Giorgio Armani Armani Sì Intense (new version)
4.4
Overall
Accords
fruity
chypre
floral
vanilla
woody
sweet
Notes Pyramid
Top
Blackcurrant NectarCassisMandarin OrangeBergamotFreesiaBlack CurrantBlack Tea
Heart
Isparta (Damascena) RoseDavanaMay RoseOsmanthusNeroliArtemisiaDamascena Rose EssenceDavana Essential Oil
Base
BenzoinPatchouliVanillaAmbroxanWoody notesBourbon VanillaBlack TeaPatchouli Oil
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Exquisite Sophistication
- ✅ Exceptional Performance (Longevity & Sillage)
- ✅ Confident & Empowering Scent Profile
- ✅ Unique depth and blending
- ✅ Versatile for cooler months
- ✅ Gorgeous combination of black currant, rose, and vanilla; starts fruity‑floral and stays warm throughout.
- ✅ It lasts 10‑12 hours on skin and a few days on clothing, with both genders complimenting it.
- ✅ The vanilla is deep and rich, not synthetic, and blends perfectly with the rose and blackcurrant.
- ✅ Tops most of its sisters in longevity, lasting over a day on fabrics.
- ✅ Bottle design is luxurious with a gold‑etched Sì emblem and refillable format.
- ✅ Warm, sophisticated vibe makes it ideal for formal evening wear in cooler weather.
- ❌ High intensity – requires light application
- ❌ Premium price point
- ❌ Can be perceived as linear by some
- ❌ Not a safe blind‑buy
- ❌ Boring pink rose, mature and dated; some find it too powdery.
- ❌ The vanilla can be overly sweet and cloying for those who dislike gourmand scents.
- ❌ A few users report the scent feels too powdery or baby‑powder like.
- ❌ The incense‑y rose note lingers too long and can become overwhelming.
- ❌ Bourbon vanilla is barely perceptible, reducing expected warmth.
- ❌ Requires light application to avoid overpowering the wearer.
