Best Si by Giorgio Armani Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Si by Giorgio Armani is a chypre fruity fragrance characterised by a rich blend of blackcurrant and rose softened by vanilla and freesia. The base notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and ambroxan provide a warm, sensual depth. Those drawn to Si often appreciate the balance between fresh fruity accords and a creamy, woody finish, alongside a subtle floral heart. Paying attention to the interplay of blackcurrant, rose, and the earthy warmth is key when exploring scents in this vein.
Delulu by Oddity £141.67
- Key notes:
- ambroxan
- blackcurrant
- cedrat
- mandarin
- osmanthus
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
- spicy
- woody
Delulu is a soft-focus dream sequence in oversaturated colours, swirling across a soundtrack of shoegaze and nineties/noughties indie.This particular sequence follows childhood into adolescence: a favourite toy, a pack of crayons, a melted sweet in your jeans pocket, a bite of berry pie, a long sunny day doing nothing. There’s fizzy cedrat and the salty-fresh friction of tart rhubarb against rooty vetiver. Like all dreams, things get weird: a niff of rosy plastic and smoky incense. Yesterday is a place you can never visit again, but it’s still an escape from tomorrow. That’s Delulu.
Delulu bottle caps are hand made from memories, specifically a nostalgic jumble of plastic beach toys captured in epoxy resin.
Master perfumer
David Chieze
Almaz by Kajal £145.83
- Key notes:
- blackcurrant
- heliotrope
- orris (iris root)
- powdery nuance
- raspberry
- rose
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- green
Almaz, the Arabic word for diamonds, are renowned not only for their beauty, but also for their timelessness as they withstand millions of years of immense pressure in their formation. This EdP references the indestructible nature of diamonds with a powerful blackcurrant-led bouquet. Juiciness is enhanced with raspberry, while powdery heliotrope and musk add padding to the cushiony feel. The ambered base, redolent with vanilla and brown sugar, offsets blackcurrant’s tartness.
The jewelled bottle incorporates a poem composed by Elen Jeres Ayoub, portrayed in Eastern Kufic calligraphy. The words have been meticulously placed so that the vertical lines create eight zones on the bottle, representing the lunar phases in each lunar calendar month to represent the passage of time.
The seasons and their times
And pressures and their effects,
Bear Diamonds as their fruit.
-Elen Jeres Ayoub
Ensang Noir by L'Entropiste £216.67
- Key notes:
- birch
- blackcurrant
- chypre
- magnolia
- patchouli
- peony
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
- woody
A passionate declaration of love written in ink and blood. The scent opens on a dark, almost smoky red rose, pierced with crimson sparks. Metallic aldehydes emerge, adding tension and intensity. Dense magnolia adds a sweaty sweetness. The opoponax warms and deepens the whole, leaving a profound, mysterious signature.
- Key notes:
- apple
- blackcurrant
- freesia
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- fruity
A juicy fruity fragrance with a magnolia heart and lots of bergamot sparkle.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 201 if you like easy going exotic florals and a hint of fruity theme.
Perfumer: Phillipe Romano
Vents & Marées by Molinard £54.17
- Key notes:
- blackcurrant
- freesia
- grapefruit
- sea salt
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- marine
Vents & Marrées whafts a gentle veil of fresh sweetness; ethereal and sunny. In this perfume Molinard conjures a romantic rendezvous on the beach. A couple lulled by the gentle melody of the waves; with rose and marine accord. A delicate harmony of sea spray with the elegance of white flowers and a sweet moment remembered by the gourmand presence of vanilla.
Berry Craving 23.06 by Neydo £66.67
- Key notes:
- blackcurrant
- lychee
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
A dream of childhood summer days. You’re in a garden, familiar and unfamiliar, looking into the kitchen of a house where your mother makes jam with fresh-picked berries. There’s a rose bush with a magical cat underneath, its dense fur filled with your favourite toys. A sublime aroma of tart blackcurrant and rhubarb, sweet lychee and magnolia, along with woody amber ferries you off to a dreamlike world, brimming with enchantment at every corner. You don’t want to wake up.
Perfumer: Julia Rodriguez Pastor
Damask by Ormonde Jayne £145.83
- Key notes:
- amber
- blackcurrant
- mineral accord
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- marine
A perfume celebrating the legendary Damask rose, and its travel across ancient empires along the Silk Route. The formula is a complex tale of the rose's journey through souks filled with fantastic fruit and precious spices, mixing with sea breezes to encompass the Mediterranean.
Lovers in Pink by Cherigan £133.33
- Key notes:
- blackcurrant
- peony
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Russian-French painter Marc Chagall inspired Lovers in Pink with his ecstatic portraits of his wife and muse Bella. Like a champagne bubble, this extrait sparkles with a blackcurrant/lemon/ginger effect. A bouquet of roses, peonies and jasmine glows against a woody background. The result is a declaration of love in all its forms.
Purple Eclipse by MINT £141.67
- Key notes:
- blackcurrant
- heliotrope
- musk
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
Perfumer: Chris Maurice
Sensual, refined and compelling this fruity rose opens with crisp, succulent green apple blended with spicy pink pepper and lush blackcurrant. A honeyed bouquet of jasmine and tuberose enriches the delectable pink rose for a sophisticated effect. The tenacious golden base of amber, musk and vanilla indulges the floral fruits for a bold and amplified diffusion.
Mad by And Fragrance £104.17
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- blackcurrant
- buchu herb
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- green
- woody
Madagasgar’s threatened forests are home to some of the most intoxicating plants in the world. Including vanilla. Which smells loads better than a lemur.
But we’re not talking about ice cream or a shot of vanilla goo in a skinny latte. No, this is naked vanilla packed with luxurious orchid warmth. Blended with the best Madagascar has to offer including ylang oil, vetiver,violet, musk, jasmine and cloves.
Think of this it as an ecosystem in a bottle; a hug from mother earth. You get the picture.
About Si by Giorgio Armani
- How does Si by Giorgio Armani differ from these similar fragrances?
- Si is characterised by a balanced blend of fruity, floral, and woody notes with a creamy vanilla finish. The fragrances listed share some of these elements but differ in aspects such as smokiness, freshness, powderiness, or added accords like marine or musk, offering varied interpretations of the original theme.
- What note combinations define Si’s chypre fruity character?
- Si’s chypre fruity character is defined by blackcurrant and rose at its core, supported by freesia and vanilla for floral and creamy facets, with patchouli, sandalwood, and ambroxan contributing woody and musky depth.
- Can I find a fresher or smokier alternative to Si in this list?
- Yes, Delulu by Oddity and Vents & Marées by Molinard offer fresher, more citrus or marine interpretations, while Ensang Noir by L'Entropiste and 14 Juillet by Bastille present smokier, more intense versions with added woody and spicy elements.









