Si Intense

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Si Intense

Giorgio Armani · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2014

≈ $94 · 1.7oz · approx. retail

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A denser, richer rendition of the original Si, building on its modern chypre signature of blackcurrant nectar, rose and patchouli. The Intense concentration deepens the woody-vanilla base for a more enveloping wear.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

Julie Masse

French · 8 in collection

Julie Massé is a French perfumer at Mane, ISIPCA-trained and mentored by Pierre Bourdon in the classic Jean Carles method. Working alongside Christine Nagel, she has built bright, Mediterranean-inflected compositions for houses including Giorgio Armani and Calvin Klein.

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