Question 1

What's the difference between Purple Royale and Si?

Accepted Answer

Purple Royale is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mother of Pearl (2023) dominated by Floral accords. Si is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Giorgio Armani (2013) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Floral, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Purple Royale or Si?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Purple Royale scores 4.29/5 vs Si at 3.84/5. Si's standout strength: Beautiful blackcurrant note that stands out. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Purple Royale and Si smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Floral, Vanilla, Rose, Vanilla. Si: The community has mixed feelings about Si Intense, with significant division centered on reformulation issues.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Purple Royale or Si?

Accepted Answer

Si: Good performance on some skin types Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Purple Royale vs Si?

Accepted Answer

Purple Royale scores highest for spring wear; Si scores highest for fall wear. Purple Royale leans daytime, Si leans daytime.

Purple Royale vs Si

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Purple Royale (9)

Unique to Si (5)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Si

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Attribute	Purple Royale	Si
Brand	Mother of Pearl	Giorgio Armani
Year	2023	2013
Rating	4.29	3.84
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	7