CassisOpens with
May RoseHeart
AmbroxanDries down to
Christine NagelThe nose · 168 fragrances · also made Terre d'Hermès Eau Givree Hermès (2022)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Giorgio Armani · Sold as feminine
Si Huile de Parfum
The subtle interplay between crisp, fresh cassis and the warm embrace of vanilla and patchouli in a dimly lit room after sunset.
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Si Huile de ParfumPremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessJust Rock! for Him · Zadig & VoltaireMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares woody notes, vanilla and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Christine Nagel, Si Huile de Parfum by Giorgio Armani is a chypre fruity fragrance that captures the essence of modern elegance. The composition opens with the bright burst of cassis, leading into a heart of May rose and freesia. This floral bouquet then settles into a warm base of ambroxan, woody notes, vanilla, and patchouli. Si Huile de Parfum is designed to evoke a sense of refined confidence and lasting beauty.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a lasting impression. The top notes of cassis are vibrant but fleeting, so ensure you layer it with the base notes that develop over time. Ideal for evening wear when the warm amber and vanilla notes can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Si Huile de Parfum, Giorgio Armani
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Christine Nagel
The poet of HermèsChristine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions.
“I accentuate lines, force the materials. My fragrances are never linear.”
Christine Nagel · Contributor Magazine ('The Physicality of Perfume', by Philippe Pourhashemi), c. 2021
The Si line
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Designer Giorgio Armani
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Warmly received so far: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 10%.