Givenchy Pi wird für sein wunderschönes, vielseitiges Duftnoten-Profil geliebt, wird aber durchgehend für schwache Haltbarkeit und vermutete Reformulierungen über die Jahrzehnte hinweg kritisiert. Der Konsens der Community ist, dass es sich lohnt, es für den attraktiven Duft selbst zu kaufen, aber Käufer sollten akzeptieren, dass mehrere Sprühstöße und häufiges Nachsprühen erforderlich sind, anstatt starke Projektion oder Langlebigkeit zu erwarten.
Positiv
Beautiful, amazing scent with citrus and floral notes
Versatile and wearable for various occasions
Affordable price point on grey market retailers
Intimate and sexy fragrance suitable for close encounters
Negativ
Poor longevity and weak projection, lasting 3-5 hours maximum
Likely reformulated since early 2000s with reduced strength
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What's the difference between Oud Rag & Bone perfume and Pi?+
Oud Rag & Bone perfume is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rag Bone (2016) dominated by Oud accords. Pi is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Givenchy (1998) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.
By community rating, Oud Rag & Bone perfume scores 3.85/5 vs Pi at 4.16/5. Pi's standout strength: Beautiful, amazing scent with citrus and floral notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Oud Rag & Bone perfume and Pi smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Pi: Givenchy Pi wird für sein wunderschönes, vielseitiges Duftnoten-Profil geliebt, wird aber durchgehend für schwache Haltbarkeit und vermutete Reformulierungen über die Jahrzehnte hinweg kritisiert.
Which lasts longer, Oud Rag & Bone perfume or Pi?+
Pi: Poor longevity and weak projection, lasting 3-5 hours maximum Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Oud Rag & Bone perfume vs Pi?+
Oud Rag & Bone perfume scores highest for winter wear; Pi scores highest for winter wear. Oud Rag & Bone perfume leans daytime, Pi leans evening.
Top notes fade quickly, leaving heavier base notes that some find less appealing
Only available as EDT, not as stronger concentrations
