Sephora shoppers rave over 'sophisticated' Armani perfume that's now 21% off
Sephora has slashed the price of a 'stop you in your tracks perfume' with thousands of fans. Sí by Giorgio Armani would typically cost £69 for a 30ml bottle but has had 21% knocked off, bringing it down to £54.45.
It opens up with cassis, which may be better recognised as the leaves of blackcurrants, before deepening to a floral heart of May rose and freesia. It's got a classic base of vanilla, patchouli, ambroxan and woody notes.
It was created by the in-house perfumer of Hermès, Christine Nagel who is also credited with 46 perfumes for Jo Malone, including Wood Sage & Sea Salt, £55. Another much-loved scent on salr is Guerlain's Samsara Eau de Toilette Spray - now reduced to £82 (was £110) on The Perfume Shop.
Sí has brought in an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 from across 2,419 reviews. One shopper said: "This smells like feminine luxury. It's such a complex fragrance. Beautifully crafted. I know fragrance is deeply personal, but this one makes me feel like I could take over the world. It balances power and femininity so well."
A second penned: "This is a stop you in your tracks perfume! It's a fragrance that's alluring and sophisticated, pretty yet mysterious. I've been asked by strangers what perfume I'm wearing, and even asked where they could buy it…for their girlfriend! So yes… Si is for me, always."
A third wrote: "This is my signature scent! It's always my go to for a subtle yet intriguing smell. I like scents that invite people in a gentle way and this is one I'll always keep on hand."
A fourth added: "Classy. This scent is very sophisticated. I love wearing this in the winter in my little black dress dripping in diamonds. It is sweet & spicy at the same. I absolutely adore it. To those who say it's too mature, my 13 year old loves it."
There have been mixed takes on the longevity with one shopper saying: "Sample arrived quickly and was well packaged. Unfortunately my partner didn't like the smell of it. He said it was too strong."
Some swing the other way, writing: "I really like this fragrance, classy and spicy without being overpowering. But, it lasts no longer than an hour on me! I guess it's my chemistry - and I'm sad because I would have invested in this."
Application of perfume can have a huge impact on the longevity of a scent. We would always recommend applying perfume directly to clean and freshly moisturised skin with at least one spritz per pulse point. It's also important to store perfume in a cool and dark place such as a cupboard or drawer.
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