinium Base notes: Ironwood - Benzoin Crystals I find this scent very pleasant, it's totally unisex while leaning just a little bit to the male side. This makes it very agreeable and easy to wear, I believe everyone can enjoy the smell of a conforting vanilla custard almond pie. Besides, the price is fair on discounters and it's sort of a classic that is cool to have. I've Mixed with Raghba from Lattafa today (not over it, sprayed them both on different places raghba on the arms and Pi on the hands) and the "shock" popped up Pi's citrus/herbal notes - and I was able to appreciate the top/mid notes better.

Not only does this fit right in with the more contemporary offerings from many designer and niche houses, it actually beats them handily at their own game. Despite being created in the 90's, this is clearly a reference masculine, gentlemanly vanilla. Not overly sweet, not too gourmand...just right. It performs well enough to be noticed, but not so strongly that it becomes off-putting. Had a bottle many years ago, and as I revisit it now, I do so with much revised experience and expectations. This one has exceeded most, as it has held up well despite reformulation. Nostalgia aside, Pi easily fits into the fragrance landscape of today, and it does so while remaining appealing to young AND older wearers. For the price, this is an absolute steal.

Something special, something different, something sweet but still sexy, somthing not for everyone. Pi is a masterpeice, not for the guy who likes to smell like smoke and leather. This is a massive vanilla bomb of epic sexiness with a gorgeous statuesque bottle to boot! If overused it could become so cloying and suffocating so only a couple of sprays are needed to experience it's beauty. It's a massive sweet swirl of almond, vanilla, benzoin, tonka and sugaryness with just a touch of herbs and florals, yes...not masculine in the traditional sense but...metrosexual? It's right up my alley because I like things not of the norm. The power is incredible..check! It draws compliments...check! Just...gorgeous!

I'm lucky enough to have an old batch of this and let me tell you. It's phenomenal. One of my all time favorites. Alberto Moriallas killed it with this one. I haven't tried the *newer batches, but I'm on the precipice of running out of juice on my current bottle ( super sad ) so I'll have to get a new bottle soon. Pi is something that I've always gotten complimented on and always has been and will continue to be a staple in my collection. A sweet vanilla powdery bomb that projects with confidence. I would put this vanilla fragrance right up there with the best of them. And for the price, you cannot go wrong with this one. Givenchy Pi is so good, that for me, I'll wear this anytime of the year. 9/10.