2019
Si Passione Red Maestro
Julie MasséThe nose · 41 fragrances · also made Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Yellow Dream (2021)Portrait →

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Giorgio Armani  ·  Sold as feminine

Si Passione Red Maestro

The quiet confidence of stepping into a high-end boutique — where ripe black currant and vanilla intertwine with the subtle glow of solar notes.

3.86133 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
muskyfruitysoft spicyvanillapowderywhite floral
Si Passione Red MaestroPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessYara Elixir · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate33% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak17%
Moderate46%
Long lasting23%
Eternal10%
SillageModerate50% say strong or enormous
Intimate15%
Moderate35%
Strong27%
Enormous22%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine3%
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Unisex0%
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Feminine97%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2019, Si Passione Red Maestro by Giorgio Armani is an Oriental Floral fragrance that marries the freshness of black currant and pink pepper with the warmth of jasmine and vanilla. Perfumer Julie Massé crafted a composition that balances crisp aldehydic notes with powdery and musky undertones, creating a scent that feels both modern and lasting. The heart of jasmine adds a soft floral touch, while solar notes bring an unexpected brightness to the overall composition.

How to wear it

Si Passione Red Maestro has a strong opening with its aldehydic top notes, so one or two sprays is sufficient. Allow it to settle for about an hour before heading out to fully appreciate the warmth of its base notes.

Fig. 01 — Si Passione Red Maestro, Giorgio Armani

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Julie Massé portrait
03 · The nose

Julie Massé

Tokyo roots, Grasse family, global career

Julie Massé is a perfumer born in Tokyo who moved to France at five, with a father's family rooted in Grasse and trained at the Roure perfumery school.

41fragrances
Frenchnationality

The Si line

32 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Giorgio Armani

More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy

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With Giorgio Armani Si Edition Limitee Eau de Parfum

Adds woody, aromatic and green; shares vanilla.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.86/ 5 · 133 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 15%.

Love28%
Like47%
OK11%
Dislike14%
Hate1%
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