WS-G-1998

Pi

1998Men

vanilla up front, then amber, settling into sweet.

Pi by Givenchy is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Pi was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Rosemary and Basil; middle notes are Anise, Neroli, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Almond, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Cedar.…

vanilla amber sweet almond

Nose: Alberto Morillas

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Rosemary, Basil
Heart· 2–4h
Anise, Neroli, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Almond, Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

53%

49%

47%

45%

28%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Winter40%Fall37%Spring15%Summer7%Night60%Day40%Wears unisex44%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Pi smell like?

vanilla up front, then amber, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: vanilla, amber, sweet.

What notes are in Pi?

Top: Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Rosemary, Basil. Heart: Anise, Neroli, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Vanilla, Almond, Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar.

How long does Pi last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Pi loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Pi best for?

Winter is the top pick (40%). Fall is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Pi?

Night wear leads at 60%. Day is a secondary pick at 40%.

Is Pi for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 44% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Pi?

Composed by Alberto Morillas. Released in 1998.