Eau de Parfum2017
Si Passione

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Giorgio Armani  ·  Sold as feminine

Si Passione

The moment you step out of the shower with a lingering scent of fresh fruit and flowers, feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.

3.827,503 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fruitysweetwoodyvanillarosesoft spicy
Si PassionePremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessCheirosa '76 · Sol de JaneiroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate22% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak18%
Moderate53%
Long lasting18%
Eternal4%
SillageModerate23% say strong or enormous
Intimate21%
Moderate56%
Strong16%
Enormous7%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Summer
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex3%
♀
Feminine96%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2017 by Giorgio Armani and crafted by perfumers Christine Nagel and Julie Massé, Si Passione is a Floral Fruity fragrance that has sparked conversation for its unexpected character. Despite its provocative name and sultry bottle design, the scent itself leans more towards a bright and clean fruity floral. The composition opens with fresh notes of pear, black currant, pink pepper, and grapefruit before transitioning to a heart of rose, jasmine, and heliotrope. It settles into a base of vanilla, cedar, patchouli, and amberwood, creating an overall impression that is more invigorating than sultry.

How to wear it

One or two sprays are sufficient — the bright top notes will linger for about an hour before giving way to the warm vanilla and woody base. Ideal for daytime wear when you want to feel invigorated rather than heavy.

Fig. 01 — Si Passione, Giorgio Armani

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03 · The nose

Christine Nagel

The poet of Hermès

Christine 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
168fragrances
1959born
Swissnationality

Co-created with Julie Massé

The Si line

32 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Giorgio Armani

More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy

Similar accords, often for less

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Si PassionePlay in the City for Him
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With Givenchy Play in the City for Him

Adds amber, iris and aromatic; shares five accords.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.82/ 5 · 7,503 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 15%.

Love29%
Like41%
OK15%
Dislike13%
Hate2%
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