After a nasty allergic reaction to a cheap 'celebrity' scent I decided to bite the bullet and treat myself to a proper, grown-up perfume. Plus I had a £5 fragrance voucher for Boots!
I've always been a sucker for sweet yet musky scents. I was literally obsessed with the Spice Girls Impulse body spray when it came out (showing my age now) and also wore the Original Ghost perfume all through my early twenties.
I'm not saying the incredibly sophisticated Si falls into the same category as either of those (God, Giorgio would have a fit, I'm sure, at the mere thought of the three appearing in the same sentence). But, for some reason, they all conjure up the same feeling for me - hot, sultry summer evening strolls, lounging by the pool sipping cocktails and swanning around elegant garden parties. Not that I do any of those things, really, but whilst wearing Si this idealistic world suddenly seems within reach.
Apparently Si belongs to the Chypre family of perfumes, meaning its fresh citrus tones contrast with the woody, mossy base notes. I don't know much about the ins and outs of perfume, but I guess this is what makes it sweet without being sickly.
As with all high end perfumes, Si lingers on the skin for hours, releasing bursts of fragrance throughout the day. It really does smell quite delicious on skin that has been warmed by the summer sun.
I would say this is a daytime fragrance, with its hints of rose and vanilla, but it is elegant enough to carry you through to the evening, if the mood takes you.
For those of you who are interested, here's the official breakdown:
Top notes: Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin Oil, Liquer de Cassis
Heart notes: Rose de Mai Absolute, Neroli Absolute, Egyptian Jasmine Absolute
Base notes: Patchouli Oil, Blond Woods, Amber, Orcanox, Vanille Absolute
Si by Giorgio Armani is currently on offer at Boots for £79.50 for 100ml (save £9).
Until next time.
Josie x
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