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
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What's the difference between Shajarat Al Oud and Pi?+
Shajarat Al Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from ALREHAB PERFUMES (2014) 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, Shajarat Al Oud scores 4.50/5 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 Shajarat Al Oud 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, Shajarat Al Oud 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 Shajarat Al Oud vs Pi?+
Shajarat Al Oud scores highest for winter wear; Pi scores highest for winter wear. Shajarat Al Oud leans evening, Pi leans evening.
Top notes fade quickly, leaving heavier base notes that some find less appealing
Only available as EDT, not as stronger concentrations
